Skin problems such as moles, acne or warts are a common problem for millions of people around the world. The skin is pretty sensitive to hormonal and lifestyle changes which affect its pH balance. Usually, people use expensive skin care products and treatments against warts, blackheads, acne or moles, and although some of them work, the majority are highly dangerous for the health of your skin.
The store-bought skin cleansing products are often full of chemicals which can disrupt the pH balance of your skin and cause big problems. Luckily, there are quite a few natural remedies which can resolve these problems and make your skin look better than ever!
Here are the best natural remedies for specific skin problems:
Moles
Moles affect children and adults both and represent the grouping of melanocytes (skin pigmentation cells) due to genetics or excessive sun exposure. Here are the best natural remedies that can eliminate moles:
Garlic
Garlic is a powerful natural remedy for numerous health problems including issues such as moles. Mash a garlic clove and apply it on the affected area, then cover with a bandage and leave the remedy to work for up to 4 hours. Repeat the process every day for best results.
Castor oil and baking soda
Castor oil and baking soda is a powerful remedy for numerous skin problems including moles. Just mix both ingredients in equal amounts to get a paste, then apply it on your moles and cover with a bandage. For best results, leave the remedy to work overnight.
Apple cider vinegar
Soak a cotton ball in ACV and apply it on the mole, securing it nicely with a bandage. Leave the ACV to work for up to 8 hours (or overnight) and the mole will fall off sooner than you can think of.
Warts
Warts are tiny benign skin growths caused by the HPV virus. They are usually removed with cryogenic treatments, but there are plenty of natural remedies that can also help.
Banana peel
Take a banana peel and rub the inside directly on the warts every day for 2 weeks. The warts should fall off in this period.
Honey
Rub a bit of honey on your warts and wrap the affected area with bandage and you will notice the results soon.
Apple cider vinegar
ACV is effective against almost all skin problems including warts. Dab a cotton ball soaked in ACV on the wart and secure it with a bandage, then leave the remedy to work for a full day (24 hours) before putting on a new one.
Garlic
Crush a few garlic cloves and apply the paste and juice on the wart, then wrap the area with bandage and leave the garlic juice to work its wonders for a few hours. This process has helped many people get rid of their warts in only 2 weeks.
Skin tags
Skin tags appear on the arms, neck, torso, eyelids and underarms as a result of skin friction. They are usually removed surgically or with cryotherapy, but they can also be eliminated with the following natural remedies:
ACV
Take a cotton ball and soak it in the liquid, then put it on the tags and leave it to work for some time. Repeat the process a few days in a row and the tags should shrink and fall off.
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an effective remedy against skin tags. Just soak a cotton ball in the oil and dab the tags, repeating the process 2-3 times a day for up to a month. The method works on the skin tags around the eyes and on the eyelids, but it may take some time.
Baking soda and castor oil
Apply a mixture of castor oil and baking soda on your skin tags, then secure with a bandage and leave the paste to work its magic for a few hours. Repeat the process 2-3 times a day for best results.
Dark skin spots
Dark spots on the skin are discolored patches associated with liver problems or excessive sun exposure. Here are some natural remedies that can eliminate them:
Onion
Blend or juice one bigger onion, then apply the juice on the affected area and leave it to work for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water afterwards and repeat the process every day until you see results.
Aloe Vera gel
Put a bit of Aloe gel on your dark skin spots and leave it to work for half an hour, and repeat the process every day for best results.
Lemon
Rub some lemon juice on your dark spots twice a day and they should vanish soon.
Horseradish
Mix a bit of horseradish and a bit of vinegar, then apply the resulting mixture on the dark spots every day until they go away.
Vitamin C serum
Organic vitamin C serums can do wonders against dark spots on the skin. Besides getting rid of the discolored patches, they will also regenerate your skin.
Clogged pores
The pores on our skin can get clogged by excess dirt and oil and can really ruin the appearance of your skin. Here’s how to remove them:
Sugar scrub
Make a simple sugar scrub by mixing a bit of sugar and lemon juice, then rub it on the affected area and rinse with water afterwards. Repeat the process every day for best results.
Steaming
To clean out your clogged pores, boil water in a bigger pot, then lean over it with a towel over your head and the steam will do the trick. Don’t forget to rinse with lukewarm water in the end.