Acne is a very common skin problem in youngsters as well as adults. It is characterised by greasy skin, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and sometimes scars. It is a long term disease which leads to reduced self esteem and anxiety in some cases. Though genetics is considered to be a cause for it, smoking does increase the risk of acne. It is very common to oily skin.
Mentioned below are three homemade masks for acnes that you can easily make at home. They will help to cure acne without any adverse effects of chemicals from anti acne products.
Here Are The Top 3 DIY Homemade Face Masks For Acne:
1. Honey Cinnamon Mask
Honey and cinnamon have anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties.
Honey – 2 tsp
Cinnamon powder
Pour honey to the bowl. Add cinnamom powder to it. Mix it well. On a damp face apply this mix on the face to form a thin layer. Apply all over the acne affected area. Leave for around 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and tap dry. Apply moisturizer. You can use this mask daily.
2. Egg Mask
Eggs – 2
Egg whites are full of proteins and vitamins. They soak excess oil from the skin and are very helpful in treating acne.
Separate egg white from the yolks. Beat it to form a froth and let it sit for a minute. Now apply on the affected area to form a thin layer. After one layer dries apply another layer. Apply four to five layers. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. Pat dry and moisturize well as egg whites tend to dry the skin.
3. Orange And Curd Mask
Vitamin C and astringent properties of orange make it a great product to treat acne. Vitamin C promotes the growth of healthy new cells. The acids in yogurt are antibacterial and moisture is provided by fats.
Dried orange peel
Yogurt – 2 tbsp
Take some orange peels and dry them in the sun. Once completely dry, grind them to from a powder. Store the powder in a glass jar for future use.Now take curd in a bowl and add the dried orange powder to it to from a thick paste. Apply a thin layer of this paste to the face and other affected areas. Let it dry for around 20 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry. Moisturise well. You can apply this mask daily for best results.
Have a proper skin care regime according to your skin type. Use natural treatments. Have patience and soon you will notice reduction in acne. remember to never touch acne as this may form scars.
