Tuesday 9 September 2014

A natural homemade mask: for redness, acne scars and large pores

Try this mask that I love 
Ingredients:
1. Honey
2. Milk
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
4. Greek yogurt (plain or honey)
5. Lemon Juice 

Method:
The great thing about this is you can mix however much you like of the ingredients. I usually mix about one teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of milk 3 tablespoons of yogurt, a squeeze of a lemon and a splash of apple cider vinegar. You can adapt this recipe to you're liking. For example, if you don't have an ingredient or react to one, just don't put it in. You can use this mask everyday if you want.        
Once all the ingredients have been mixed well, I take a clean foundation brush to apply a thin layer to my face. Once that layer is dry I apply another layer and keep repeating this about 5 times. You can put on however many layers you like. I find it is easier to apply the mask with a foundation brush because it is very runny, but make sure it is very clean or a new one. Leave it on for 10-15 mins and then wash it off with warm water. 
Keep it refrigerated. 

How it works:
1. The honey - this is naturally antibacterial and full of antioxidants which help cure your acne. It is also very soothing a moisturising which is going to help get that flawless complexion. Although honey does tend to open your pores, the other products will stop this. However, this is good if you want to open your pores to extract any dirt or oil clogging the pores. 
2. Milk - Not only does this help cure your acne, it helps to close up your pores. 
3. Apple Cider Vinegar - this is a holy grail for treating acne scars. You may not notice results the first time but in about a week (depending on how bad your acne scars are) you will. 
4. Greek Yogurt - this will help close up your pores and reduce redness in your face. It will also help reduce acne scars.
5. Lemon juice - this is a natural bleacher so it is going to bleach your skin, but don't worry your complexion won't change, it will just help reduce spots and acne scars

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