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Acne masks: recipes and video reviews
To get rid of acne, turn to nature for help and try making face masks from natural ingredients. Homemade masks have a healing effect, so you can improve the condition of your skin.
Action of face masks for acne
The secret to the effectiveness of homemade acne face masks is that they contain active and nutrients that have anti-inflammatory, wound healing, cleansing and disinfecting properties. Thanks to the use of these funds, foci of inflammation are eliminated, scars are healed, pores are cleansed and further development of infection is stopped.
Rules for the use of masks against acne
Acne is a kind of medical condition that needs to be taken very seriously. And in order not to worsen the condition of the skin, it is important to use masks for acne with caution.
First, before applying the mask, test it for allergies to your skin by applying the prepared mixture on your wrist for a few minutes. Secondly, in addition to using masks for acne, normalize your diet by eliminating fatty and spicy foods from your diet. Thirdly, when large foci of inflammation appear, be sure to consult a dermatologist.
Bodyaga has long been a proven and well-proven remedy against any inflammation on the face. To prepare the mask, mix 1 teaspoon of bodyagi with 2 teaspoons of white clay and 3 teaspoons of warm water. Apply the mixture to your face and keep until completely dry, then wash with cool water and lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
To prepare an anti-acne egg mask, beat 1 egg and combine with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the composition to the skin and keep it on for 20 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water.
An excellent remedy for acne breakouts is a mask based on 3% hydrogen peroxide and dry yeast. Mix these ingredients until you get a mushy mass. Apply evenly to the skin and rinse after completely drying with cool water with the addition of a few drops of lemon juice.
Such a mask also has a deep cleansing effect: mix 2 tablespoons of white clay, 3 teaspoons of alcoholic extract of calendula, 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Apply to skin for 10 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Oatmeal mask has excellent drying and antiseptic effect. To prepare it, mix 1 tablespoon of oat flour with 1 egg white.
Keep this composition on the skin until it dries completely, then wash with cool water.
The alcohol contained in the calendula tincture helps to disinfect and dry the skin. In addition, calendula is rich in beneficial components that help accelerate cell regeneration and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Tincture of this plant prevents wound festering and scarring, as cleansing and restoration of the skin occurs quickly enough.
Calendula tincture is an excellent remedy to help fight acne. Just pay attention that in the first 3-4 days of using it, you may notice a worsening, as deep acne will come to the surface, and a large number of mature pustules will appear on the skin. Do not worry about this, because very soon your skin will become smoother, cleaner and more even. If you bought a ready-made tincture from a pharmacy, dilute it with water in a 1: 3 ratio. With the resulting product, treat problem areas of the skin with a cotton swab. Perform the procedure at least 2 times a day.
Try not to apply calendula tincture to healthy skin areas, as you risk overdrying them.
Calendula tincture is effective for acne, as it contains substances that belong to the group of aromatic retinoids. Dilute the product with water in a ratio of 1:40 and wipe the face skin with the resulting solution 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks. This alcohol composition can be used not only for the skin, but also for the treatment of sore throat – gargle with it about 2-3 times a day.
To prepare a tincture of calendula, you will need:
- 2 tablespoons fresh calendula flowers
- ½ glass of alcohol or vodka
Place marigold flowers in a glass vessel, fill with alcohol or vodka, put in a dark place for 7 days. Then strain the infusion and store in a cool place.
Use this home remedy in the same way as if you bought it from the pharmacy.
For another equally effective acne treatment, take 200 ml of purified water, 2 teaspoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of calendula oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and wipe the skin with the resulting product at least twice a day.
A contraindication to the use of calendula tincture and other means based on it is the individual intolerance of the components. If there is none, feel free to use calendula to treat acne and skin inflammation.
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