Acne is one of the most common disorders. It has made its presence felt globally. It is more of a cosmetic disorder rather than a physical ailment. Acne can occur anywhere but it is commonly seen on face, neck and shoulders. It is generally found in people between age group of 12 to 24 years of age. It has been estimated that almost 80 % of the world's population suffer from acne in one or the other part of their life.

Following are the major causes by which acne occurs.

? Hormonal disturbances

? Hereditary causes

? Blocked skin pores

? Improper dietary habits

? Irregular life style

? Constipation

? Menstrual disturbances

There are three types of acne

(a) Black heads

(b) White heads

(c) Papules or pustules or nodules

Below are some home remedies that are very helpful and effective in treating acne.

1. To reduce the oil formation on face, one should wash his or her face twice with water mixed with salt.

2. Application of paste made out of fenugreek leaves twice daily for 15 minutes is an excellent remedy to avoid acne.

3. Leaves of strawberry are very effective in reducing the swellings on the acne spot.

4. Gently massage the affected area with lemon and then face is thoroughly washed with luke warm water. It is good in reducing the acne and also retards the inflammation.

5. Fresh juice of lemon is also beneficial when applied on the affected area.

6. Boil leaves of holy basil (tulsi) for few minutes in water and leave it over night. It is then applied on the acne to get excellent results.

7. Application of paste made from orange peel is also a good remedy in avoiding acne.

8. Juice of aloe-vera plant or the pulp of its leaves is very effective in accelerating the healing process of acne.

9. Apply ice on the acne before going to bed. You will surely discover reduced swelling on it in the morning.

10. Mixture of paste made out of mint juice and turmeric powder is also very powerful agent to heal acne.

11. Rubbing of garlic paste on the pimple will heal it very early without leaving any scar.

12. One tablespoon of lime juice mixed with equal amount of ground nut oil is very useful in preventing acne.

13. Juice of raw papaya, when applied on acne give wonderful results.

14. Tomato pure prepared from ripe tomatoes is excellent remedy to avoid acne.

15. Applying paste made out of the seeds of radish is extremely beneficial in acne conditions.

16. Apply honey on the acne spot helps in reducing acne if acne is caused by infection.

17. Grated cucumber should be applied on the acne to get good results.

18. Boiled oat applied on the face for about 10 to 15 minutes is helpful in suppressing pimples

19. Clean the acne spot each morning by cotton ball soaked in vinegar over night. It might be sharp to touch initially hence it must be first tried on hand.

20. Drinking wheat grass juice is very effective in treating acne.

21. Apply paste of curd mixed with oat flour on the acne spot to find excellent result.

22. Neem paste mixed with turmeric powder is very effective in treating acne

23. Fuller's earth (multani mitti) is very effective in treating pimples when applied on face.

24. Jambul seed paste application on the acne is highly recommended to reduce acne.