Clean face with cotton wool dipped in rose water 2 - 3 times a day. Do not use soap.
Orange peel is very good in the treatment of acne. Grind the peel with some water to a paste and apply on affected parts. When oranges are not in season, you may use a powder of dried orange peels. For this, when oranges are in season, dry orange peels in shade. Powder finely in a grinder and sift it to make a very fine powder. Store in an air tight bottle for future use.
Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) powder and apply on affected areas frequently. Sift the connamon powder to make it into a very fine powder.
Crush a few garlic (lasan) flakes and apply on the face, once or twice a day. Swallowing 1-2 flakes of raw garlic regularly helps further.
Grind some neem leaves with water to a fine paste. Apply on infected area.
Make a paste of 1/2 teaspoon each of sandalwood and turmeric (haldi) powder in a little water and apply.
Grind some back cumin seeds (shah jeera) with a little vinegar (sirka) to a smooth paste. Apply on infected parts.
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