Home Remedies for Pustules

Inflammation can attack the face at any time – especially when pores get clogged, excess oil accumulates, and you don’t follow a healthy skin care regimen. When you find yourself with more than the typical pimple, you may want to consider some of the following home remedies for pustules:

Cabbage and Olive Oil:

Cabbage is known to treat skin conditions, including pimples and pustules. Apply a blend of freshly crushed cabbage leaves mixed with a little olive oil to affected skin.

Parsley:

An infusion of fresh parsley can help disinfect pores and clear grease away from the skin. Soak a compress in fresh parsley juice and leave on skin for about 15 minutes.

Aloe Vera:

Aloe has a long reputation for treating a variety of skin conditions. Applying the healing effects of aloe vera gel or juice to your pustules can help speed up your rate of recovery.

Ginger:

Use the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to your advantage by adding the drink of pure ginger juice to your daily regimen.

Warm Compress:

Try applying warm compresses to pustules for relief – making sure the water is not hot.

Onion:

Onions offer antibacterial properties that help disinfect skin. Apply the juice from freshly crushed onion to treat affected skin.

Reduce Friction:

Keep in mind that objects that cause excessive sweating and friction can worsen your acne. This includes headbands, back packs, bicycle helmets, and tight shirt collars.

Apple Cider Vinegar:

This type of vinegar helps treat facial acne by killing the bacteria that contributes to inflamed skin. The acidity in the vinegar also helps balance the pH level of the skin. It works towards absorbing excess oil as well. To start out, dilute the apple cider vinegar using a recipe of 1 part vinegar to 3 to 4 parts water. Use a clean cotton ball to apply the solution directly to your skin. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then rinse off with lukewarm water. You should repeat this process three times a day. To treat severe cases of acne, leave the solution on overnight without rinsing.

Water:

Drinking at least eight (8-ounce) glasses of water on a daily basis can promote the body to flush out toxins that worsens acne skin conditions. Also, by keeping your skin hydrated – you won’t have to deal with the dead skin cells that can clog pores. Opt for filtered water for the best results.

Mint:

Peppermint contains menthol, which can naturally fight inflammation and ease painful pustules. Take a handful of mint leaves, and crush them thoroughly using a mortar and pestle. Rub the leaves and juice on affected skin, and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse off the remedy using cold water. Repeat the process whenever you need to gain relief from pain and inflammation.

Oatmeal and Honey:

You can absorb excess oil, enhance the healing process, and exfoliate the skin with an oatmeal and honey remedy. Cook one serving of plain oatmeal and add about ¼ cup of honey. Mix well, and then allow to cool. Apply the mixture to your face and leave on for about 10 to 20 minutes. Use lukewarm water to rinse off the hardened remedy.

Hands Off:

Picking or squeezing pustules can lead to infection and acne scarring because of undue irritation to the skin and the transfer of dirt and oil from your hands.

Honey and Cinnamon:

Apply a combination of three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder to the face for an overnight treatment. The best results come when routinely followed for two to three weeks.

Avoid Irritating Products:

Skin and hair products that contain oil and grease will only worsen your pustules because they clog the pores. Seek out options that have the words “water-based” or “noncomedogenic” on their labels.

Wheat Grass:

The juice of wheat grass can treat skin affected with pustules when you start drinking 100 milliliters per day. The juice helps purify the blood and works as a natural antiseptic.

Apple and Honey Mask:

Combine a mask of grated apples and honey to your skin to treat pustules. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, and then rinse off using warm water. A cold rinse should follow to snap back your pores.

Garlic:

Garlic offers skin with pustules an antibiotic solution. Peel and mash fresh garlic cloves and then apply to your face. Leave on for about 15 minutes, and then rinse off with a warm cloth.

Orange Peels:

You can create healing paste out of dried orange peels when pounded into a powder and combined with water. Add a small amount of milk to the mix, and then apply to affected skin.

Tomatoes:

You can regularly apply the pulp of ripe tomatoes on the face for an effective remedy for pustules. Leave on for about one hour.

Cucumber:

The pulp of cucumber offers a soothing, healing remedy for pustules. Leave the treatment on your face for at least one hour.

Coriander or Mint Juice with Turmeric Powder:

Mix together one teaspoon of coriander juice and a pinch of turmeric powder to create a remedy for pustules. Every night, apply the juice to the face after a thorough wash. You can also use mint juice in place of the coriander, if needed

Cinnamon:

Add a small amount of water to cinnamon powder to create a paste that when applied to pustules and other forms of acne can provide inflammation and pain relief.

Fresh Linens:

When you have acne problems, your linens (including your bed sheets, pillow cases and towels) need to be frequently washed to prevent clogging your pores with dirt and grime.

Limit Sun Exposure:

For some, the sun causes acne to worsen, so it might be a good idea to limit your exposure during the summertime. Some acne medication will also cause skin irritation when you spend too much time in the sun.