1. The land of milk and honey (or yogurt)
While there is quite a bit of hub bub around dairy products causing acne, applied topically it seems that milk can improve your outbreaks and skin tone. .
You will need…
- 1 tablespoon plain low-fat or full-fat yogurt or milk, anything but skim
- 1 tablespoon of natural, raw, honey
Directions
Let yogurt or milk come to room temperature (or close to) so you don’t get a chilly shock when you put it on your skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of milk or yogurt thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of honey. You can apply the mixture with a cotton pad, but scooping it up and patting it on works just fine as well. Let each layer dry before adding a new one, until the mask is the thickness you want. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Wash your mask off and use a washcloth to gently scrub in a circular motion, getting rid of loosened dead skin. Once you’re finished, moisturize as usual.
2. Whip up some ‘whites
Egg whites are an easy and affordable way to help reduce acne and
fade scars left by unfortunate blemishes.You will need…
-2 to 3 egg whites, separated from yolks
-Bowl
-Washcloth
Directions
Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Separate the whites from the yolks. You can use as many as you like, but normally 2 to 3 is enough. Whisk the whites until they’re frothy, and let them sit for a few minutes. Cover your face with the mixture (applying with fingertips is easy) focusing on problem spots. 3 to 4 layers is usually enough, but make sure to wait the first has dried before applying more. Allow the mask to sit and dry for about 20 minutes before rinsing off completely with warm water and a patting dry with a soft washcloth. Apply moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.
3. Whip up some ‘whites
Egg whites are an easy and affordable way to help reduce acne and
fade scars left by unfortunate blemishes. The reason people have found
egg whites to be helpful for their skin is because they’re chock full of
proteins and vitamins that both combat acne, and help to rebuild your
skin cells. They also soak up excess oil, which means excess sebum,
(exactly what you were thinking right?) which means less stuff for
bacteria to feed on. Hooray! Just make sure to use a good moisturizer
afterwards, as they can dry your skin out a bit.You will need…
-2 to 3 egg whites, separated from yolks
-Bowl
-Washcloth
Directions
Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Separate the whites from the yolks. You can use as many as you like, but normally 2 to 3 is enough. Whisk the whites until they’re frothy, and let them sit for a few minutes. Cover your face with the mixture (applying with fingertips is easy) focusing on problem spots. 3 to 4 layers is usually enough, but make sure to wait the first has dried before applying more. Allow the mask to sit and dry for about 20 minutes before rinsing off completely with warm water and a patting dry with a soft washcloth. Apply moisturizer appropriate for your skin type.
4. Papaya for the pimple prone
Papaya is an essential ingredient in a lot of beauty products on the
market today, but theres no need to go out of your way to gain its
benefits? Plain raw papaya is an all-natural acne remedy that removes
dead skin cells and excess lipids from the surface of the skin, leaving
it soft and smooth. Lipids are a general term for fats, of which oil is a
form of. Papaya also contains an enzyme called papain, which reduces
inflammation and helps prevent the pus from forming. You will need…
-1 fresh papaya
Directions
Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Mash up the flesh of the papaya well, until it is of a consistency that can be easily applied to your skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse off completely with warm water. If your skin has a tendency to get dry after you cleanse it, use a moisturizer appropriate for your skin type afterwards.
5. Make an orange peel paste
Ah, oranges. They taste rejuvenating and refreshing, and our skin may
find them just as appealing as our taste buds do. Acne that is caused
by bacteria and extra oil/dead skin cells clogging up pores may improve
with the use of an orange peel face mask of sorts, thanks to the vitamin
C, citric acid, and it’s astringent properties. The vitamin C is
particularly helpful because it promotes the growth of new healthy
cells, keeping your skin in better condition overall. You will need…
-2 Orange peels
-Clean, fresh water
Directions
Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Grind/pound up your orange peels (you could use a blender, mortar and pestle, whatever gets the job done) and add a little water to create a paste. Add a little at a time, as too much will make it too thin and runny. Once you have the right consistency, apply it to your face and/or problem areas. Wait for 20-25 minutes. Ideally the mask should be firm, but it can still work if it isn’t. Rinse off completely with water, pat your face dry, and apply a good moisturize.
Good Luck!
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