Homemade Face Masks for Acne
Acne is also known as pimples or plugged pores.
Pimples are the blackheads or white heads that appear on your face. They
can turn into lumps on nodules on severe cases. When you reach your teen
years, you will begin to experience acne. Mild acne is easier to treat.
You can begin by washing the affected area with a mild soap and warm
water. This will remove dead skin cells and oil.
If you want to do away with over the counter
treatment that has salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide that can possibly
be harmful to sensitive skin, you can use homemade face masks that you
can create on your own in the comfort of your home. Here are some great
recipes you can use for homemade face masks for your acne prone skin.
Baking Soda Homemade Face Mask
You need two basic ingredients for this mask. You
will need water and baking soda. You can find these easily in your
kitchen. Make a mix of water and baking soda. Apply on your skin and
leave on for about 20 minutes. Wash your face with warm water to remove
the mask. You can use this to clarify your skin and can be used twice a
week to help improve your acne prone skin.
Egg White Homemade Face Mask
Acne can be caused by an unclean face. To have a fresh and acne free
skin, you can use egg white mask. This is a cheap and simple alternative
to expensive facials. Separate the egg white from its yolk. Whip the
white egg until you reach a frothy and soft texture. Apply it on your
face and leave on for approximately 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Egg Yolk Homemade Face Mask
This is another version of the egg mask. This time, you will be using
the egg yolk, which is a good source of Vitamin A that can help fight
acne and scarring. Whisk the egg yolk and apply on your face for 20
minutes. Wash off with water.
Basil Homemade Face Mask
For this natural face mask, you will need 3 tsp of dried basil leaves.
Steep the basil leaves in boiling water in 10 to 20 minutes. Let the
solution cool before applying it to your face with a cotton ball.
Salt Homemade Face Mask
A lot of people will tell you that swimming in the ocean is good for
acne prone skin. If you like the thought of this, you can make your own
salt mask. You can do this by mixing salt with water. Wait for the salt
to completely dissolve in the water then apply on your face.
Oatmeal Homemade Mask
You can blend water with oatmeal to make this mask. Apply on your skin
and leave on for 10-15 minutes. This will scrub off dead skin cells and
is good for acne prone skin.
Apply and Honey Homemade Mask
This is a yummy treat for your skin and is good way to combat acne.
Grate 1 medium sized apple and add 4 tablespoons of honey. Smooth over
your face and leave on for ten minutes then rinse with warm water.
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