Following a proper beauty regime is very important for oily and acne-prone skin. It helps to keep the oil at bay and prevents the acne from showing up. However, sometimes, they are just too stubborn and show up nonetheless.
Here are a few of the face masks that can be easily made from all the natural ingredients and help to keep that stubborn acne in check. They would help by working at the cause of the acne which will make it disappear in some time.
Before you apply these masks, make sure to exfoliate your skin or you can also take steam to open up the pores.
1. Green tea face mask
You would need:
Green tea- 1 tbsp
Honey- 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
Sugar- 3 tsp
Mix all the ingredients together till they form a paste-like consistency. Then apply it to your face and neck and massage for 2 minutes, leave it on your skin for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.
2. Turmeric face mask
You would need:
Turmeric- 1 tsp
honey – 1 tsp
Raw milk/yogurt- 3 tsp
Mix the ingredients together till they form a paste and apply it all over face and neck. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then clean it gently with a washcloth. If there is a yellow tint left on your skin due to turmeric then use apple cider vinegar diluted with water on a cotton to get rid of it.
3. Baking soda face mask
You would need:
Baking soda- 1tsp
Olive/coconut oil- 1 tsp
Raw honey- 1 tbsp
Mix all the ingredients together and apply it on the face and neck. Make sure to avoid eyebrows, eyes and mouth very carefully. Rub the mask gently on the skin for 2 minutes and then let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Do avoid eyebrows if you want them to stay as they are because baking soda with coconut oil also helps to get rid of unwanted hair.
4. Cinnamon face mask
You would need:
Cinnamon powder- 1 tsp
Aloe vera gel- 2 tsp
Honey- 3 tsp
Mix the ingredients to form a paste and rub it gently on your face and neck for 2 minutes and then leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water. DO NOT apply this maks if you have a sensitive skin and wash it off immediately if you feel any irritation or burning. This mask would also remove your blackheads along with treating your acne.
5. Papaya face mask
You would need:
Papaya mashed- 2 tbsp
Honey- 1tsp
Olive/coconut oil- 1 tsp
Lemon juice- 1 tsp
Mix all the ingredients together and gently massage on your skin for 2 minutes before leaving it on for 10-15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water. Apply regularly for better results.
Make your own face mask and get that natural glow within minutes.