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Burdock, mastic and dandelion teas are great natural remedies for pimples as they promote cleaning from the inside out. But, to enhance this treatment, it is advisable to avoid the consumption of processed foods, rich in sugar or fat, and to clean the skin properly.
Pimples are common in adolescence and during pregnancy and usually arise due to food and hormonal changes, so to dry the pimples it is also important to avoid all types of industrialized products and drink enough water to purify the body, eliminating toxins.
1. Burdock tea
A great home remedy for pimples is to spread the burdock tea on the skin, because this medicinal plant improves the function of the sebaceous glands and has antiseptic properties that help to clean the skin properly.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of fresh or dried burdock root
- 500 ml of cold water
Preparation mode
Place the burdock root cut into small pieces in cold water and let it sit for 6 hours. After being soaked, bring to the boil and boil for 1 minute, counted after the water boils.
Use the solution after straining, washing the affected area 2 to 3 times a day, or just apply the tea over the inflamed pimple with the aid of a cotton pad. Also, take 1 cup of burdock tea, 2 times a day.
2. Aroma tea
Apply homemade mastic lotion daily to the skin (Schinus molle L.) on the skin also helps because it is effective for drying pimples and fighting skin blemishes.
Ingredients
- 100 g of mastic peels
- 1 liter of water
Preparation mode
Place the ingredients in a pan and cook for about 15 minutes. Cover the pan, turn off the heat and let stand for another 15 minutes, then strain and store this solution in a tightly closed glass container, such as an empty mayonnaise jar, for example. A little of this solution should be applied over the pimples 3 to 5 times a day, allowing to dry on its own.
3. Herbal tea
Taking this herbal tea is also a way to end pimples, because this tea has properties that help the function of the liver, kidneys and intestines, fighting toxins in the blood that favor the appearance of pimples.
Ingredients
- 700 ml of water
- 2 tablespoons of dried burdock root
- 2 tablespoons dandelion
- 2 tablespoons of red clover flower
Preparation mode
Place the first 3 ingredients in a pan and boil for approximately 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and, when warm, add the last ingredient. Let stand for another 5 minutes, strain and drink next. Drink 3 to 4 cups of this tea a day.
Other natural remedies
See in the table below some suggestions for the natural treatment of acne, in relation to its causes:
Possible causes of pimples | Most suitable medicinal plants |
Hormonal changes | Take tea from: burdock, thistle, dandelion, red clover or licorice. |
To deflate the skin | Apply to the skin: echinacea, myrrh or turmeric. |
To detoxify the body | Have tea with: aloe vera, pau-d´-arco, cat's claw or pansy. |
To cleanse the skin | Apply on the skin: rosewater, marigold, elderflower or lavender. |
How to get rid of pimples
In this video, nutritionist Tatiana Zanin indicates what to eat to control skin oils and fight acne:
To get rid of pimples it is important to identify its cause. Some of the possible causes of pimples are:
- Excessive activity of the sebaceous glands, due to hormonal changes, typical of adolescence, pregnancy or polycystic ovary syndrome;
- Excessive toxic substances in the body due to consumption of processed foods;
- Nutritional deficiencies that can be diagnosed in a blood test;
- Intestinal changes such as constipation or dysbiosis;
- Overloaded adrenal glands;
- Food allergies.
To complement this homemade treatment for pimples, it is also recommended to take some precautions, such as:
- Adopt a balanced diet with little salt and little fat, avoiding chocolate, milk and peanuts;
- Avoid makeup, sun exposure and stress;
- Do some physical activity and
- Never squeeze blackheads and pimples to prevent the skin from being blemished and scarred.
A great remedy for pimples is Roacutan (Isotretinoin), a derivative of vitamin A. This remedy is expensive, but it is one of the most suitable to treat severe cases of acne, giving great results, however it should only be used under the guidance of a dermatologist.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team