Acne makes one unattractive. The condition has also been shown to promote low self confidence. The good side is that the problem can be cured. One of the most effective ways of curing the condition is by using home remedies.The home remedies are not only effective, but they are also cost effective. To guide you through, here are some of the most effective remedies that you can use:NettleIt has for years been used to cure the condition. Although, the plant is very effective in its working, it has stinging properties thus it can harm you if you handle it with bare hands. To protect yourself from harm, you should always put on gloves when handling it.Once you have your gloves on you should take nettle leaves and put them into a teapot then steam them for five minutes. You should then add lemon and drink as tea.If you are unable to find nettle leaves, you can buy dried nettle in your local store. There are also nettle pills that you can get from your local store.Nettle eliminates acne as a result of its anti inflammatory properties.You should avoid this remedy if you are a nursing mother. This is because nettle is a diuretic thus it can result to you losing a lot of water which is very dangerous.
Baking sodaBaking soda contains sodium bicarbonate which helps one to get rid of acne. The product exfoliates the skin thus helping you to get rid of the uppermost skin layers which are usually affected by acne.To use the product you only need to buy soda from your local store and mix it with small amount of water to make a paste. You should then mask the affected areas and leave it on for 15 minutes. You should then remove it with cold water.While the product is very effective in its working, you need to be very careful when using it. For example, you should avoid ingesting it if you are using it externally. You should also test it on your skin and ensure that you are comfortable using it. This is because it has been shown to react with some skins.Egg YolkThis is another excellent way of getting rid of acne. Here you only need to prepare the mask by beating an egg yolk and applying it on the affected area. You can use a clean child's paint brush or a cosmetic brush to apply. You should leave the mask on for 10 minutes then rinse with clean and lukewarm water.For ideal results you should apply the mask everyday for one week. You should keep off the mask if you are allergic to eggs.By Philip V Naparan