14 Best Ways To Make A Homemade Face Mask For Acne Treatment Revealed

Overview

Acne is an aesthetic problem and can cause psychological discomfort as well. Today, there are multiple ways to combat acne including undergoing cosmetic procedures or using pharmaceutical treatments with topical preparations. Besides, you can make homemade acne face masks to deal with the problems. These recipes include various ingredients that help to eliminate acne-related problems and nourish your skin.  They are also cheap and easy to make at home. In today’s article, Beauty Talk will tell you 14 best ways to make a homemade face mask for acne treatment. Let’s get started!

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14 Best Ways To Make A Homemade Face Mask For Acne Treatment

1. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Clay Acne Face Mask

This mask is helpful for reducing inflammation and acne, shrinking pores and regulating the sebaceous activity of the skin. Besides, it contains essential nutrients and minerals, which stimulate regeneration processes and purify the skin. To make this homemade face mask for acne, follow the detailed guides below:

Method 1:

Things you need:

• Black or blue cosmetic clay – 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
• Cucumber juice – 2 tablespoons

Instruction:

Firstly, mix the lemon and cucumber juices. Later, add the cosmetic clay to this juice mixture. Start to apply this mixture to your face and after 20 minutes, cleanse the face with warm water.

Method 2:

Things you need:

• Clay – 1 tablespoon
• Rosewater
• Tea tree oil – 3 drops
• Saffron powder – ½ teaspoon

Instruction:

Firstly, mix rose water and clay to prepare a paste. Later add tea tree essential oil and saffron powder to the paste. Then, mix well and apply the mask on your face. Finally, wash off by using lukewarm water when it dries. If your skin is dry, don’t use this mask.

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2. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Garlic Acne Mask

The allicin found in garlic contains antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and antiviral properties which fight against the bacteria causing acne. According to an article on Live Strong, in his article “Home Remedies for Pimples” Robert Godart notes that garlic is a magic herb, which can treat acne scars and some skin allergies and diseases^[1]. Along with that, it also possesses anti-inflammatory abilities which help to ease the swelling, irritation, and pain.

Things you need:

• Garlic
• Olive oil – 1 tablespoon

Instruction:

Mince the garlic cloves at first and later mix it with the olive oil. Then, make one napkin out of gauze and fold it in half. After that, put the resultant mixture inside and start applying to your facial problem areas. Remove the napkin in fifteen minutes and use cool water to wash your face.

See more: How to remove acne scars from face naturally 

3. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Cucumber & Egg White Mask

This homemade face mask for acne helps to purify oily skin and decrease inflammation. Cucumber contains the astringent property, which can treat acne and lighten the appearance of acne by lowering pain and redness. Egg whites, on the other hand, own albumin, which functions as a natural antiviral agent to combat acne bacteria.

Things you need:

• Egg white – 1
• Cucumber juice – 2 tablespoons

Instruction:

Grate the cucumber and squeeze the juice from it. Whip the egg white afterward and mix with the cucumber juice. Begin to apply this mask on your face and rinse off by using cool water after 20 minutes.

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4. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Pumpkin & Potato Mask

This mask helps to enrich skin with vitamins. Besides, it is also useful for evening out skin tone and soothing inflammations. According to the book “Alternative Cures: More than 1,000 of the Most Effective Natural Home Remedies“, potatoes are very effective at combating acne. Pumpkin seed oil is used by natives from India & Central America to treat inflamed lesions on the skin that are caused by acne. Pumpkin is also rich in linoleic and oleic acids, which tone down swelling caused due to acne. Furthermore, the antibacterial activities found in it halt the spread and growth of bacteria in other areas of the skin.

Things you need:

• Fresh potato juice – 1 tablespoon
• Pumpkin juice – 1 tablespoon

Instruction:

Mix the two juices and damp gauze in this mixture. Apply on your face and keep the application on for 10 minutes. Afterward, rinse it off.

5. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Cinnamon & Honey Mask

Cinnamon is a great and natural anti-microbial to kill bacteria in its tracks. According to a study,

Honey has been known to have antimicrobial property and wound-healing activity ^[2]. Honey also composes of natural antibiotic properties, which can kill germs responsible for acne.

