Acne is normally seen on the face but can also occur in back, neck and shoulders. Acne or pimple could appear as a pink colour swelling or spot but many a time it presents as a small swelling on the facial skin infected with pus and acne causing bacteria. The major cause of acne or pimples is due to excess oily secretions from a tiny specialized oil secreting glands on our face called sebaceous glands. Although acne or pimples are not a serious disorder but it may make the face look dirty and not very attractive. Sometimes pimples may appear just like a small pinkish spot or a blemish, however, in untreated condition one may see yellowish white coloured pus oozing out. If treated properly and early acne gets clears without any scars or black spots but long term untreated acnes can leave behind scars and ugly spots which becomes difficult to disappear.

Acne marks, black head, and blemishes are mostly responsible for the dark spots on the face and they make the face look dull lusterless and unattractive. They keep on increasing with in more exposure to direct UV rays of the Sun. Therefore the best way to prevent acne, blemishes or black spots is to protect your skin from direct exposure to Sun rays. This can be done either by applying chemical sun protection creams or using many home remedies. While sun protection creams are expensive and causes many side effects, home remedies are cheaper, safer and without any side effects. Pure tea tree oil isolated from the plant Melaleuca alternifolia a native of Australia is very effective in removing difficult acne marks. A solution of this oil can be soaked in a cotton ball and applied over the affected area for 10 mins and rinsed with purified water. This oil has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Alternatively, fresh neem leaves can be boiled in water and then applied over the black spots.

Neem leaves are known for its antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic activities. Regular application of neem leaves can prevent acne and pimples. Application a paste of neem leaves on the acne prone skin or oral intake of neem leaf extract helps remove acne and keep the face clean and glowing.

Tomato and lemon juice mixed together in equal proportion and applied once a day can help prevent dark spots.

Alternatively take Aloe vera fresh pulp and dry it in sun and then add few drops of lemon juice in it and apply this on the face and wash after 20 minutes.

Onion juice also has anti-microbial properties and this helps in removing black spots and acne scars.

The age old remedy of using sandalwood powder with rose water paste helps erasing pimples and also removing dark spots. Similarly adding turmeric and lemon juice paste if applied daily will help removing dark spots and heals acne scars.

Mix potato juice mix it with honey and apply daily on your acne scar will helps reducing the scar and the dark spots.

Add lime juice with grated cucumber and milk. Make a thin paste and apply on to the affected area of the skin as a face pack. Let it remain on the face for 10-15 mintues and then wash it off. It is quite rejuvenating and cooling also.

Raw papaya contains many enzymes that help in fading away the dark spots. Apply papaya pulp over the dark spots and leave it for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with water.

Lactic acid helps remove excess oil and dirt on the skin. It can also remove dead skin cells from the face and thus making the skin tone of the face lighter. The main reason for this usefulness of lactic acid is due to presence of high amount of   alpha hydroxyl acid. The main sources of lactic acid are curd and butter milk. Since it is difficult to apply curd, you can apply butter milk on the face. For this you will have to take it in a small bowl and dip a cotton ball and apply it on the dark spots. Alternatively lemon juice with buttermilk in equal amounts can also be applied as a face mask.

Oil of Vitamin E is an antioxidant and is used for healing wounds. Add Vitamin E oil in Castor oil  and apply this mixture onto the dark spots and leave on.

Oat works as a medicine to treat black spots, acne marks, or pimple scars on the face. Regular apply of oatmeal face mask helps to get rid of the dark spots on your face. Prepare a paste using oatmeal and lemon juice. Apply this paste onto the spots and scrub it gently. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Follow the procedure twice every week for best results.

The most important remedy is to drink plenty of water at least 6-8 glasses a day that helps in removing extra toxins from the body and improves skin rejuvenation and fades dark spots quickly.

Take a few strands of Saffron in 2 spoons of  milk and keep the container in the fridge overnight. In the morning mix saffron strands in the milk and apply the resulting mixture onto your face, concentrating on the dark spots and acne marks. Let it get dry completely and then wash off with normal water. Follow this treatment daily and you can see results in a week.

Red lentils are useful for removing dark spots. Make a paste of overnight soaked red lentils and mix with raw milk. Apply this paste on the dark spots and leave for 15-20 minutes and then massage it gently on the face and rinse it off with purified water.  Combination of curd and honey helps reduce dark spots. One tablespoon of curd and two tablespoons of honey to be mixed properly and applied on the face especially on the dark spots. Let the pack set for 20 minutes and then wash off with water rubbing your face with your hands. This treatment can be used daily for better results. Yogurt is rich in enzymes that can reduce any spot and honey is a natural bleaching agent.

