Facial Masks for Acne

For fighting acne, one does not necessarily have to use various acne skin care products, when acne cure is available at home itself. Natural acne cures do not have side effects, therefore are counted amongst the best acne treatments. In order to know the right facial masks for acne prone skin, it is best to analyze your skin type. If you have oily skin, then you will have to use balancing masks for your skin. On the other hand, for dry skin, hydrating masks will have to be used. For sensitive skin, ensure you use soothing masks. We will now see how to make face masks for acne at home.

Homemade Acne Masks

There are different masks for acne that can be made at home. These masks will have to be left on the affected area for varying amounts of time.

Recipe # 1
It is a soothing face mask for acne. The ingredients required are 1 banana, 1 tablespoon honey and 5 to 6 drops of lemon juice. If the banana is ripe, then you can leave it in the refrigerator and let it thaw, before you use it. Mash the banana and add honey to it and mix well. Then add lemon juice to the banana mash and apply it on your face. Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes before you rinse it with warm water. Pat dry after washing.

Recipe # 2
If your skin is severely prone to acne, then you may want to use this homemade acne mask. The ingredients of this acne mask are same as the one mentioned in the first recipe. The only difference you will make is, add oatmeal to the mash and then add lemon juice. Apply the mask on the affected part of the skin and leave it till it dries off. Wash with warm water and pat dry.

Recipe # 3
This is one of the easiest to make masks. I say it is the easiest, as it has only two ingredients. You will make a paste using baking soda with water. Wash your face clean and pat dry. Then apply the paste on your face. Place cotton balls dipped on the eyes and relax, till the mask dries up. Wash with cold water. Use this mask at least twice a week and see your acne disappear.

Recipe # 4
My favorite facial mask is the egg white mask. The first step is to let the egg come down to room temperature. Upon breaking the egg, separate the white from the yolk. Beat the egg white, till it is soft and frothy. Wash your face, before you apply the mask. When the mask dries up, wash off the mask with warm water. However, it is important to note that do not use this mask, if you have egg allergy.

Recipe # 5
This is also a simple homemade facial masks. Grate an apple and add honey to it. For 1 medium-sized apple, you will need about 3 to 4 tablespoons of honey. Mix apple and honey well. Then apply the mask on the face and leave it on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash with warm water. If you have a oily skin, do not moisturize your skin immediately afterward.

Facial Mask Recipe # 6
This facial masks works wonder not only for acne, but also for acne scars. The only ingredient you will use is honey. Clean your face before you apply honey onto it. Leave it for about 15 to 30 minutes and wash with warm or cold water as desired. If the scars are very prominent a few drops of lemon juice can also be added to the honey before you apply it.

These were some of the homemade facial masks for acne, which you can use. It is best to take measures for acne control. One of the steps is, acne diet. Along with it make it a point to include some exercise in your daily routine to get rid of acne permanently.