Acne is a condition that happens when your skin follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.
It often causes pimples.
Acne is most common in young ages but can appear at any time.
I have had them before and below, you’ll find my top 6 homemade face mask for acne and the benefits of each of the ingredients.
ARE FACE MASKS GOOD FOR ACNE?
In general, Face mask should be a safe and good practice for your skin.
You can get rid of acne, and pimples fast using the best face mask for your skin!
Homemade remedies can help prevent bumps on your face and get away from your pimples at home. you can treat and prevent acne and skin problem with face masks.
There’s a lot of good face masks in the market, but this time I will share with you the best DIY face masks for actually get rid of acne with ingredients that you have in your kitchen.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU PUT A MASK ON YOUR FACE?
In general, should be good 1-3 times a week, but it depends on your skin type.
If you have sensitive skin, you probably should go for one time per week, and if you try using face masks regularly and your skin is being good with it, you can easily do 2 or 3 times a week.
NOTE: Please consider always do a test on your skin first when you are trying a new ingredient.
REACTION TEST
Apply a little bit of the new ingredient on a small area of your chain, and let it rest for 15 minutes, then rinse and wait for 24 hours to see any reaction.
The next day, if the test area is right and you feel secure about the product, go and try it all over your face!
AND… BEFORE YOU PUT ANYTHING ON YOU FACE
Ensure that your skin is thoroughly clean and with a towel and hot water get your pores ready. If you think that you have rosacea, psoriasis, or severe acne, ask a dermatologist before putting a homemade face mask on your skin.
WHAT IS THE BEST FACE MASK FOR ACNE?
It will depend on your specific skin problem and your type of skin.
(oily, normal, dry, combination and sensitive)
Below, I share the benefits (based on studies) of natural ingredients that can be added in face masks so that you can identify the best DIY face mask’s best for your skin type and specific acne problem.
Benefits of oats on skin
-Contains zinc, that helps to reduce inflammation on your skin
-can kill the acne-causing bacteria
-it’s an antioxidant
-Can oaks the excessive oil on your skin
Benefits of baking soda on skin
-relief for itching
-Balance the PH on your skin
-Can helps exfoliate dead skin cells
-anti-inflammatory properties
-antibacterial properties
-Natural cleanser for your skin
Benefits of tomatoes on skin
-Natural astringent
-Contains Vitamin C
-Contains Vitamin B (antiaging properties)
-The acidity of tomato can naturally clean your face
Benefits of Lemon juice on skin
-Natural antioxidant
-Contains Vitamin C
-Glow your skin
-Increasing collagen on your face
Benefits of honey on skin
-Antibacterial properties
-Antiseptic properties
-Prevent aging
-Help your skin to retain moisture
Benefits of yogurt on skin
-Exfoliating properties
-diminishing the appearance of wrinkles
-Promotes a young-looking skin
-nourish, straighten and repair
Benefits of coconut milk on skin
-Can helps maintain elasticity and flexibility
-prevents wrinkles
-glow your skin
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6 HOMEMADE FACE MASKS RECIPES
1. Oats and Baking soda face mask
Ingredients:
½ cup raw oats
2 tsp of baking soda
⅓ cup of water
Instructions
1.let the oat flakes sit in the water for 1 hour
2.in a bowl, mix the soaked oatmeal with the baking soda
3.with your clean hands, apply directly to your skin.
Time: 15-20 minutes.
How often: No more than 3 times a week.
Skin Type: Combination, oily and dry.
2. Tomato and coconut milk face mask
Ingredients
1 medium tomato
5 tablespoons of coconut milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the tomato with a fork
- Add the coconut milk and mix
- with your clean hands, apply directly to your skin.
Time: 15-20 minutes.
How often: No more than 3 times a week.
Skin Type: Combination and dry.
3. Honey and lemon juice face mask
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of raw, pure honey
2 tsp of natural lemon juice
⅓ cup of water
Instructions
1.in a bowl, mix the lemon juice and water
2.add the honey previously melted and mix.
3.with your clean hands, apply directly to your skin.
Time: 15-20 minutes.
How often: No more than 2 times a week.
Skin Type: Combination, oily and dry.
4. Greek yogurt and lemon juice face mask
Ingredients:
¼ cup of yougurt
2 tsp of lemon juice
Instructions
1.in a bowl, mix the lemon juice and yogurt
2.with your clean hands, apply directly to your skin.
3. Massage gently your face
Time: 15 minutes.
How often: No more than 3 times a week.
Skin Type: Combination and dry.
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5. Baking soda, honey, and lemon juice face mask
Ingredients:
2 tsp of lemon juice
2 tsp of honey
1 tsp of baking soda
Instructions
1.in a bowl, mix the lemon juice and baking soda
2. Add the honey previously melted.
3.with your clean hands, apply directly to your skin.
4. Massage gently your face
Time: 15-20 minutes.
How often: No more than 2 times a week.
Skin Type: Combination, oily and dry.
6. Tumeric and out face mask
Ingredients:
½ cup of oats
1 tsp of root Tumeric or 1 tsp of powder Tumeric
1 tablespoon of honey
¼ cup of milk
instructions
1.in a bowl, soak the oats with milk for 30 minutes
2.after that time add the Tumeric and honey
3.with your clean hands, apply directly to your skin.
4. Massage gently your face
NOTE: Tumeric can be hard to remove from your skin and leave a yellow tone; you can add more milk to avoid painting your face.
Time: 15 minutes.
How often: No more than 2 times a week.
Skin type: all skin types
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FINAL THOUGHTS
The everyday makeup routine, accumulated impurities in the skin, environmental pollution and many other factors cause our pores to become clogged and can cause acne.
It is wonderful that nature offers us, and from home, you can make different facial masks to treat skin problems.
What do you think of this article? If you try any mask, tell me about your experience in the comments below.
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