HOMEMADE FACE PACKS FOR PIMPLES/ACNE---- BY MEGHA

 

Breaking out lately? And you are tired of applying all those chemical products on your face? Here is something you can do to treat your pimples/acne and that too with all the natural ingredients. So, come let's glow together.💞

1. TURMERIC ACNE MASK

INGREDIENTS

1. Turmeric 

2. Curd

3. Honey 

4. Lemon(optional)

HOW TO MAKE

Take 1 teaspoon curd. Add a pinch of turmeric to it. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and few drops of lemon if you want. Mix it well. Leave it for 15-20 mins. Rinse your face with lukewarm water. If the turmeric powder leaves a yellowish tint on the face then use a milk-soaked cotton pad to go over stained areas. Apply it twice a week for better results.

WHY IT WORKS

Turmeric is a natural antiseptic, an antibacterial ingredient that soothes your inflamed acne-prone skin mixing it with honey and curd, the natural antioxidants will not make your skin dry and give you the required glow. Lemon is optional for sensitive skin.

2. TEA TREE OIL MASK 

INGREDIENTS

1. Aloe Vera gel

2. Tea tree oil 

HOW TO MAKE

Take 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel ( either from fresh leaves or the one you get from the market). Add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil (this essential oil is concentrated so be careful before using it).

Mix it well and apply it on your face. Keep it for 10-15 mins. You can also leave it overnight. You can apply it every other day for better results.

WHY IT WORKS

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that acts as an antibacterial oil and works wonder on acne. It is quite concentrated and can react on sensitive skin so do a patch test first. Aloe Vera is really good for acne and acne marks. This face mask is best for oily skin.

3. ASPIRIN ACNE MASK

INGREDIENTS

1. Aspirin

2. Honey (for dry skin)

3. Lemon (for oily skin)

HOW TO USE

Take 2 tablets of aspirin, crush them well. Add a few drops of honey( if you have dry skin), or add few drops of lemon( if you have oily skin). Mix them well to make a paste and apply and apply it to your face or you can just apply on that acne/pimple. Apply it for 10-15 minutes only. Apply this mask once or twice a week, do not overuse this mask. 

WHY IT WORKS 

Aspirin contains salicylic acid and BHA which are effective to fight acne, acne scars. They even tighten your pores and soothes that inflamed and itchy skin. Adding honey to it, will not make your skin dry. If you have oily skin and want to get rid of that excess oil replace honey with lemon.

4. FULLER'S EARTH FACE MASK

INGREDIENTS

1. Fuller's Earth (Multani mitti)

2. Rosewater

3. Lemon(optional)

HOW TO USE

Take 1 tablespoon fuller's earth. Add rosewater to make a paste. You can add lemon if it suits you. Apply this mask for good 20-30 minutes. Apply this mask twice a week or you can even apply in daily if you have extremely oily skin.

WHY IT WORKS

Fuller's earth is a magical ingredient for oily skin people. It helps to get rid of that excess oil on your face. It helps heal pimples and acne. Its regular use will make your skin soft and will also helps to fade your acne scars. Rose water should be used in the replacement of normal water as it will give your better result. Using lemon will help you to remove your tan. This face mask is my personal favorite💓

5. GREEN TEA FACE MASK

INGREDIENTS

1. Green tea 

2. Honey 

3. Aloe Vera gel

HOW TO MAKE

Remove the leaves from one or two tea bags and moisten them in warm water. Mix the leaves with honey or Aloe Vera gel. Spread the mixture on the acne-prone areas of your face (for me it's my whole goddamn face 😕). Leave the mask for 10-20 minutes. Apply it two times a week.

WHY IT WORKS

As we know drinking green tea is beneficial for your overall body. But let me tell you applying green tea on your face is even more beneficial as it will reduce the sebum(oil) secretion of your face and will not let your pores clog. Honey or Aloe Vera gel will help to hydrate your skin and you will get that natural glow.