InfoPurr: 15 Awesome Tips To Make Pimples Vanish

You may have prayed for your pimples to go away when you were in high school, but the sad truth is that most adults still deal with blemishes from time to time. And if you feel like a zit only pops up when you don't have any store-bought acne treatments on hand, you're not alone. That's why we asked dermatologists for their favorite home remedies for pimples. These treatments use ingredients you probably already have on hand in your kitchen or medicine cabinet.

1. Aspirin

The active ingredient in aspirin is salicylic acid—the same key ingredient in many topical acne products. "Crush one aspirin in water and make a paste, apply the paste directly to the pimple with a cotton swab and leave on for 10 minutes." Then rinse off with warm water.

2. Ice.

Just as ice controls swelling on a sprained ankle, it can reduce inflammation in a pimple. "Wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth and hold it on the pimple for a minute, "It will vasoconstrict the blood vessels and take down the redness and swelling."

3. Lemon juice

Like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice contains citric acid. It also boasts L-ascorbic acid, a natural astringent and antioxidant, "Wipe it across your pimples with a cotton ball and leave on overnight."

4. Garlic

You can't go wrong with garlic (well, besides the smell). "It has mild antiseptic and antibacterial properties, which may help when applied topically, and garlic in the diet is extremely healthy, with both anti-cancer and anti-clotting properties". Crushed garlic also contains allicin, an antibacterial compound. Make a paste of crushed garlic and water, applying it directly to the blemish, and then washing it off after 5 minutes.

5. Egg whites

"Egg whites are an age-old beauty secret." "The protein and vitamins in egg whites help to tighten and draw oils out of the skin, which may help unclog pores and reduce inflammation." Smearing egg whites over your problem areas and leaving on 10 minutes before rinsing off with water.

6. Honey

Spot treat a pimple with a dab of honey, or use the sweet stuff as an all-over face mask. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. But you won't want to use the regular teddy-bear honey you probably have in your pantry. "Raw, organic honey has been shown to aid in wound-healing with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties". "Regular honey may help, but it's not as proven medically."

7. Baking soda

This kitchen staple has many surprising beauty uses, including as an acne-clearing facial cleanser and mask. Make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water and rub into your face with gentle, circular strokes. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. "Baking soda is drying and removes oil, "It also makes a great exfoliant."

8. Banana peel

"Banana peel applied with the inside layer against the skin has been a reported cure for plantar warts on the soles of the feet, so there's reason to think it may be helpful applied to pimples as well". Gently rub the peel over the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes, and then wash your face

9. Raw white potato

Potatoes have been applied to bruises and wounds for a century; the tubers are anti-inflammatory and may also be antiseptic, potatoes contain niacin, which may help lighten acne marks. Applying shredded white potato to the skin like a mask and massaging for 2 minutes.

10. Cucumber

Ever put cucumber slices over your eyes to reduce puffiness? They may also help reduce the swelling associated with acne. Cucumbers are cooling to the skin, hydrating, and full of vitamin C. "Take a cold cucumber slice and apply to the skin to hydrate and alleviate discomfort from acne". Mince a bit of cucumber to form a paste, and put this directly on your pimple or over your whole face. Wait for it to set for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse your skin off with cold water.

11. Orange peel

Orange peel can help improve your skin's all-over appearance. Why? Because like the rest of the fruit, the peel contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that's essential for skin regeneration. "Grind the peel with water to form a paste and rub onto the skin," Rinse off after 10 minutes.

12. Toothpaste

Toothpaste may help spot-treat a pimple in a pinch, but be sure to use the kind that's all white. "The white part has the ingredients that help heal acne, which are baking soda and hydrogen peroxide" leaving a dab of toothpaste on a pimple for a few hours. You'll want to refrain from using this treatment regularly, though—toothpaste is made for your mouth, not your skin, and anyone with sensitive skin may break out in a rash.

13. Eye drops

Eye drops reduce redness in your eyes, and they can do the same thing for your skin. Soak a few cotton swabs in a redness-reducing drop like Clear Eyes or Visine, and then store them in your freezer. Next time a zit pops up, grab the swab, apply it to the blemish, and watch the redness go away.

14. Steam

Steaming will help you open your skin pores as well as let your skin breathe. Using this method, you can deeply get rid of bacteria, dirt, and oils trapped inside the pores, which may cause infection or inflammation. To do this, you fill a big container with the hot water. Next, you let the steam come in contact with face for some minutes. Then, you rinse off your face using the lukewarm water. After drying, you should apply your oil-free moisturizer.

15. Tea Tree oil

Tea tree oil is used in many beauty products for its skin-soothing qualities and ability to naturally kill bacteria. Purchase a bottle of pure tea tree oil,and dilute it to treat a pimple. Leave it on for a few hours or overnight, do this only once a day, and repeat until your zit has completely disappeared. Be careful though, as utilizing undiluted tea tree oil can actually have the opposite effect and cause a chemical burn.