Home Remedies to Reduce Bumps on Forehead
Written by Jessica Lal on May 2, 2022
Bumps on the forehead are common and can be a cosmetic problem for some people. These forehead bumps typically occur due to acne.
These problems generally develop as a result of excessive sebum production, clogged pores, genetics, skin aging, and the use of pomades.
Home Remedies to Reduce Forehead Bumps
You can try the following home remedies to suppress and soothe acne bumps on the forehead, but only the mild kind.
Caution: Patch test each of these remedies on the underside of your arm before applying them to your forehead. This is to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients in the remedy and will not have an adverse skin reaction after trying the remedy.
Honey and cinnamon
Honey is enriched with skin healing nutrients that exhibit potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. (3) This remedy can soothe your bump and also fight off the underlying infection that caused it in the first place.
How to use:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or turmeric to form a paste.
- Gently cleanse the infected skin.
- Apply the mixture to the affected area, and leave it on for a few minutes.
- Rinse it off.
Neem rinses or masks
Neem is a popular antiseptic agent.
How to use:
- To prepare a rinse, boil neem leaves in water.
- To prepare a paste, combine neem powder and honey, aloe vera gel, or simply water.
- You can also use neem oil for spot treatment.
Yogurt-based masks
Yogurt contains lactic acid, which is a natural exfoliating agent that helps remove the dead upper layers of the skin.
How to use:
- Mix 3–4 tablespoons of yogurt with 1 tablespoon of honey or aloe vera gel. You may add some turmeric or rose water.
- If the paste is runny, add some oatmeal powder to make it thicker.
- Apply the paste to your face, and massage it in for 1–2 minutes.
- Let it dry for 10 minutes before washing it off.
Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera gel is an anti-inflammatory agent and can help bring down the swelling and redness in and around your bumps. Plus, it is full of antioxidants that can aid skin healing.
How to use:
- Extract aloe vera gel from a freshly cut leaf and apply it directly to the pimple.
- You can also mix aloe vera gel with a little bit of turmeric powder to make a paste, and use it for spot treatment.
