17/05/2022
Winter Blog Topic
HOMEMADE FACE MASKS FOR ACNE
There can be a lot of contributing factors at play when it comes to acne. While severe acne requires heavier medicated treatments, you can improve more mild breakouts with topical application.
Here are 3 recipes with natural ingredients and how they work.
1. Turmeric and honey mask 🧖🏻♀️
Directions
Mix together 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1 tablespoon honey.
Leave the mask on for 10–15 minutes.
Why it works: “Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help reduce inflammation in the skin.”
Powder or plant, turmeric can be turned into a paste for topical application.
Mixing it with honey, an antioxidant-rich product that’s also naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial may help soothe inflamed skin and prevent future breakouts.
2. Tea tree clay mask 🧖🏻♀️
Directions
Mix 1 to 2 drops of tea tree oil into your clay mask.
Leave the mask on for 10–15 mins and no longer than 30 minutes.
Why it works: “Tea tree oil is a tried and true antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.”
Be cautious, higher concentrations can be irritating to the skin.
Due to its potential hormone-disrupting properties, you can dilute 1 to 2 drops with honey or in your calcium bentonite clay mask, which creates a barrier between the skin and possible irritants.
Blend some aloe vera with turmeric or green tea
Leave 15–20 minutes.
Why it works: “Aloe is a natural calming ingredient.”
It can be helpful, if acne is very inflamed and irritated, to help calm the skin.
This plant also has naturally occurring salicylic acid, which makes it an ideal opponent of acne, especially for people with oily skin.
The powdered turmeric or green tea in this mask help with oil control and skin sensitivity.
3. Left over oatmeal mask 🧖🏻♀️
Directions
Boil oats with water, as you normally would for a breakfast option, and allow the mixture to cool completely before applying to your skin.
Leave 20–30 minutes.
Why it works: Oats contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Oat bran specifically is a good source of B complex vitamins, vitamin E, protein, fat, and minerals.
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