Breakouts happen. And when they do, it’s tough to know what to do. Is a natural remedy the way to go, or will a store-bought product do the trick? Well, it depends on the acne type and your skin type.
While there are many mask products on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the appropriate mask for your skin issue. And you might even need multiple masks to address different areas of your face at various times. Instead, you can make your own at-home masks with readily available ingredients at a fraction of the price.
1. Turmeric Acne Mask A turmeric face mask is naturally antiseptic, antibacterial, and it is anti-inflammatory, so it works wonders at soothing inflamed acne.
Organic apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon organic turmeric powder
1 tablespoon of organic raw honey (preferably Manuka honey)
Milk
Apply vinegar to a cotton ball and swipe all over the skin. Mix the turmeric powder with the honey and wait about five minutes before you apply the mask. Use your clean hands to apply the mask, avoiding the eye area.
2. Avocado and Lemon Spot Treatment Mask
Avocado stimulates collagen production, which aids in cell regeneration. Avocado is also loaded with anti-inflammatory hydrating fats that won’t clog pores. The honey is antibacterial, while the lemon juice lightens hyperpigmentation.
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon raw honey
Half of a lemon
Mash one ripe avocado until smooth, mix in 1 tablespoon of honey and squeeze the half lemon. Mix thoroughly and apply as a spot treatment or to larger acne-prone areas. If you have sensitive skin, use less lemon, or skip it altogether. Leave on for 5–10 minutes.
3. Honey & Baking Soda Face Mask Combine anti-inflammatory baking soda with exfoliating lemon juice and soothing honey for an easy, effective acne-fighting face mask.
1 teaspoon lemon
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
Add lemon juice, honey, and baking soda to a small bowl. Mix well and apply over the face and neck. Avoid the area near your eyes (lemon juice and honey will both sting). Don’t turn this into a scrub by rubbing it into your skin. After 15 minutes, remove the mask with warm water, then rinse with cold water.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar & Clay Face Mask Clay draws out impurities from the pores, while the natural acids in apple cider vinegar address acne by gently sloughing away dead skin cells.
1 tablespoon bentonite clay
1 probiotic capsule
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
Combine clay and probiotic powder in a small bowl. Add the ACV to make a paste. It’s okay to use more, if needed, to get a smooth, spreadable consistency. With clean fingers, spread over your face and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and apply moisturizer.
5. Garlic & Milk Face Mask Garlic works to prevent clogged pores, kill off acne-causing bacteria, and reduce inflammation [source]. Garlic can sting if applied directly to the skin, so dilute it in water, jojoba oil, or aloe vera first. Jojoba hydrates without clogging pores, while the lactic acid in whole milk gently exfoliates.
1 clove garlic, crushed and finely minced
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
2 tablespoons whole milk (can also use honey or aloe vera)
Combine garlic and jojoba oil in a small bowl. Then slowly add the milk (or honey or aloe) until you have a smooth consistency. Wear the mask for 5–10 minutes, then gently exfoliate the skin as you rinse with warm water. Sources:
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