Make a thick paste of powdered oatmeal and buttermilk and add 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil to it.Apply this paste on the affected area, leave for about half an hour and then finally wash it off with cold water. Do this remedy once daily until you get positive results.

 Usage of homemade astringents to rid yourself of acne

Astringents are mainly used on the skin to penetrate and remove all traces of dirt and oil. Likewise, they contract and tighten the pores; protecting the skin from future blemishes, making the face feel exceptionally clean.This is why those suffering from acne are often advised to use astringents. Individuals who have a combination or oily skin should use astringents daily as a regular part of their beauty regime.

• Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice in ¼ th glass of water.  Store it in a container and dab it on your face using cotton balls.
• Take a cucumber. Grate it and squeeze it to get the juice. To the cucumber juice, add a few drops of rose water. Store it in a container and use it regularly.
• Add a pinch of alum in a spirit of camphor. Store it in a container and use it as per your skin requirement.