Acne prone skin is a real bummer for the girls. It’s horrible to deal with acne and blackheads in our day to day lives. You don’t feel like going out or being seen, and you’ve probably tried every possible remedy. Luckily, there are many things you can do at home to help fight acne and make your skin look smooth and clean every day. One such thing is to apply a face mask, completely designed for acne-prone skin. You can certainly buy one at the shops, but there are several DIY masks that you can whip up anytime at the comfort of your home.
1 Oatmeal/honey and milk facial mask
Oatmeal has 18 amino acids that get absorbed into the skin promoting skin healing and renewal. It’s perfect for dry, sensitive and acne-prone skin. It also helps in removing scarring and pigmentation.
Ingredients
Blend four tbsp of Oatmeal into a fine powder,
Add two tbsp of milk and one tbsp of honey. Mix them to form a smooth paste.
Directions
Cleanse skin and apply the mixture, leave on for 15 mins and rinse with cool water.
Use this mask twice a week to bless with flawless and glowing complexion.
2 Carrot face maks
Carrots are said to be rich in vitamin A and hence quite effective in reducing redness, inflammation, and scars caused by acne.
Ingredients
Mash a carrot or you can blend it well and add some flour to it. Mix both of them well to get a consistent paste.
Directions
Cleanse your skin wild mild face wash and then apply the mixture evenly on your face and neck and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. Use this face mask twice in a week to see effective results.
3 Pumpkin Facemask
Pumpkin is not only good to eat but also help in treating your acne too. It is to be said that this magical veggie is a good source of vitamin E, C and known for being rich in zinc.
Ingredients
Take pumpkin puree in a bowl and add egg white and few drops of olive oil into it.And mix all the ingredients well to make a thick paste
Directions
Apply this mixture on cleansed face and leave it on your face for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. For the instant result, you can repeat the procedure 3 times in a week.
4 Orange peel facemasks
This fruit has magic. not only the eatable portion but its peel also does wonder on the skin. Hence, peel an orange and put the peel to dry out for at least 24 hours. Once dry, Crush the peels in a blender to get orange peel powder.
Ingredients
Take 2 tablespoons of dried orange peel in powdered form and a tablespoon of rosewater and a pinch of honey. Mix them together in a bowl to make a paste.
Directions
Apply this mixture on cleansed face and leave it for almost 25 minutes and then wash it with cold water. Repeat the procedure twice a week to see the effective results.
5 Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is a god’s gift for treating thousands of skin problems. The skin infection such as acne, eczema, pimples, skin lesions & other skin related infection. When it arrives at utilizing the aloe vera face mask for healing face related infection like acne vulgaris & wrinkles, nothing can be more beneficial than that.
Ingredients
Mix rosewater, lemon juice, aloe vera, and a pinch of turmeric and 2 drops of glycerine it. Mix them well apply on your face and neck.
Directions
Aloe vera face mask contains the energetic antioxidants, anti-bacterial substances. It also combats aging and beneficial for scar and skin burns. For best results apply the mixture daily for 15minutes before going to bed. Rinse off clearly with cold water.
6 Cinnamon and honey
Both cinnamon and honey are great for so much more than just eating. Sure, they taste great, but both of these foods also have great benefits for your skin. Combining them helps battle acne and give you the clear complexion you crave.
Ingredients
Add 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Directions
Combine the two ingredients and smear the mixture all over your face. Leave in place for 15 minutes, then rinse.
7 Baking Soda
Baking soda draw out the bacteria and junk that clogs your pores which leads to acne. This simple mask is one you can use as often as you need it. Get ready to see the results you want.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
Directions
Combine water and baking soda to form a thick paste. Spread it on your face and allow it to absorbed by your face for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.