How to Remove Dark Spots Caused by Pimples

If you get a pimple then it’s sure to have a spot. Having to deal with pimples isn’t tiring enough that the spots make your beautiful skin a bit…….not so beautiful. The most alarming fact is that the spots don’t go away easily. From weeks to years there is no surety how long it will take to go away.

Thus, we need to apply makeup to hide those tiny troublemakers. But, it’s not that lucky to get a shade suiting with your skin tone. And applying makeup has its own disadvantage. We have to take extra care in cleaning it off daily. Otherwise, it may cause more infections and pimples will pop up. Time is a wastage every day in applying makeup and removing it. And our true beautiful self is not revealed, just a fake makeup. So, it’s better to get rid of those dark spots before being a burden.

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There are many easy and effective methods for helping you with this problem. But, today, I will show you some natural ways that deal with home remedies to remove your dark spots caused by pimples.

The best home remedies to get rid of acne scars on the face

1. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice alone is very efficient. Just apply on spots every second day. It’s very strong and may not suit sensitive or damaged skin. So, depending on your need you can also try to add something else to it.

For dry skin, add buttermilk and lemon juice and apply with cotton. Or make a paste of fuller’s earth and water. Add a few drops of lime juice in it. Let it dry a bit on your face before washing off. (Buy fuller’s earth from Amazon)

For oily ones, take out the pulp from Aloe Vera leaves, let it dry in the sun for 5 minutes and then add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the spots and wash it after 15 minutes. Add turmeric powder and lemon juice. Apply it on the spots. You can use it daily. It suits sensitive skin too.

2. Natural Oils

It’s the best remedy for dry skin. But, you can also use various natural oils to get rid of dark spots from acne.

Castor Oil (buy it from Amazon) – Clean you face beforehand and massage castor oil for 5 minutes. Leave it for 20 minutes and then again massage for 5 minutes before removing it with a wet cotton ball. Do it twice a day.

Sweet Almond Oil (buy it from Amazon) – It is rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants. Using it regularly will not only get rid of spots but also nourish your skin.

Olive Oil (buy it from Amazon) – Apply it on the clean face, leave it for 20 minutes and wash off with wet cotton ball later.

For sensitive skin, natural oil is also good. Check out which oil suits your need. Don’t be afraid to use these on oily skin thinking it’ll get oilier. First, have a try.

3. Veggies and Fruits

Vegetables and fruits are filled with various nutrients and are all-natural! Check out what suits to treat your acne marks.

Potato – Grate a small potato, mix it with honey and dab it on the spots or on the whole face. Just rubbing a potato slice or its juice is helpful too. After 15 minutes, rinse off with water.

Cucumber – Grate some cucumber and milk together, add lime extract and apply the paste on the acne scars and let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse it off.

Aloe Vera – Take out the pulp from aloe Vera leaves. Let it dry in the sun for 5 minutes and then add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the spots and wash it after 15 minutes.

Tomato – Squeeze out the juice from it, add one tablespoon of lime juice and mix well. Apply on the face and let it dry for 20 minutes. Or mix tomato with oatmeal and make a paste. Allow the paste on your face for 20 minutes before washing off. Do it daily for a better result.

Papaya – Papain enzyme in papaya is very effective against the dark spot, darkening of skin and sunburn. Just crush it into a pulp and apply. Rinse it off after 15 minutes.

Pineapple Juice – Make a fresh pineapple juice, rub it lightly on the face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with water. Do it twice daily.

Grapes and Apple – Smash an apple and add grapes in it. Massage it on the face, leave for 10 minutes and wash it off. Do it daily.

4. Spices

Spices not only make our food delicious but it’s helpful for both health and skin. Not just by consuming them, but by applying them externally we can get good results! Some spices you can also use to reduce the discoloration, scars, or marks of the zits.

Turmeric – Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply it on the spots. You can use it daily. This process may not suit everyone.

Onions – For its anti-bacterial properties, they help to remove acne-related scars and marks. Grind an onion, take its juice and apply on the face. Keep it for a few minutes and rinse off with water later. Or prepare a solution with onion juice, garlic juice and a bit of vinegar. Apply this on a regular basis to get a quick result

5. Baking Soda

Just make a paste adding a few drops of water and apply only on the spots. Keep it for 5 minutes and rinse off. Better not to try on sensitive skin.

6. Honey

Mix a tablespoon of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply it on the spots and let it for 20 minutes and wash off with water.

Honey compliments all skin types and nourishes your skin health. It is also effective for acne-prone skin. It has almost no bad or side effects. Add gram flour and honey with milk cream. Add a bit of lime juice in it. Make a constant paste and apply on the face. Make it a bit thick coat. Let it dry nicely. Use lukewarm water to rinse off.

7. Raw Milk

Raw milk is very mild on skin suiting every type sensitive, oily, dry. Just dip a cotton ball and apply raw milk directly on spots. Do it every day for a quick result. Or you can add Saffron; let it soak in the refrigerator overnight. Crush it well before applying. When it dries, wash off with water.

Soak washed red lentils in raw milk overnight, grind it and rub the grainy paste on the face. Leave for 20 minutes and then scrub off with wet hand later. Use lukewarm water to clean. Do it after every fortnight.

8. Egg White

Beat an egg white nicely and apply directly on the pimple spots. Leave it for 2 minutes. When it dries, apply another coat and let it dry again. Repeat this 3-4 times. Peel or rub off and later wash off with water. Do it twice a day.

9. Sandalwood

Mix 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder with rose water to make a runny paste, and then apply on the acne scars. Only wash it off when the paste completely dries. Or you can grind a piece of sandalwood with water and apply on the spots.

10. Toothpaste

This is a very fast way to remove scars from pimples. Just put a bit of your regular toothpaste on the spots. Let it dry for a few moments and rinse off. Though it works nicely and fast, using toothpaste isn’t really a good idea. As it causes irritation to the skin and its chemical contents can harm your delicate skin tissue. So, use it only when you don’t have enough time to cure spots. Like before a wedding or a big event. Don’t forget to nourish your face well later.

Conclusion

Everyone has their own skin type. Not every skin reacts the same to certain products nor does all oily skin get oilier using an oil treatment. So, before you set your mind to use any of the home remedies, first try it on a small part of your facial skin and observe how it reacts to your skin. Hope, now you can remove your dark spots caused by pimples using the above home remedies.