How to make your own face mask for acne

How to make your own face mask for acne

Acne is an annoying and often uncomfortable skin condition which can leave scars if not treated over the long term.

There many natural antimicrobial oils and other ingredients that are useful for combating acne causing bacteria.

Many essential oils contain antibacterial and antifungal properties like:

• Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca oil) from the Melaleuca tree
• Manuka - a close relative of Tea Tree which is a native on New Zealand
• Rosemary oil
• Lavender oil
• Neem oil
• Myrhh oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Thyme oil

All of the oils contain antimicrobial agents so they are great for use in an acne remedy. If you add them to base oils or natural homemade face mask recipes you can make acne treatments that not only deal with the bacterial aspect, but also calm soothe, protect and heal your skin after the acne lesions have gone.

Honey is another excellent ingredient to use because it is a natural antibiotic - especially UMF honey which is very high in antimicrobial compounds.

You can use bases like Almond oil or Coconut oil or Avocado for acne skin treatments. Almond oil is very high in fatty acids which help with scarring and healing of tissue as is Rose hip oil (bois de rose), Macadamia oil, Argan oil, Borage seed oil, and Evening Primrose oil.

It's very easy to make your own acne remedy using a base of either:

1 tbsp base oil (Almond, Macadamia, Argan, Coconut, Rosehip, Borage or Evening Primrose oil

1 drop lavender or rosemary oil

3 drops tea tree oil

3 drops thyme oil

1 tsp honey (optional as it feels sticky on your skin)

Mix ingredients together well and apply to affected areas twice a day. This recipe acts as a treatment to kill acne bacteria but also helps to heal and prevent future breakouts.

Acne Homemade Facial Mask ( How to make your own face mask for acne)

3 tbsp cosmetic clay or 3 tbsp arrowroot/cornflower

3 drops tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil

3 drops lavender oil

1 tsp apple cider vinegar or 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp water or Aloe Vera gel/juice

1 tsp honey

pinch salt

1/4 tsp nutmeg or cinnamon spice (optional)

Water to mix to smooth paste or Aloe Vera juice for added healing benefits

Mix together well and apply to face especially in acne affected areas. Leave on for ten to 15 minutes then wash off with warm water and or cleanser. Moisturise with your favourite moisturiser.

Acne Toner Spritzer

If you want to you can also make a spray spritzer using 1/2 cup water 2 drops tea tree oil, few drops lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add to spray bottle & lightly spritz this on acne affected areas of your skin to dry out pimples and fight bacteria.

So there are a few recipes for you to try. There are many more you can use depending on what you have in your refrigerator, kitchen or garden at home. If you have these ingredients handy at home you can make you own home made acne spot treatments any time you like along with a whole lot more moisturising healing serums and face masks.