Popular Homemade Acne Facials

There are several myths about how to treat skin problems, indeed some might prefer the more organic and some the professional and medical methods. The beauty industry managed to come up with creative and radical ideas on how to get rid of scars, acnes, blackheads and other unaesthetic beauty flaws.

The best ways to find the perfect remedy for this problem is to experiment with the wide range of treatments available on the market. If you want to take advantage of the beneficial effect of herbs and organic ingredients you might find the most popular homemade acne mask recipes pretty useful.


Baking Soda

Acne treatment at home can be tricky if the basic guidelines are neglected. However if done with some healthy and organic ingredients the great skin care accidents can be easily avoided. Baking soda is one of the must have accessories of every kitchen.

Used both for cleaning and beauty rituals I can efficiently eliminate all the toxins from surfaces and even our pores. This mask will help our complexion get rid of dirt and the oil excess, that can often lead to the appearance of acne.

The first step is to prepare the canvas for the facial, cleanse your skin thoroughly then create the lotion. Pour the baking soda(not baking powder) and a few drops of water into a bowl.

Make sure that you get a paste and not a liquid, be careful with the proportions. Then simply apply it to your face in a thicker layer.

Leave it on for at least 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. You'll immediately notice that your skin is smoother and more refreshed than before. You can either use it only for the problematic areas, however if you decide to cover your face with it completely it won't do any harm either.

Salt Mask

There's no easier recipe to treat your acnes than the following mask. All you need is 5 tbs of salt either cooking or sea, and a medium bowl filled with a few tbs of water. Create a paste of these two simple ingredients. Leave the salt to have its effect for at least 20 minutes in the water. The next step is to cover the acne spots with the mixture and leave it on for 10-30 minutes.

This is the ideal time for an efficient treatment. The salt is mainly used as a natural cleanser, since it will dry the acne spot and at the same time eliminate the toxins from the pores. Swimming in salty water, as that of a sea can be even more soothing, since you'll have a more natural acne treatment.

Yogurt Mask

The preparation of the popular yogurt mask won't require any special skills or precious minutes. To increase the effect we'll add another ingredient to the treatment that will further improve the condition of the affected skin.

Honey will have the same beneficial effect on our complexion as yogurt.

First of all, it is recommended to pour a teaspoon of honey into a bowl. Then warm it up a bit, until it it melted enough to to be smoothly mixed with natural yogurt of medium fat. Stir the mixture for a few minutes, then apply it to the acne spots or scars.

Leave it on for about 10-20 minutes, then rinse it off with a soft tissue. Repeat the treatment more times a week to achieve the desired effect.

Egg White Mask

In order to prepare the egg white acne mask all you have to do is a simple process. First separate the yolk from the egg white into a bowl and keep the latter one for the treatment. Whip it until you'll get a slightly thick paste.

This is the ideal density when it comes of applying it as a facial mask. If you have a more greasy and oily skin you better add a tiny amount of lemon juice for the guaranteed result.

Cover the acne spots or in more serious cases your whole face with the egg white mask only if your pores is completely cleansed. Leave the treatment on for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. This facial will reduce the redness and the irritation, making our skin tighter and smoother.