Especially in our teen years, pimples can cause great trouble as we might deal with the fact that they ruin our appearance. Therefore, those who wish to start either the prevention of acne or are eager to restore the spotless health of their complexion will be more than welcomed to try their hand at the following homemade acne face packs tested by professionals.
On the verge of giving up any hope for a perfect skin condition some might appeal to chemical and more radical methods to get rid of pimples. However, these can often further damage the skin and cause other severe disorders. Instead, why not take a tour in your kitchen and use some of the natural ingredients and create these pocket- and skin-friendly facials for yourself. These are some of the timeless tricks to combat pimples and keep our complexion super-healthy and zit-free.
Olive Oil Facial
You have probably used olive oil either to nourish your hair or your lashes. Why not experiment with it when it comes to zits. Prepare this soothing and healing olive oil face pack without any difficulties. This natural ingredient will unclog the pores and allow them to breathe naturally while having the mask on. All you have to do is take a medium-sized bowl and pour 1 tsp of olive oil in it. Now dip your fingers into the lotion and start massaging the skin with the extra virgin oil using the well-known circular massaging techniques. Then use a steaming washcloth or towel to cover your face and leave it on for 4-5 minutes to let the pores get rid of the harmful factors. Finally, wipe off the extra-oil with a washcloth or cotton ball.
Banana and Honey Facial
Prepare a soothing and nourishing face pack from banana and honey. For this recipe all you have to to is mash ½ banana and add 1tbs of honey to it as well as an extra ingredient. Use 2 tbs of sour cream to make the application easier.
Mix all these elements and prepare a fine paste of it, then apply it to your cleansed complexion. Leave the mask on for at least 10-15 minutes for the ingredients to exercise their beneficial effect. Then you can wipe the facial off using a damp towel or a wash cloth.
Cabbage Facial
Who would have thought that an apparently so common vegetable can do miracles with our complexion? However, it seems that cabbage is one of the ageless cures for pimples you can also experiment with. In this case make sure you dip a few cabbage leaves into hot water in order to make them softer. Then as simple as that, place it on your skin and leave them on for at least 10-12 minutes for the desired cleansing effect.
Orange and Yogurt Facial
If you’re longing for a face pack that would provide you with the necessary AHA’s as well as Vitamins and other ingredients for a perfect complexion, make sure you prepare the orange and yogurt facial that will do magic to your damaged skin. Extract the juice of ¼ of an orange and mix it with 1 tsp of plain yogurt. After the mixture is ready to be applied, dip your fingers in it and start covering the affected spots or the whole face with it. The ideal time to have the desired effect is no more than 5-6 minutes. Then you can rinse it off with lukewarm water.
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