Not everyone gets pimples, but many of us, from fresh-faced teens to young adults on their first job interview, fear the unexpected appearance of this under-the-skin menace. But what are they, and how close are we really to finding a cure to everyone’s least-favorite facial feature? In the video above, ASAP Science explains what pimples are, how we get them, and what science is doing to help us get rid of them.
The human body has over four million hair follicles. Inside these follicles is a gland that produces an oil called sebum, which moisturizes your skin and hair. But these follicles can be blocked by dead skin cells, and although sebum keeps being produced, it’s stuck underneath the blockage. Bacteria shows up to feed on the dead skin cells, so your body sends extra blood and white blood cells to help fight the bacteria. This creates the telltale red swelling associated with pimples. Once the blood and white blood cells do their job, the cells die and, combined with the dead skin cells, create the whitehead pimple.
Pimples are plentiful on teens due to high levels of hormones like testosterone thanks to puberty, which increases the amount of sebum produced, which in turn ups the chances of blockages occurring. It’s not just teens that are affected by pimples, however. They can occur when someone is dealing with a stressful situation because of high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. This increases inflammation and lowers our immune systems' ability to fight off the bacteria that are feeding on the dead skin cells in blockages.
So, what can be done to cure pimples once and for all? Cleaning your face and occasionally exfoliating your skin can work, however cleanliness, as well as your diet, only plays a minor role in the appearance of acne. Your genetics and hormones are actually more responsible for your breakouts, but there are drugs that can help kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce the amount of sebum produced, and remove dead skin cell blockages. Science has also been looking at those who don’t get acne as a way of curing those who do. This bacteria found on non-acne people could one day help those who suffer from pimples, but it’s still a long way off.
Remedies to arrest Pimples:
Natural Remedies: 
Oranges: Ah, oranges. They taste rejuvenating and refreshing, and our skin may find them just as appealing as our taste buds do. Acne that is caused by bacteria and extra oil/dead skin cells clogging up pores may improve with the use of an orange peel face mask of sorts, thanks to the vitamin C, citric acid, and it’s astringent properties.
Directions to use: 2 orange peels + Fresh water, Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Grind/pound up your orange peels (you could use a blender, mortar and pestle, whatever gets the job done) and add a little water to create a paste. Add a little at a time, as too much will make it too thin and runny. Once you have the right consistency, apply it to your face and/or problem areas. Wait for 20-25 minutes. Ideally the mask should be firm, but it can still work if it isn’t. Rinse off completely with water, pat your face dry, and apply a good moisturize.
Aloevera Gel: Aloe vera gel can be used with other things to fight acne, but it’s a good thing on its own as well. If it’s going to be used on its own, the best is to have a little aloe plant floating around in your house, otherwise a good gel that’s sold in stores may work as well-just do some research on which ones have the least amount of additives. Not only is the aloe soothing, it works as an anti-inflammatory, decreasing redness and swelling. It also has antibacterial properties.
Directions to use: Wash your face with water and pat dry. Using your fingertips or a Q-tip, apply the aloe directly to your problem areas and leave it for 45 minutes and then wash with luke warm water.
Garlic Wonders: Either extract the garlic juice and mix it with 1 teaspoons or so of water, or mash up 2-3 cloves and let sit in water for about 10 minutes. Using a cotton pad, soak up the juice or garlic water and cover problem spots. If you don’t have a cotton pad or something similar to apply it with, the mixture can be a bit runny and hard to work with. In this case, substitute aloe vera gel for water. If you choose to ingest garlic, a clove or two a day should be enough.
Potato touch:Wash your face with water and pat almost dry, leaving it a bit damp. Grate 1 raw potato and rub the pulp and juice onto your face for a few minutes in a circular motion. Let it dry for 15-30 minutes, and then rinse off completely with warm water.
Skin & Blood Purifiers:
SAFI Syrup: Safi is very effective in treating problems like impurities in the blood, skin eruptions, pimples, boils, heat rashes, itching, nose bleeding, chronic and temporary constipation, measles, a burning sensation while urination and general lassitude.Its 100% natural composition of 30 essential blood purifying elements and herbs ensures that pimples, acne, blemishes not only disappear but seldom come back.The herbal remedy for skin diseases such as acne vulgaris, boils, skin rashes, blemishes, urticaria etc. Checks nose bleeding, cures constipation, corrects indigestion, improves complexion and helps you to stay slim and smart.
Zandu Lalima Syrup: Lalima is a 100% Ayurvedic Blood & Skin purifier tonic which works from within cleansing/purifying the toxins from the blood which are the root cause of acne and dull skin. Regular intake of Lalima addresses the root cause i.e., Blood impurities and thereby imparts blemish free long lasting pinkish fairness.
Face Wash Therapy:
A good Face Wash or Cleanser ideally made for the oily skin can do so. Let’s learn about the best face washes available in India for oily skin and pimples.        1.Clean & Clear face wash from Jhonson & Jhonson, 2. Jolen Face Wash Gel with Lemon Extracts, 3. Neutrogena  Oil free Acne Wash, 4. Vedic Line Neem & Brahmi Disinfecting Face Wash, 5. Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash, 6. Lakme Clear Pores Face Clean-up, 7. VLCC Acne Care Oil Control Face Wash, 8. Jovees Tea Tree Oil Control Face Wash, 9. Olay Acne Control Face Wash, 10. Pond's Oil Control Skin Mattifying Facial Foam. 
Clean Habits for Acne Control:
Technically, a pillowcase should be washed at the very least once a week. While most of us don’t practice this, when it comes to keeping your skin fresh and healthy, it might help to get a little picky about your pillowcase. If you never wash it, all the stuff that gets rubbed onto it then comes in contact with your face for around 6-8 hours every night, and can exacerbate your acne. Keeping a clean, comfy place to rest your weary head is worth the hassle of stuffing your pillow back into its case-the real reason we avoid washing it-if it could prevent future breakouts.
Keep your hands clean while touching your face and remove any unwanted extra nails on the fingers.
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