Cheap Home Remedy for Acne That Works Fast

This cheap home remedy for acne will help reduce breakouts and blemishes in as little as 12 hours. 

Many people are cursed with oily skin that breeds acne and blemishes.  For some it’s genetic(1).  For others it’s their diet (2).  Rarely is acne caused by poor hygiene, although it may be the cause for a few individuals.

Men and women the world over spend billions of dollars annually chasing the perfect complexion.  Television ads promote products that promise to rid the face and body of ugly pimples, blemishes and dark spots.  Some of these products work; others don’t. The problem is that most of these skin care products cost a small fortune and usually only deliver sub-par results.

One cheap home remedy for acne that works fast includes two ingredients that are found in nearly every household:  hydrogen peroxide(3) and baking soda powder(4).  The combination of these two substances creates a coarse paste that rapidly dries up pimples.

To make this acne-busting paste, simply pour a small amount of liquid hydrogen peroxide into the cupped palm of your hand.  Next, add a small quantity of baking soda powder to the liquid and mix it with your finger until it forms a wet, coarse paste.

Once the paste has reached the appropriate consistency, apply it to the area of skin that is affected by the acne just as you would any other acne medication.  As the paste dries, some of the baking soda will fall off in clumps, but most of the product should adhere to the skin.   Keep the product on affected area for several hours then wash the skin as usual.  Typically, the area of acne will significantly diminish within a day or two.

Caution must be exercised, however.  Hydrogen peroxide has a tendency to bleach skin, hair, clothing and other fabrics.  It is best to keep the paste away from clothing and linens as bleaching may occur.

This simple home remedy can be prepared in less than a minute and costs a fraction of what typical acne medications cost.  The results may even surpass those of expensive skin care products.

References:

(1) European Journal of Dermatology. Volume 21, Number 3, 323-33, May-June 2011, Review article

(2) Ferdowsian HR, Levin S (March 2010). "Does diet really affect acne?" Skin Therapy Lett. 15 (3): 1–2, 5.