If you are one of many people currently suffering from spots on your face, you may be trying to find out how to treat pimples effectively. You may be surprised to discover that there are many different types of acne pimples which is why, in order to treat them effectively, you must have a little knowledge about the kind of blemishes you have. You may also be surprised to find that once you know the type of blemishes you have you may be able to treat them effectively with home remedies.
How many different kinds of pimples are there?
A pimple, zit, or basically a pinkish red spot on the face are all types of acne caused by excess skin oil or sebum that has got trapped in the pores of your skin. This sebum, mixed with dead skin debris provides a breeding ground for the acne bacteria that cause inflammation and infection.
The following types of pimples are some of the most notable ones that plenty of people know about: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, and pustules. The more severe types of acne are nodules, cysts, rosacea and other very severe conditions that would need medical help to resolve.
Treating Pimples with Effective Natural Remedies
Tomato is probably one of the most effective natural remedies for pimples, as it contains many vitamins and minerals. Cut open a regular sized tomato and make sure to use the part with the stem so that it will be easier for you to hold. Then, apply the tomato all over your skin for about 15-30 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water. When you rinse the tomato off your face, make sure you massage it off and not scrub. This remedy is super effective, and once you rinse the tomato off, you will instantly see that your pimples appear less noticeable.
Grind a couple of nutmegs and blend with milk until the mixture is completely smooth. You only need to add enough milk to make a paste as making it too runny will make it impossible to apply. Apply the mixture all over your face, paying particular attention to problem areas. Keep it on your face for about 20-30 minutes. When you wash the mixture off, make sure to also use cool or tepid water to avoid opening your pores and massage it off (not scrub). This remedy is also very effective, as studies have shown that nutmeg and milk can really help to eliminate acne pimples.