Proven DIY Face Masks For Acne

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If you have Acne prone skin you need to treat it gently and be careful with every single thing. You need to find a light non-comedogenic makeup, take it off as soon as you get home, and choose your cosmetics very carefully.

It’s not just the cosmetic products that you need to consider; you need to consistently watch what you eat too!

Luckily for you, I'm going to give you some fantastic DIY face masks for acne. My recipes are entirely natural with organic ingredients.

Table of Contents

1 7 DIY Face Masks For Acne

2 1. Lemon, Honey and Sugar Mask

3 2. Aloe Vera Mask

4 3. Turmeric Mask

5 4. Baking Soda Mask

6 5. Apple Cider Vinegar Mask

7 6. Clay Mask

8 7. Lemon and Egg-white Face Mask

Whatever DIY face masks recipes for acne you decide to make, remember that you will need to use them regularly for a couple of days to see a considerable difference in your skin.

Note that adding a few drops of tea tree oil to any of these masks will amplify their effect.

7 DIY Face Masks For Acne

1. Lemon, Honey and Sugar Mask

The key ingredient in this mask is a lemon. Lemon has great astringent properties which make your skin less oily and the honey helps not let it get too dry.

This mask doubles as a scrub as well because of the abrasive effect added by the sugar which makes it great for exfoliating the skin as well.

Simply mix a tablespoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of honey with about three tablespoons of brown sugar till it forms a thick paste. Rub the paste on your face and let it dry. Repeat layers if you desire and wash it off once all the layers have dried off.

You could mix a teaspoon of green tea in this mask for an anti-aging effect. This is because green tea is full of anti-oxidants and also boasts of anti-inflammatory properties.

2. Aloe Vera Mask

Aloe Vera has soothing properties and it is an effective anti-inflammatory agent as well. This is why it works so well in removing acne from our otherwise smooth skin.

Simply mix a tablespoon of Aloe Vera with a tablespoon of honey and three tablespoons of brown sugar. Apply the paste on your face and wait for it to dry. Repeat layers if desired and wash it off gently.

3. Turmeric Mask

Due to Turmeric's anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is regarded as a miracle herb to cure your skin of all ailments.

Just mix a tablespoon of ground turmeric powder with a tablespoon of Greek yogurt and a tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture on your face, wait for it to dry and remove it gently with warm water.

Not only will this cure your acne problem, your skin will become smoother and more youthful too!

4. Baking Soda Mask

Acne happens when microbes enter the pores of your skin and cause pimples to pop up your face. Baking soda works because it has antimicrobial properties.

Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with one tablespoon of honey and a few drops of an essential oil of your choice. Apply the mixture to your face, wait for it to dry, repeat if desired and wash it off with warm water.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar Mask

Raw apple cider vinegar is a tried and tested remedy for curing acne. It has astringent properties and is known to be an anti-inflammatory agent as well. This mask mixes the goodness of baking soda with apple cider vinegar to make an effective acne fighting mask.

Just mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of baking soda. Apply the mixture to your face, wait for it to dry, repeat layers if desired and wash the mask off with warm water.

6. Clay Mask

Clay masks have been used as effective methods of skincare for a long time now. We are going to help you make a soothing Indian Clay mask that will help you efficiently get rid of acne and the underlying problems associated with it.

Mix a tablespoon of Indian healing clay with a teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar till it forms a thick paste. Apply the paste on your face, wait for it to dry for about 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water, and you will see a noticeable difference in your skin.

7. Lemon and Egg-white Face Mask

This is a really effective acne face mask for people with oily skin. Both lemon and egg white have astringent properties which help in fighting acne and mattify the skin.

Simply mix a tablespoon of lemon juice with the white of one egg. Wait for it to dry and repeat more layers if you desire. Wash it off with warm water.

Author Bio:

Sania is a student of accounts and finance. She enjoys shopping, trying out skincare remedies and blogging about anything that is related to beauty and self-care. Her love for pets, tea and travel is eternal.