Acne or pimples may be caused by hormonal changes at puberty, wrong food habits and improper skin care. Women get concerned if they have acne or pimples on their face.

Home-made beauty recipes like face-packs, facial masks, scrubs, hair care, dandruff care and bodywraps based on herbs and natural ingredients help improve the skin disorders and detoxify. They help in providing natural oil and moisture to the skin.

Prevention of Acne (Pimples)

Use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face wash such as those containing tea tree oil or a clay mask containing echinacea. Don't use oily cosmetics. Zinc, Vitamin A, B & E, echinacea,thyme, and tea tree oil can cure acne.

Do not use any facial cream or other products containing socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate & sodium chloride. They can cause acne.

• Constipation is the main reason of acne. Treat it immediately, if you have.

• Drink lots of water to prevent major skin problems.

• Avoid eating chocolate, fried food, and refined sugar.

• Keep your skin always clean by washing with very mild soaps and lukewarm water.

• Do not try to prick and peel the acne as this can leave permanent marks on the face.

• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Take B-complex and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin's resistance to acne.

• Apply cucumber paste on your face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.