Acne is an age-old problem that has been plaguing mankind probably since time began, so there is a huge treasure trove of home remedies that will prevent or cure acne.

Many of today’s miracle treatments for acne are based upon age-old home remedies that have simply worked and worked very well.

Two misconceptions about acne are very prevalent. The first is that acne is caused by eating certain foods (chocolate, fats, junk food), and this is totally false. Food does not cause acne, but the LACK of certain nutrients CAN cause acne.

The other misconception is that dirt is the cause of acne. This is also false. The first home remedy for preventing or curing acne is a diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

The following is a list of home remedies for treating or preventing acne that have been proven effective over generations:

1. Nutmeg in unboiled milk applied to the face will help to heal pimples and blackheads. This mixture needs to be left on the face for 1-2 hours.
2. Apply a paste made of honey and cinnamon to the face and leave overnight.
3. Use a mixture of lemon juice and cinnamon on pimples to help heal them.
4. Grind orange peels, mix with water, and apply the paste to the pimples and the surrounding skin.
5. Rub fresh garlic on pimples. This needs to be repeated many times, but the pimples will heal and not leave a scar.
6. To PREVENT acne, make a paste using fresh methi leaves and apply to the face. Leave the paste for about 15 minutes. This must be done every night.
7. Put the juice of a fresh papaya on pimples that are swelling.

There are dozens of other home remedies for preventing and curing acne.