What are some good homemade acne treatments?
Nicole asked:
I have proactive, and it just drys my skin out. I was wondering for any masks i can make with household items? That actually work. I have a dance coming up and i want to look pretty for my date. Please help!
I have proactive, and it just drys my skin out. I was wondering for any masks i can make with household items? That actually work. I have a dance coming up and i want to look pretty for my date. Please help!
alright here are just some of the home made remedies that might help you….
1)Aspirin mask with honey I tried it and damn it made my skin baby butt smooth and brought down the size of my pimples i reccomend you try it it also helps with cysts….Now you can make your own recipe for this it really depends on how your skin is..
heres my recipe
*2-3 aspirins
*Dab of honey (honey has great antibacterial properties plus helps moisturize the skin)
*2-3 drops of EVOO or u can use jojoba oil (I find that adding this makes it more moisturizing)
*1 pump of my moisturizer (I use cerave it really is good for dry skin but you can use whatever moisturizer you want.
Other people may add lemon juice or yogurt to their recipe so just find what works for you!
How to do it: I apply this mask on my entire face and leave for 15 minutes i then take it off while rubbing gently so it acts as an exfoliator!
2)Bakin soda is very cheap cooking ingredient that most people have in their homes already, baking soda can be used as a great scrub. The purpose of a scrub is to exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin that can eventually clog pores and lead to acne spots.
To start off, you’ll want to mix a small amount of baking soda with some water for form a paste. Baking soda is very effective as a scrub, so you want to be sure to be extra careful when applying it to your face. Gently massage the paste into your skin for ten to fifteen seconds. Then rinse the baking soda off, and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
3)Lemon juice (Applied topically) Due to its disinfectant properties, lemon juice does indeed help to clear up acne. When applied topically on the skin, the acid in lemon juice breaks down the main acne-causing bacteria, p. acnes. The citric acid, known as L-absorbic acid, also cleanses clogged pores and makes them appear smaller. Other benefits include reducing overall redness, lightening skin tone and giving the face a soft glow. Not surprisingly, L-absorbic acid is found in many acne-treating products. Unlike acne products sold in stores, lemon juice is relatively inexpensive and affordable. The acne clearing effects should be visible within a few days of use. It is also used to treat disinfect minor wounds, scratches and tears in the skin.
4)Egg white mask Rich in protein, egg whites can be used as a mask to heal and rebuild your skin. It can also help to absorb excess oil from your skin.
To start off, crack an egg, removing the yolk so that just the egg whites are left behind. Beat these egg whites, and apply them directly to your face. Let it sit for fifteen minutes, and then rinse the egg off.
5)Tea tree oil- TTO is a commonly used all-natural household antiseptic, which you can pick up at most drugstores or supermarkets. You can apply TTO directly to acne spots to kill bacteria, or, if you strongly dilute it with another oil (such as jojoba oil), over your entire face.
Tea tree gel can be easier to apply than the oil, and many are made for applying over large areas of skin, so they aren’t quite as strong as straight TTO and do not need to be diluted.
6)Witch hazel has disinfectant properties. Use on the skin can reduce the bacteria there, helping to prevent inflammation and the formation of acne.
7)apple cider vinegar though most people that use vinegar to treat acne use the apple cider form of vinegar, you can also use plain old regular vinegar. Regardless of which type you use, vinegar can be very helpful with it comes to clearing up acne. It can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance your skin’s pH, and absorb extra oil on your skin.
*Starting with clean, dry skin, apply diluted vinegar (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to your skin with a cotton ball, and leave it on. If you want, you can also use a stronger vinegar solution (say, 2 or 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar), and apply it directly to problem areas, rinsing it off after ten minutes.
8)Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera has been used for many years in kitchens for topical application to burns. Another benefit of aloe is that it can prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal acne spots.
Hope that helped!!!