Basil or ‘tulsi’ is a medicinal herb, which is known for its wonderful acne-healing properties. It can drive away the bacteria named Propionibacterium acnes successfully and keep pimples and all other sorts of breakouts at bay. If you have long been suffering from acne and other related skin issues, basil can turn out to be that supreme remedy for you. Here are the ways basil can be used to treat acne and pimples:
1. Fresh Basil Juice
Collect some fresh organic basil leaves and clean them properly. Crush them well to take out the juice. Apply it all over your face or only the troubled parts with the help of a cotton ball and massage gently with fingertips. Wait for 15 minutes so that the juice is absorbed by the skin. Then, wash off with cold water.
2. Regular Basil Tea Toner
Prepare a basil tea toner by boiling 5 to 10 basil leaves in a cup of water for 7 to 10 minutes. You can also replace the fresh leaves with 2 tablespoons of dried leaves or basil powder. Strain the liquid and discard the basil particles. Let the toner cool completely and then, apply onto your facial skin with a cotton ball. However, if you use fresh basil leaves, make sure that you crush them a little in order to extract its natural oil completely.
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3. Basil Essential Oil Toner
Basil essential oil is also very much effective in treating acne and pimples. You can buy a bottle of this oil and add 8 to 10 drops to 3 tablespoons of water. This mixture can be regularly used as a facial toner to prevent ugly breakouts efficiently.
4. Herbal Basil Toner
Here is another excellent basil toner recipe that comes with all the goodness of herbs. Prepare a green tea infusion by boiling and dissolving thyme and basil leaves in it. Take 6 tablespoons of this infusion in a bowl and pour some boiling water into it. Add 5 to 7 drops of tea tree oil to the infusion and keep the bowl aside for 20 minutes. Now, strain the mixture carefully and pour 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to it. Use it as a facial toner to keep acne and pimples at bay.
5. Basil Facial Steaming
Give yourself a facial steaming by adding a few fresh basil leaves to a pot of boiling water. All you need to do is to lean over the pot and steam your face thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes. It will help you get a clean, supple and refreshed face by opening up the clogged skin pores and offering a deep cleansing. When done with the facial steaming, splash fresh cold water to your skin.
6. Basil and Gram Flour Face Mask
Take some dried basil and mint leaves in a bowl. Grind them together to make a fine powder. Add a little gram flour and 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to it. Combine well so that you can come up with a smooth thick paste. Apply this mask to your whole face and wait for 15 minutes. Then, rinse with cold water to reveal an acne and blemish-free beautiful skin.
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7. Basil and Neem Face Mask
Take basil leaves and neem leaves 5 to 7 each in a food processor. Add a little water to them and form a smooth paste of medium consistency. Spread it all over your face and wash off after 15 minutes with fresh cold water. Both basil and neem will induce antimicrobial effects in your skin and put a stop to those pesky breakouts.
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