Pimple is an inflammation of the skin that can be caused by a number of factors. Pimples usually occur when skin’s oil glands become overactive and the exit from the gland is blocked, causing the oil to build up in the gland and swell.

A bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland and causes the development of inflammation and pus. When it becomes severe the glands may burst into the skin and produce cysts.

Many a times, conventional treatments do not work and worsen these cystic pimples. So, we are giving you a list of many home remedies for cystic pimples that you can try conveniently any time without upsetting your routine. To get rid of cystic pimples and maintain a healthy skin, these home remedies are very useful.

Hot wet towel compresses are the best treatment for localized infections, as heat dilates blood vessels, followed by a cold compress, which has the opposite effect.

Our body has its own self-cleansing, self-purifying systems. Keeping these systems working in perfect order is the best way of protecting yourself from toxicity. Drink 7-8 glasses of water a day. 10 glasses would be optimal. Remember your skin is the largest organ of your body and is the first to lose moisture and become dehydrated.

You can make herbal water yourself by boiling hair of 1 corn, with 1 to 2 fenugreek seeds in a glass full of water.

Almond oil is good acne home remedy for dryness and inflammation of the skin. The outer cover of 2-3 can be ground with water and applied over the face daily. This is good for removing scars of old pimples.

Fresh juice of apricots applied on your face is very good for sunburn, itching, eczema and natural cystic acne treatment.

Cucumber juice alone or mixed with juices of carrot, lettuce or alfalfa when applied over the face is excellent home remedy for pimples. Grated cucumber can also serve the same purpose.

Curd or buttermilk is good for skin irritation. Curds along with wheat flour or bran is a good cleanser and beneficial for dry skin.