When combined, the mixture of honey and cinnamon can help to treat and combat acne easily and efficiently.

Things you need:

• Honey – 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon

Instruction:

The first step is rinsing your face and patting the skin dry. The next step is mixing the two ingredients until blended completely. After that, apply on your face and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Finally, rinse thoroughly and pat your skin dry.

See more: How to use honey for acne treatment

6. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Avocado & Honey Mask

Honey has the power to soothe the redness and swelling related to acne due to its anti-inflammatory properties. According to researchers from the UK, honey can combat the growth of bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes causing acne and pimples ^[3]
.Avocado is rich in vitamin E ^[4], which can combat bacteria causing acne and remove the acne scars. Besides, the anti-inflammatory properties found in this fruit provide relief from redness, pain, and swelling. Here’s how to make this homemade face mask for acne:

Things you need:

• Avocado – 1
• Honey – 1 tablespoon

Instruction:

Rinse the skin and pat it dry at first. Later scoop out the meat of the avocado and then mash it into a smooth paste. Add the honey to it and mix well. After that, apply this mask to your skin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water after 15 to 20 minutes and pat the skin dry.

See more: Beauty benefits of avocado for hair & skin

7.  Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Baking Soda Mask

Thanks to its mild antiseptic properties, baking soda can combat fungus and bacteria contributing to acne. Apart from that, baking soda is helpful for drying up excess oil and providing mild microdermabrasion to eliminate dead skin cells. According to a study, baking soda is a gentle exfoliant, which eliminates dead skin cells and is also a powerful antibacterial, which destroys the source of infection ^[5].

Things you need:

• Water
• Baking soda

Instruction:

Mix water and baking soda in equal amounts and create a thick paste. Then, massage onto your skin for 2 minutes in a circular motion and leave it to stay for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, rinse thoroughly and pat your skin dry.

See more: Benefits of baking soda for hair, skin and body

8. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Honey & Aloe Vera Mask

Aloe vera is known for its soothing and cleansing agents. It helps to ease redness and reduce inflammation. A 1999 article showed that topical application of aloe vera gel had been proven to reduce facial acne significantly ^[6]. Honey, on the other hand, is a natural antibacterial, which destroys the bacteria living on the skin. You can make this homemade face mask for acne as follows:

Things you need:

• Aloe vera gel – 1 tablespoon
• Honey – 4 tablespoons

Instruction:

Combine the honey and aloe vera gel in a bowl. Use your fingertips or a cotton ball to apply the mask to your face. Leave on the skin for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water and pat the skin dry.

See more: Beauty benefits of aloe vera for hair & skin

9. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Oat And Cucumber Mask

This homemade face mask for acne is especially good for the oily skin thanks to the natural astringent properties of cucumber. The oat works as a mild exfoliant and helps to absorb excess oil clogging pores. According to some recent studies, oatmeal indeed does a wonderful job combating acne as well as other skin issues ^[7], ^[8].

Things you need:

• Cucumber – ½
• Oats – 2 tablespoons
• Honey – 1 tablespoon
• Lemon – ½

Instruction:

The initial step is cutting up the cucumber and placing in a blender. The following step is adding the juice of ½ a lemon, honey, and oats. Combine well until it creates a smooth paste, and gently massage into the skin. Rinse using cool water after 15 to 20 minutes and pat your skin dry.

See more: Natural home remedies for blackheads on face and nose 

10. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Egg White And Tea Tree Oil Mask

This homemade face mask for acne is a great way to decrease excess oil from the skin and help treat acne effectively and naturally.  Tea tree oil contains antifungal and antimicrobial agents and can be used effectively in many ways to deal with various skin problems including acne. According to a study, tea tree oil had a remarkable effect in alleviating the patients’ acne by decreasing the number of the inflamed & non-inflamed lesion ^[9]. To make this homemade face mask for acne, please do this:

Things you need:

• Egg whites – 2
• Tea tree oil – 2 to 3 drops
• Lemon – ½

Instruction:

Whisk the egg whites until they create stiff peaks and add the juice of the lemon and tea tree oil to it. Begin to apply this mask to your face and let it dry naturally. Use cool water to remove the mask and pat dry. Use this mask two to three times weekly.

11. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Egg White Mask

Egg whites are rich in vitamins and protein, which help to heal the skin and rebuild healthy skin cells. Further, egg white has an enzyme called Lysozyme that helps to annihilate the acne-causing bacteria. It also consists of a protein compound named albumin that serves as a natural anti-viral property to fight bacteria contributing to acne. The compound also assists in destroying the cell structure of bacteria and destroying the micro-organism. Here’s how to make this homemade face mask for acne:

Things you need:

• Egg whites – 2 to 3

Instruction:

Whisk the egg whites until frothy and let the stand for several minutes. Rinse your face thoroughly and pat it dry. Then, apply a thin layer on your skin with your fingers and let it dry for a couple of minutes. Continue applying layers until you have 3 or 4 in total. Leave the mask to dry for 20 minutes before rinsing it and pat the skin dry.

12. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Honey, Turmeric & Milk Face Mask

Turmeric particularly possesses curcumin ^[10], which has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antibacterial, and other properties. These properties can treat many skin ailments including acne. Honey has a sticky consistency, which helps to pull out the dirt and grime. Milk contains lactic acid that soothes the skin.

Things you need:

• Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
• Raw milk – 2 teaspoons
• Honey – 1 teaspoon

Instruction:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to make a thin paste. Start to apply on your face and use water to rinse off when it gets dried. For quick results, apply this homemade face mask for acne two or three times in a week.

13. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – ACV, Sugar & Green Tea Mask

Sugar is helpful for exfoliating the skin, thus cleansing it thoroughly. Green tea helps to combat the harmful free radicals due to its antioxidants. A study in 2009 showed that green tea is an effective, cost-effective remedy for treating mild and moderate acne vulgaris ^[11]. ACV helps to treat blemishes, dissolve dead cells and lessen the appearance of skin pores. Follow the instruction below to make this homemade face mask for acne:

Things you need:

• Raw & organic ACV – 1 teaspoon
• Organic honey – 1 teaspoon
• Cooled green tea – 2 teaspoons
• Sugar – 5 teaspoons

Instruction:

Add the ACV, cooled green tea and honey in a bowl and stir well by adding the sugar in it. Mix all of these things well to get a thicker consistency. Use this mixture as a mask to apply on your face with a cotton pad. Massage it for a couple of minutes to improve circulation and clear dead skin cells. Let the application sit for ten minutes and rinse off using water. After that, dry the face and follow it for once to twice weekly to prevent acne.

See more: Benefits of green tea for skin, hair, and health

14. Homemade Face Mask For Acne – Strawberry Face Mask

Strawberries are rich in salicylic acid, which is effective for fighting acne, minimizing the size of skin pores and giving the face a fresher & more radiant glow. Strawberries also contain alpha-hydroxy acid, which helps to fade dead skin cells and cleanse the skin. This fruit also comes with antioxidants and various nutrients and vitamins that will aid in repairing damages to the skin. Here is how to make this homemade face mask for acne:

Method 1:

Things you need:

• Fresh strawberries – ¼ cup
• Non-flavored yogurt – ¼ cup

Instruction:

In a blender, blend strawberries and yogurt. Mash the yogurt and strawberries with the help of a fork. Then, apply to your face and leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before washing off with cold water.

Method 2:

Things you need:

• Brown Sugar – 1 tablespoon
• Honey – 1 teaspoon
• Fresh Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
• Fresh strawberries – 6

Instruction:

In a food processor, blend the lemon, brown sugar, honey and strawberries until you get a paste. Then, you need to apply on your face and wait for ten to fifteen minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

See more: Beauty benefits of strawberries

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Above are 14 best ways to make a homemade face mask for acne treatment. Try them at home regularly to prevent and treat the problem of acne. You can also visit our main DIY Beauty to read other DIY articles or look for alternative organic skincare products for your problems. Do you know any other recipes to make the homemade face mask for acne? Then share with other readers and us through the comment section.

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