Not every girl or boy is blessed with clean and clear skin. In the process of maintaining neat skin, one has to face the hurdles like wrinkles, pimples, blemishes, acne, etc., Every girl’s dream is to look beautiful without any acne or wrinkles on the face.
Yes, this is possible with just the simple home made items which are available in kitchen. No need to spend thousands of bucks on harsh chemicals or on beauty parlours.
Note : Before going for any mask or applying any face pack always clean your face properly with cleanser, so that the dirt inside the skin gets wiped off and the skin pores are opened up.
Follow these simple face masks for Acne:
Baking soda with coconut oil :
Ingredients :
- Baking soda : 1 tsp
- Coconut oil : 1 tbsp
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take 1 tbsp of coconut oil and add 1 tsp of baking soda.
- Stir well until all lumps disappears and make a thick paste.
- Add more soda if the paste is liquid
- Now clean your face with cleanser.
- Take the paste and start massaging on the face in circular motion.
- Let it sit for 10 mins Rinse with lukewarm.
- water Again wash your face with cool water.
Why Baking Soda
Baking soda is not only used for washing dishes but is also an excellent cleanser for face.
Note : Try this mask once in a week for better results
Oatmeal with coconut oil :
Ingredients
- Oatmeal : 3 tbsp.
- Coconut : 1 tsp.
- Warm water : 1/4 cup.
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take 3 tbsp of oatmeal powder and add to it 1/4 cup of warm water.
- Mix well until it becomes paste.
- Now add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to it.
- Clean your face with cleanser.
- Apply the mask and leave it for 15 mins.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water.
Why coconut oil and oatmeal:
Coconut oil contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which can easily fight against acne. Oatmeal maintains pH balance of the skin and relaxes skin effectively.
Tomato and Aloevera juice:
Ingredients:
- Aloevera gel : 1 tbsp.
- Tomato juice : 1 tbsp.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take 1 tbsp of tomato juice and add to it aloevera gel.
- Whisk it properly.
- Apply the juice and leave it for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why aloevera and tomato :
Alovera is very effective in fighting acne and blemishes on skin. Tomato removes dark spots and gives even skin tone.
Papaya and Egg white :
Ingredients
- Papaya : 1/2 cup paste.
- Egg white : 1
Prep time : 10 mins.
Process :
- Take paste of 1/2 cup papaya.
- Add to it 1 egg white and Whisk it well.
- Apply the mask and leave it for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water After 5 mins,
- Again wash your face with cool water, so that the pores can get closed.
Why papaya and egg :
The beta hydroxy acid, papain, potassium, vitamins A and C in papaya fights and heals acne. Egg white contains proteins which is a good nutrient to skin which gives even skin tones and improves skin elasticity.
Cucumber with Oatmeal :
Ingredients :
- Cucumber : 1 small sized.
- Oatmeal : 1 cup.
- Yogurt : 2 tsp.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take a small cucumber and make it fine paste.
- Add to it 1 cup of oatmeal and 2 tsp of yogurt.
- Mix it well.
- Apply the paste and let it dry for 30 mins.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water.
- Pat dry.
Why cucumber and oatmeal?
Cucumber contains the cooling agents which soothes skin and prevents extra oil sebum on the skin, which is one of the factors for acne. Oatmeal maintains pH balance of the skin.
Egg and Lemon :
Ingredients:
- Egg : 1.
- Lemon : 3 tsp.
Prep time : 5 mins.
Process :
- Take 1 egg white and add 3 tsp of lemon in it.
- Whisk it properly.
- Apply on the face and leave it overnight.
- Look to it that face mask does not spread on to your eyes and mouth.
- Wash with lukewarm water.
Why lemon :
The citric acid present in lemon kills the fungus and acne on the face.
Chickpea flour and turmeric :
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour :1/2 cup
- Turmeric : 2 tsp
- Sandalwood powder : 2 tsp
- Almond oil : 1 tbsp
Prep time : 15 mins
Process :
- Take 1/2 cup of chickpea flour.
- Add to it turmeric, sandalwood powder and almond oil.
- Mix it well with water
- Apply it and pat dry for 15 mins.
- Wash with lukewarm water.
Note : This mix shall be done twice a week, to remove acne.
Cinnamon stick with honey:
Ingredients:
- Cinnamon stick : 1
- Honey : 2 tbsp.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take a cinnamon stick and make it powder.
- To this powder add honey and make it paste.
- Now apply the mask an leave it 10-15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why cinnamon and honey?
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and honey contains anti-microbial properties which kills acne prone bacteria and fungus on the face.
Strawberry with lemon juice:
Ingredients:
- Strawberries : 2 large size
- Lime juice : 1 tbsp
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take 2 large size strawberries and make it paste.
- Add to it 1 tbsp of lime juice and Mix it well.
- Apply it and leave for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Bottom line :
The homemade masks are just a bit far from kitchen which can be done within 5-10 mins of time. Always go for patch test in case of any allergies.