Top home remedies to cure blemishes

Blemishes are discolored or marked areas on the skin. These marks may develop due to boils, pimples or acne on the skin.  Sometimes blemishes and marks are caused by injuries, age, sun burns, freckles or moles.
Ayurveda Home Remedies
There are some remedies based on the doctrine of Ayurveda which is an ancient Indian science of treatment. These remedies are completely natural and can be made at home. They have no side effects. These remedies are made of

• Milk and almonds— Application of the paste of soaked and ground almonds and milk clears blemishes.
• Potato—A slice of potato rubbed on the skin two to three times a day is very beneficial. The pulp or juice of a raw potato when applied as a mask clears skin blemishes. The marks caused by suntan can also be lightened by rubbing shredded slices of the potato.
• Mint- Application of fresh crushed mint leaves for some time is also helpful to get rid of blemishes.

Other Natural Home Remedies

• Lemon is one of the best home remedies that can be used on a blemished skin. The Vitamin C of the lemon works in discoloring spots and in lightening the skin.  It can be used directly on the spots or applied by mixing it with sugar, rosewater and honey or turmeric powder. A dried mixture of dried lemon and orange peel is helpful in treating blemishes.
• Honey is best for a blemished skin. It is a perfect disinfecting agent to get rid of microbes causing blemishes. A more effective method of treating blemishes with honey is to apply warm honey on the affected parts.
• Tea Tree Oil is also an excellent antimicrobial agent that prevents the skin from forming new blemishes.
• Yoghurt is a natural care agent that reduces any mark on the skin. Application of a mask made out of a paste of yoghurt and oatmeal can reduce blemishes and help in making the complexion lighter.
• Tomato juice has a bleaching effect.  It also acts as a toner for the skin as well and helps in bringing back the glow. Application of fresh tomato juice or simply rubbing a slice of tomato all over the face aid in the removeof facial blemishes.
• Redlentils ormasoor dal-A paste of soaked and ground red lentils with some milk and honey appliedon the face will help in removing blemishes.
• Sandalwood powder is an effective remedy for blemishes. Regular application of a paste of sandalwood powder mixed with honey and rosewater will result into a glowing complexion and fair skin.
•  Multani mitti or fuller earth – has been use for skin treatment by women of India since centuries. The magnesium content in multani mitti helps in reducing blemishes. An application of a paste of multani mitti cleanses the skin by getting rid of dead cells, oil and dirt.

The natural home remedies for treatment of blemishes mentioned above are safe and have no side effects. They are not expensive and can be easily procured.