Having to wake up with a new pimple on your face is a nightmare for most people, especially if it happens just before some big event. Many cosmetic companies offer thousands of cosmetic products that promise quick disappearance of the unwanted red spots. But sometimes the most effective treatments are the ones made at home. When you want to try to get rid of acne overnight, you can use natural products available at your kitchen.
Fast SOS homemade tricks against acne
Get rid of acne fast with ice and toothpaste
Put an ice cube onto the pimple and hold it for two minutes, remove it and after 30 seconds repeat again for another 2 minutes. If you can’t apply the ice cube directly to your skin, wrap it in a thin cheese cloth. After the ice treatment, apply a bit of toothpaste onto the pimple. Leave the toothpaste on the acne spots overnight. Toothpaste not only dries the pimples faster, but also to protect the skin from the unpleasant acne scars. Remember to apply the toothpaste only on the acne spots, don’t apply it to the whole face because it will dry your skin.
Get rid of acne quickly with baking soda
You can also get rid of acne spots faster with baking soda. Mix a small amount of baking soda and a few drops of water until you get a thick paste. Apply the mixture directly on the acne spots and leave it for 20-30 minutes. If you add a drop of tea tree oil to the baking soda it will dry the pimples faster.
Get rid of acne quickly with honey and cinnamon
Mix half teaspoon of honey and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Using a cotton swab, apply the mixture to the pimples. For the best effect, apply a small band-aid on top and allow the honey to stay on the acne spot overnight. In the morning wash your face with lukewarm water. Honey and cinnamon will reduce the inflammation and will significantly reduce the redness of acne.
Get rid of pimples fast with Aspirin
Important: Don’t do this treatment if you suspect that you are allergic to aspirin! Crush an aspirin tablet and add a little water to create a thick paste paste. Apply the paste on the pimples and leave it for 15-30 minutes. Then wash your face with water. Aspirin will reduce the redness and also it will dry the pimples.
Get rid of acne fast with aloe vera and tea tree oil
Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with aloe vera gel. Apply the mixture directly onto the pimples and leave it on your face overnight. In the morning wash your face with cold water. Aloe vera actually moisturizes the skin, so feel free to apply this mixture to the whole face, just avoid the mouth area.
Get rid of pimples quickly with green tea bags
Make yourself a cup of green tea, take the green tea bag, wait for it to cool slightly and place it on the pimple. Leave it for 10-20 minutes, then wash your face with lukewarm water. You can also make a treatment for your whole face by soaking dry compressed face mask or a cheese cloth (just make holes for your eyes, nose and mouth) in the warm green tea and applying it on your face.
Get rid of acne fast with cucumber
Cucumber has great moisturizing properties and when used cold it helps to reduce redness and inflammation. Grate one cucumber and apply it on your face like a face mask. Relax for half an hour, then wash your face with water. Cucumber is a natural way to moisturize your face and get rid of excess oils, and also it will refresh your skin and reduce irritation.
Get rid of acne quickly with tomato juice and lime
Mix 2 teaspoons of lime juice with half grated tomato. Using a brush or a cotton pad apply the mixture on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse your face with cold water.
Get rid of pimples fast with potato
Grate one raw potato and apply it on cleaned face. Remove it after half an hour. The potato has anti-inflammatory properties and it will reduce the redness caused by acne.
Get rid of pimples quickly with orange zest
Using orange zest is an especially popular home treatment for acne. Simply take a small orange peel, grate the zest and then mash it a little with a spoon to release some of the liquid and essential oils. Apply the orange zest directly on the pimple, put a small band-aid on top and leave it for two hours or overnight. If you don’t have much time, apply the orange zest on the acne spots, lie down and relax for about 15 minutes then rinse with cold water.
