It is surprising to note that contrary to what we always believe, adolescents are not the only ones to have imperfections. These also mimic older faces. We can blame several culprits: genetics, the environment, diet, hormones… And if you clicked on the link to the article quickly, it may be because you are one of those who have everything tested against pimples (creams, lotions, masks against acne, etc.), but who are starting to believe that nothing works! And like us, you may have also come to the conclusion that commercially available abrasive products do more harm than good.
This is why grandma offers you acne mask preparations that you might like without “killing” your skin. And if you are put off by homemade preparations, because you never have the ingredients, then this selection will surely allow you to find what you need with what you have in your cupboards!
Some acne masks you absolutely need to know:
1) The activated charcoal mask
For this mask excellent against pimples and enlarged poresyou will need to mix a large teaspoon of activated charcoal powder with a few drops of lavender essential oil and nigella seed oil. Make a paste by adding apple cider vinegar. Apply this to your skin and leave it on until it dries. Rinse with warm water. It’s a real treat for combination skin and oily skin. regulate excess sebum of the latter. However, any skin type can appreciate it!
2) Avocado and honey
Puree a quarter of an avocado and add a good tablespoon of organic honey (use manuka honey if you have it, it is more purifying). Apply to your skin with an exposure time of 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water first to make the texture easier to rinse and softer, then finish with cold water. Thanks to this moisturizing and treating maskthe small unsightly pimples on dry or normal skin will quickly be forgotten. Sensitive skin prone to breakouts loves it too!
3) The garlic mask that scares away pimples (and vampires)
It was used in ancient Egypt to brew a love potion that makes you more attractive. Today, our vision of garlic is very different… and that’s a shame! It has many health and beauty benefits if not used alone. For fight pimple breakoutstry the natural garlic mask for acne-prone skin! Crush 2-3 cloves of garlic and make a paste with aloe vera gel. Leave to “infuse” for 10 minutes then use a cotton pad to apply the mixture to the problem areas. After 10 minutes of application, rinse with cold water.
4) The honey and aspirin face mask
Crush 2 or 3 aspirin tablets and mix with a tablespoon of water. Then add a teaspoon of raw honey and stir. Add a little honey if it seems too thick. Then apply to the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. This should also help remove small redness which accompany the buttons.
5) The yogurt and cucumber mask
On acne-prone skin, it is great against excess sebum and skin problems associated with impurities as well as for tighten enlarged pores. The skin texture therefore becomes even better in all respects. Remove the skin from a cucumber and cut it into pieces. Put everything in a blender with 120 g of natural yogurt (or Greek yogurt) and a teaspoon of powdered milk if you have it. Mix until you obtain a smooth paste. Apply to skin and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.