Homemade Face Masks For Acne Prone Skin:

 Homemade Face Masks For Acne Prone Skin. Everybody is blessed with a different skin type. Some have dry, some oily while some have combination skin. The secret lies in, first, knowing the skin type and then what suits your skin the best.

Acne could be stressful to deal with but what if we tell you that besides taking prescribed medicines from your dermatologist, you can also make easy homemade face masks for acne. These homemade face masks for acne are not just easy to make but are also quite effective in treating acne.

Here are some homemade face masks for acne…

1. Avocado and Vitamin E Face Mask

Vitamin E is essential for the immune system, cell function and skin health. It is also an antioxidant that combats the free radicals that are responsible for the early ageing of the skin. When taken orally, it is known to reduce acne and pimples as good as applying it to the face. You can buy vitamin E oil over the country for topical application.

Ingredients:

• One Avocado
• 1 tsp Vitamin E oil

Method:

1. Remove the seed and skin of the avocado.
2. Mash the flesh of the avocado in a mixing bowl.
3. Add one tsp of Vitamin E oil.
4. Mix well and keep the consistency thick enough to apply on the face.
5. Wash your face with a mild cleanser before putting on the mask.
6. Keep the mask on for 15-20 minutes and gently rinse off with cold to lukewarm water.
7. Repeat this twice a week for best results. 

Tip: On usual days, apply vitamin E oil to your face. Gently massage and let it stay overnight. Wash off with cold water the day after.

2. Tomato Juice and Aloe Vera Face Mask

The active ingredient in tomatoes lycopene helps prevent damage caused to the skin by UV light. It is a powerful antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent that protects the skin. Aloe vera, on the other hand, is again, one of the widely used plants for skin health. It stimulates the production of collagen irritation. It is common knowledge that if these two are mixed to make a homemade face mask to beat acne, there’s only bound to be magic.

Ingredients: that renders the skin its elasticity; cools the skin and works on reducing the scarring of skin and

• 2 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
• 3 tbsp Tomato juice 

Method:

1. Add three tablespoons of tomato juice to a small cup.
2. Add two tablespoons of aloe Vera gel.
3. Mix well until it forms a thick paste.
4. Ensure you wash your face with a gentle face wash before you put on this mask.
5. Pat your skin dry after face wash and apply the mask.
6. Leave the mask to work its magic for 20-30 minutes.
7. Rinse gently by scrubbing your face in a circular motion with cold water.

Tips: Before going to sleep, take a peanut-sized quantity of aloe Vera gel and add two drops of tea tree oil. Mix well and apply to your pimples. Leave it overnight and wash with cold water in the morning.

 

3. Honey and Kefir Face Mask

One of the main reasons why you break out is bacterial infections. It could be due to unhygienic conditions or if your skin is exposed to a germ-packed environment. Naturally, your skin is bound to react, and that’s when you suffer from acne. Honey, traditionally known for its anti-bacterial properties, prevents further inflammation of the skin due to bacteria.

Kefir, a probiotic that keeps your gut healthy and functional is also very good for the skin—the component alpha-hydroxy acid works towards sloughing away dead skin cells and stimulating the production of collagen. When applied on the skin, kefir acts as a protective blanket that bars bacteria from entering the skin hence reducing any more infections. Naturally, including this in your homemade acne treatment face masks is just what you need!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Kefir
• 2 tsp Honey

Method:

1. Take ½ a cup of kefir and add 2 tsp of honey to the bowl.
2. Mix the paste well.
3. Wash your face with lukewarm water.
4. Pat your face dry before you apply the mask on.
5. Put on the mask and leave it on for 30 minutes.
6. Use cold water to remove the mask. 

Tip: You can also use nothing else but plain kefir to your face and leave it overnight. Wash it off once you get up in the morning.

 

4. Cucumber and Oatmeal Face Mask

For acne-prone skin, cucumber can work as a coolant. They work towards reducing swelling and healing scars. Oatmeal, rich in zinc, reduces inflammation of the skin and kills the bacteria that cause acne most often than not. This drastically reduces the further increase in acne. Oatmeal and cucumbers are again very common in the kitchen which can be mixed to make a simple homemade face mask for acne.

Ingredients:

• One peeled cucumber
• 2 tbsp Oatmeal
• 1 tsp Honey

Method:

1. Mash the peeled cucumber in a mixer/grinder.
2. Transfer the paste to a bowl.
3. Now, add two tablespoons of oatmeal to the bowl.
4. Mix them well until the consistency is thick enough for a paste.
5. You can add one teaspoon of honey to the mixture and mix well.
6. Before applying the mask, ensure your face is clean. Wash your face gently.
7. Apply the face mask and leave it on for about 30 minutes.
8. Let the contents work on your skin.
9. After 30 minutes, rinse the mask with lukewarm water and end it with a splash of cold water to tighten your pores.

Overnight Tip: For a simple overnight routine, you can gently massage a sliced cucumber over your clean face for smooth, hydrated skin. Rinse it the next morning.