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Lemon and/or lime by themselves are not going to get rid of your pimples. These are common ingredients in many home remedies for pimples, but these remedies also include other important ingredients such as honey, turmeric powder, and so on. Also, you should remember that lemon and lime are two different fruits, although they are often mixed up by many people. What you need for your pimples is lemon juice - this should be mixed with a bit of honey, a pinch of turmeric powder, and some rice flour to create a thin paste. Apply this paste on your face and massage it into your skin gently. After a few minutes, you can wash the paste off with plain water. Many people recommend splashing a little rose water on your face at the end of this treatment.
A few people also recommend mixing lemon juice with egg whites to get rid of pimples, but this remedy does not seem as effective as the one described earlier. However, whatever remedy you choose to use, remember that this is a long term treatment - you cannot get rid of pimples overnight. An overnight pimple cure is what most people are looking for, and unfortunately, no such thing exists. Overnight remedies such as applying a tiny bit of toothpaste on your pimple seem to work by draining the pimple, but these can damage your skin, and are best avoided. Once a pimple has appeared, you should leave it alone, and allow it to disappear naturally. Simply ensure that you wash your skin regularly to get rid of excess oil, dirt and bacteria, and continue to apply the lemon/honey home remedy daily. Also remember that excessive use of soap is harmful, as it tends to dry out your skin, thus prompting it to produce more oil. Oily skin is of course more susceptible to pimples, and thus you only end up exacerbating the problem.
In case you continue to suffer from acne after a couple of months, you may want to consider using an over the counter anti pimple cream instead of a home remedy. Many anti pimple creams are a waste of money, but on the other hand, many have a bad reputation only because people expect them to work overnight. However, anti pimple creams that contain salicylic acid are very effective, as they address the root of the problem - dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin's surface and block pores. Here too, remember that you need to use the treatment daily for several weeks or possibly months, before you see results.
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