Castor oil has been found to be very useful in removing dark spots on the face. If this oil is applied twice a day and massaged properly for 5-7 minutes and then washed off with water, a visible result can be seen after a month of application. Fuller’s earth includes a number of natural minerals and it has the property of lightening the skin tone over time. Make a paste of fuller’s earth and water. Add a few drops of lemon juice to this paste and apply it onto the marks. Leave on until the pack gets dry. Wash off with plenty of water rubbing your face with your hands.

One of the richest natural sources of vitamins is grapes and apples. Apples in addition also contain alpha hydroxyl acids which helps remove dark spots. Crush a couple of green grapes and apples, mix them and apply the paste on the face daily with light massage and then wash with luke warm water after 15-20 minutes. They not only help in exfoliation but also in reducing the melanin which causes dark spots. Glycyrrhiza glabra or mulethi root is known to reduce dark spots by acting on melanin pigments. Make a paste of liquotice roots and mix it with a few drops of honey. Leave for 15 minutes and then wash off with water. A visible difference can be seen within a week or 10 days. Before using liquorice on face, it is best suggested to do a patch test.

Tulsi and mint leaves contain aromatic oils which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help accelerate cleansing of pores from within by penetrating deep into the skin. Take few tulsi and mint leaves and mix them with about 50 ml of lemon juice and make a paste. Apply this paste on the face covering all the dark spots and then wash off after 15 minutes.  Apply daily for 2 weeks and observe the response.  Lemon juice contains citric acid which shall work wonders for lightening and brightening of your skin. One of the richest natural sources of Vitamin E is sweet almond. It helps nourishing the skin and is also a potent antioxidant. Applying this natural oil on the face regularly can help removing the dark spots. Since it is a rich source of antioxidants, it boosts the self regeneration process of the skin cells and helps remove and lighten the spots on the face.

Pineapple is a rich source of vitamin C and also antioxidants, and thus helps in promoting cell regeneration and skin peeling. This property of Pineapple can help remove dark spots.  Fresh juice can be applied on the dark spots and rubbed lightly for 15-20 minutes and then washed off with water.

Myristica fragrans or nutmeg as it is popularly called is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and also aromatic oils. It has anti-inflammatory activity and also helps in healing skin damages and reducing excess melanin production, which naturally helps in spot and scar reduction. Mix about 2 gm of nutmeg powder with raw milk and make a paste. Apply this thin paste on the dark spots as facemask and let it get dry completely and then wash off with Luke warm water.

Olive oil will do a great job in nourishing the skin which naturally helps in healing the scars.Olive oil is a great source of vitamin E and due to its molecular structure it is easily absorbed into the skin. Massage olive oil on the face daily for 20 minutes and remove excess oil.

Shea butter is an off white natural fatty substance obtained from shea tree. This is rich natural source of Vitamin A and is known for its beneficial actions on skin blemishes and dark spots. This natural butter gets quickly absorbed into the skin and helps nourishing the skin from inside to regain it natural power of regeneration.  If you apply this natural raw butter daily on your face and massage gently then the chances of unwanted scars, dark spots can be reduce quickly.

Fenugreek seeds or methi are known for their beneficial effects in skin lightening. Make a paste containing Methi seed powder in water and apply on the face especially on the dark spots and massage gently and leave it for 10-15 minutes. It can used  twice daily for 1 month to get a best result.

Egg white is often used as a natural remedy for getting rid of dark spots. The white of an egg helps in exfoliation of the skin and also promotes skin healing by supplying nourishment to the skin.

Many chemical products are available in the market for the treatment of acne but they are associated with lots of side effects. Therefore one should use only home remedies as they are affordable, easy to get and not associated with any side effects.

Important Tips to control acne, black spots and scars:

• When pimples are coming out on the skin and are red and inflamed, do not use any face scrub. This may aggravate the pimples and cause more damage to the skin.
• Remove the dead skins only after the pimples have completely healed so that new and fresh cells can be generated at the earliest.
• Plenty of water along with fresh fruits intake helps
• Never press, touch or squeeze your pimples especially when it is red and inflamed.
• One the pimples dry up, start a skin care regime like cleansing, mild scrubbing, toning and moisturizing so that the natural regeneration process can begin quickly. This helps in healing of acne scars and marks.To get rid of pimple marks and scars quickly it is
• But if you already have acne scars and black marks, please take precaution before exposing your face to direct sunlight. Always
• lather a good natural sunscreen like Mitvana day cream or Mitvana summer cream before stepping out and try to use a physical barrier as well, like an umbrella, scarf or hat, to make sure that your skin is not exposed to the harmful sunrays.

Always make a practice  of using natural skin care products  in your daily routine which helps to keep your skin healthy and glowing. With the above mentioned tips use mitvana Acne pimple get rid off from your acne and pimples.