BEAUTY

Using diluted tea tree oil as a spot treatment works like a magic. SABISTA KHAN, Entrepreneur

Applying a paste made of crushed aspirin. Aspirin contains salicylic acid which is a top-shelf acne fighter by all accounts. Applying a paste made of aspirin immediately removes excess oil and dead skin. In other words, it helps to unclog and dry out your angry pores, while simultaneously reducing swelling and redness. It’s one of the home remedies that dermatologists recommend, and it even helps reduce pain at the application site. To make the paste, crush an aspirin with a spoon and swirl it with a few drops of water. Then apply it directly to the pimple.

LAKHANI,

Teacher at Aga Khan Academy

Aloevera gel with tea tree oil works the best. SAMEEKSHA DUGAR, Digital Creator

An acne patch is about the closest thing that you can get to a vacuum for acne. It protects the blemishes from dirt and other contaminants while absorbing secretion. The patch doesn’t heal your acne overnight. However, it facilitates the process of healing by speeding up the process and even prevent scarring. To use acne patches, clean and moisturize your face as normal. Then apply the sticker to your pimple and wear it overnight. It’s crucial that you wear the patch for at least six hours. Then wash your face as you would during your normal morning routine.

KHAN, Student

This is a hack my mother used to use and passed it on to me and so I am passing it on to Tulip and many more as well. Tadheen is a skin ointment and is a need for every household. It is an Ayurvedic medicine which can be used by both adults and children. As a teenager having pimples was a big deal. Therefore, Mummy’s Nuska (formula) of applying “Tadheen” in the night before bed was the miracle I was waiting for and wanting. This became a night routine for me that I still follow till date for pimples. Wash your face before bed and apply the ointment on your pimples in small amounts and rub gently. Do not overdo it with the ointment as it is very cooling and then your eyes will water and you will not be able to open them for a while.

HASHMI, Content Writer

Intra lesion also steroid treatment.

Aloe Vera hack this hack works best when the Pimple is almost about to burst. Wash your face like you regularly might, take steam for a few seconds to open the pores. You can burst the pimple and immediately wash it with cold water. Post which apply Aloe Vera generously and you can also add a few drops of vitamin e for a full skin care.

Take Aloe Vera gel and apply it leave it overnight and see the magic!

MAHAJAN, Corporate Grooming Trainer

There are so many amazing Tea tree oil benefits. This is one of the effective pimple hacks. I like diluting 1-2 drops of tea tree oil into a carrier oil. Before applying on your face, do a small patch test to see if there’s any skin irritation. Take a cotton round or a Q-tip and dab the diluted tea tree oil on the blemishes and leave it overnight. ABIDA FATIMA, Blogger

Using OTC treatment like Adapalene & Benzoyl Peroxide in combination helps in drying out the pimple overnight. As tempting as it may seem, do NOT pop or squeeze the pimple just to get rid of it. This can eventually lead to scars and pits. SAMIYA ZAHOOR, Dentist

This is one of grandma’s skin hacks for helping with overnight treatment of pimples and inflammation from it. All you need is wild turmeric and raw milk.Mix 1/4 teaspoon of wild turmeric with enough raw milk to form a paste and apply it on the pimple as a spot treatment, leave it on overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. Turmeric is known for its anti-bacterial properties which helps bring down the inflammation and works for lightening acne scars as well.

& CEO, Alayna

I use the Aloe Vera under eye gel from biotique on an unwanted pimple. The watery-coolness of aloevera overnight helps it fade out in no time. FATIEHA FATIMA, Interior designer and Artist

There’s something about the rains that put us all in the mood for some romance. Maybe it’s the movies that we’ve been watching since childhood that have romanticised the rains so much. It doesn’t matter if you have a special someone or not, you can always listen to some beautiful love songs in the rain and it’s sure to boost your mood. Who said only kids can have fun in the rain? Go out by yourself or take your friends along, get drenched and dance and relive your childhood!

If you’ve got kids at home, make some paper boats and have a race in the rain. You’ll not only be encouraging them to play outside like we did but also be giving their eyes a break from the constant use of iPads!

Go for a walk to KBR or any park for that matter and enjoy the weather and the earthy smell! It’s never a bad idea to go for a walk as you’ll have some time for yourself and it’ll clear your head!

Go for an ice cream with your friends or family while it rains. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful rains with your loved ones but your ice creams. Don’t forget to ask for a bite from the others’ ice creams and end up eating half of it!

It doesn’t matter if you’re an amazing baker worthy of being on Masterchef or someone who has always wanted to try their hand at baking. Put on your apron and whip up a cake for yourself or your entire family.

We can all agree that this gloomy weather makes us never want to get out of bed. So let’s just take a break and sleep in. Sleep all you want. This is the sign you’ve been waiting for.

When was the last time you went on a bicycle ride with your friends? If not recently, then head to necklace road, rent a bicycle and enjoy the amazing weather while enjoying the beautiful view. You’re sure to be reminded of the time you cycled as a kid with all your friends!

Brew a hot cup of coffee and snuggle up in your blanket with a book. With such busy schedules these days, it’s good to take some time off for yourself. You can pick up your favourite book or even start reading something you’ve been wanting to read for a while.

Watch that movie that always cracks you up or the one that makes you cry like a baby or some sci-fi that you’ve heard a lot about. You can also take this time to watch the new season of your favourite TV series! Pick your friends up and go for a long drive. You can choose to go to the airport or even the ORR. It’s sure to be fun with your friends’ constant chatter and amazing music!

Monopoly may be one of those games that causes a lot of fights but it’s still fun to play. Gather your friends for a game of Monopoly or play carom with your family. Ludo, UNO and Poker are some of the other options.