[maureen_dass]

Hello f2014843

How are you? The good thing is you have a partner and have not hidden behind you acne like most people do. I applaud you for trying to use cleaning techniques to control your acne and not picking at them every two minutes. Continue the good work and soon enough they would disappear leaving on a memory.

With regard to home-made or natural remedies try to following and see if it alleviates the problem. The active ingredient contained in Aspirin is salicylic acid, which if you recall is an active ingredient found in most topical acne washes and treatments. After crushing one aspirin in water, make a paste and apply using a cotton swab, to the affected area on your face. Let it dry for about ten minutes and then wash with warm water. Make sure and dry using a clean dry cloth.

Tea tree oil is another natural remedy that is recommended. Using a cotton swab or cotton ball put a few drops onto the cotton swab and gently apply onto the affected acne area. You can opt to leave on overnight or for a couple hours and then wash off. Tea tree oil has natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that aids with swelling and redness.

Ice can also be used to reduce swelling and redness of any affected acne areas. Ice causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels reducing blood flow to the area and hence reducing the swelling. This is the basis of using ice for strained ankles. However do not keep on the affected area for long periods as it can become painful, it is best to wrap in a clean cloth and apply to the affected areas in short bursts.

Another homemade remedy that can be used is apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar contains citric acid which helps kill any surface bacteria on your skin. Mix one part apple cider vinegar to three parts water and apply to face using a cotton ball. This can be done after you have washed your face with your cleanser to help get rid of any bacteria.

I hope these simple homemade remedies help you. Let me know how it worked out.

Maureen.