20 best home remedies for all your skin problems

Are you bothered with rash, acne, pimples or skin breakouts? It is common to develop skin problems at any point of your life due to changes in your lifestyle and hormones.

Your kitchen closet is full of home remedies that can treat all your skin problems. Skin Rejuvenation Surgeon and Hair Restoration Specialist, Dr. Sandeep Suttar shares 20 best home remedies for all your skin problems.

Skin problem # 1: Acne

Home remedies for skin problem # 1: Baking soda treatment
This treatment will help to speed up the healing, clearing and reducing acne, and its scars.

Ingredients

Baking soda
Water

Method

1. Mix some baking soda with some water in a bowl to a thick paste.
2. Apply this paste all over your face as a facial mask for 20 minutes.
3. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Home remedies for skin problem # 2: Oatmeal magic
Cleansing properties of oatmeal will help to reduce acne scars

Ingredients

Oatmeal
Water

Method

1. Blend some oatmeal with water, to make a thick paste.
2. Apply the paste to your face as a facial mask.
3. Let it dry for 15 minutes. Later, wash it off with lukewarm water and towel dry your face.

Home remedies for skin problem # 3: Treat acne with tomato pulp
The pulp of tomato is a very good toner to your skin; it also helps to unclog the pores and prevents acne formation.

Ingredients

Cucumber juice
Pulp of tomatoes

Method

1. Make a good mixture of cucumber juice and tomato pulp and apply it for 15 minutes.
2. Then wash it off.

Skin problem # 2: Scars

Home remedies for skin problem # 4: Say good-bye to scars with sandalwood powder
The cleansing properties of sandalwood and rose milk will help to remove the scars and blemishes from your face.

Ingredients

Sandalwood powder
Milk/rose water

Method

1. Mix sandalwood powder with milk or rose water and make a fine paste out of that.
2. Apply this paste on your face.
3. Wash your face after an hour using cold water.

Home remedies for skin problem # 5: Almond cure

Ingredients

Almonds
Rose water

Method

1. Soak two to three almonds in water and leave it overnight.
2. In the morning peel the skin and mash it.
3. Mix little rose water and apply to face.

Home remedies for skin problem # 6: Honey blend

Ingredients

Honey
Dry oats
Aloe vera gel

Method

1. Blend some honey, dry oats and aloe vera gel, to fine paste.
2. Apply this paste, on your face for 30 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Skin problem # 3: White heads

Home remedies for skin problem # 7: Honey and egg power

Ingredients

1. Egg white
2. Honey

Method

1. Take some egg white, pour it into a bowl, and add some honey to it.
2. Apply this mixture to the affected area.
3. Leave this paste for at least 30 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.

Home remedies for skin problem # 8: Garlic remedy

Ingredients

Garlic

Method

1. Wash your face with a good cleanser and rub garlic or garlic juice to the affected areas at least three times a day.
2. Let it stay for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Home remedies for skin problem # 9: Lemon magic

Ingredients

Lemon juice

Method

1. Extract some lemon juice and apply it to the affect area with the help of a cotton swab.
2. Leave it off for some time and then wash it with cold water.
3. Repeat this treatment three times a day for best results.

Skin problem # 4: Stretch marks

Home remedies for skin problem # 11: Castor oil massage

Ingredients

Castor oil

Method

1. Apply some castor oil to the affected area and gently massage the area in circular motions with your fingertips.
2. Massage for at least 15-20 minutes and the cover it with a thin cotton cloth.
3. Later apply some heat to the affected area, with the help of a heat bag for 30 minutes.
4. Repeat this treatment for minimum one month.

Home remedies for skin problem # 12: Sugar scrub

Ingredients

Raw sugar
Almond oil
Lemon juice

Method

1. Make a mixture of raw sugar, almond oil and few drops of lemon juice.
2. Gently rub the mixture on the affected area for at least 10 minutes, before shower.
3. Repeat this for a month or so.

Home remedies for skin problem # 13: Potato juice

Ingredients

Potato

Method

1. Take a medium sized potato and cut it into thick slices.
2. Take the potato piece and rub it gently on the affected area for few minutes.
3. Allow the juice to dry for some time and later clean it with lukewarm water.

Skin problem # 5: Rosacea

Home remedies for skin problem # 14: Chamomile magic

Ingredients

Chamomile tea

Method

1. Steep some chamomile tea bags in some boiling water for 10 minutes then refrigerate it.
2. Once it is cold, dip a cotton cloth in the chamomile and apply it to the affected area.

Home remedies for skin problem # 15: Lavender oil

Ingredients

Lavender oil

Method

1. Wash your face and towel dry.
2. Apply some lavender oil to your face and gently massage it to the affected area.
3. Repeat this procedure daily, for best results.

Skin problem # 5: Ingrown hair

Home remedies for skin problem # 16: Salt scrubber

Ingredients

Warm water
Salt
Cotton ball

Method

1. Make a mixture of one-cup water and 1 ½ teaspoons salt.
2. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and apply it over the ingrown hair.
3. Follow this procedure daily, but avoid using it if you face any skin complications.

Home remedies for skin problem # 17: Aspirin mask

Ingredients

3-4 aspirin tablets
Water or jojoba oil
Honey

Method

1. Make a mixture of honey, water or jojoba oil in a small bowl, and place this mixture in a large bowl of hot water.
2. Add some powdered aspirin to the bowl of honey mixture and make a tiny paste.
3. Test the temperature and apply it to the affected area with your fingertips.
4. Allow it to dry for 10 minutes, remove it with warm water, and pat dry.

Skin problem # 7: Black heads

Home remedies for skin problem # 18: Green tea

Ingredients

Green tea
Water

Method

1. Make a fine paste using one teaspoon of green tea and some water.
2. Apply this paste on the affected area and scrub it gently for 2-3 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Skin problem # 8: Suntan

Home remedies for skin problem # 19: Turmeric

Ingredients

Turmeric
Chilled yoghurt

Method

1. Make a mixture of turmeric and chilled yoghurt and apply it on the affected area.
2. Wash it off after 30 minutes.

Home remedies for skin problem # 20: Coconut water

Ingredients

Coconut water

Method

1. Use fresh coconut water on the affected area.

2. Wash it off thoroughly after some time.