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You have spent years fighting acne. The acne creams that you apply do not suit you or leave your skin dry and wrinkly, then it is time to try some home remedies. These Grandma's tips have been around for ages and have worked miracles for many. Take a pen and note it all down.

Your kitchen is armed with so many acne fighting ammunition. These natural ingredients work on bringing the swelling down and also control the bacterial action. Moreover, they are excellent to get rid of acne scars and lead to the overall betterment of your skin. Here are the best acne home remedies:

* Raw Garlic: Now it may not work on vampires, but garlic will drive your acne away for sure. Rubbing raw garlic on problem areas several times a day, can clear up skin. If you are not too put off by the strong taste, then you may also eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily. Do this for a month as garlic seeds purify the blood, this means the root cause of acne is treated.

* Coriander and Mint Juice: This is an herbal remedy that works magic- you have to mix one teaspoon of coriander juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. Then at night, after thoroughly washing your face, apply the juice on the affected area. You can also choose mint juice in place of coriander for effective results.

* Salt Treatment and Bath: Now all you have to do is crush some Epsom salts to a really fine substance. Then wet your finger with water hand use it to put the salt on acne and let it stay for about a half hour. It will lessen the acne considerably. Also, take a hot Epsom salt bath two times every week, this will ease all cases of acne

* Cucumber: This is a cool way of getting rid of acne. Firstly grate cucumber and they apply it all over the face, neck, and eyes (yes you can put it over your eyes too- the cool relief will amaze you). Let the coolness seep inside for 15 to 20 minutes, and you fill find your skin clearer.

* Oatmeal and Honey Scrub and Vinegar: You can get a natural oatmeal and honey scrub very easily from any store. Then at night wash your face with the oatmeal scrub. Make sure to rinse properly and after pat drying, apply vinegar with a cotton ball on your trouble spots. Just let it be like that all night. The nest morning, wash your face again with the oatmeal scrub. Do the routine for a couple of days and see the huge difference.

* Basil : You have to do this one carefully as it includes boiling water. Now, take 2 to 3 tablespoons of basil and and dip it into boiling water. Then let it cool for 20 minutes, and then take the liquid and dab it on your acne or blemish. It will help a lot.

* Natural Yogurt- Apply yogurt on your face, upper chest or wherever you have acne, blemishes etc. and leave it on for close to 20 minutes. Then rinse off properly. Infact better have a hot shower, your pores will open up considerably.

* Orange Peel: Take powdered orange peels, mix them with water and apply them on to your acne.

* Lemon: Applying lemon juice to acne, reduces their size and intensity.

So, here is a list of all the acne home treatment tips that you can easily take up if you have a well stocked kitchen. The key to all these remedies is that they have to be done regularly- breaking the routine will delay the results. Have faith, and you will see the glow back on your face.