Homemade Acne Face Mask

No matter the age, acne can be a real problem both for men and for women, all over the World. In treating it, some pay a lot of money on dermatologists, surgery or miracle products.For those who can’t afford all that, I have a cheap and natural remedy which can be done with ingredients you probably already have. There have been many studies recently illustrating the antibacterial and antifungal properties of curcumin. This is particularly useful in acne as applying turmeric to the skin can help fight the strain of bacteria involved.

In more severe cases of acne, patients are frequently prescribed oral antibiotics long term. Of course this has a much more potent effect than a turmeric face mask, but one study did show that curcumin is 36 times stronger than a pharmaceutical antibacterial commonly used in acne gels (azelaic acid). If you’re warring of the side effects of pills for acne, and have mild acne, a turmeric face mask might be for you.

Turmeric is a natural oil-control remedy – again, great for acne or if you’ve always got a shiny T-zone. It works by reducing oil production from the sebaceous glands. Researchers have shown that long-term application of turmeric gives the best results. Between 4 and 10 weeks of daily use, oil-production had reached 25% of the initial amount

If you’ve ever eaten Indian food it most likely contained turmeric. But this spice more than just a seasoning – turmeric has been used as a skin remedy in Middle Eastern and Asian cultures for hundreds of years. Modern science backs it up too. I’m going to share with you how to prepare a turmeric face mask for acne and skin health.

Turmeric face mask for Acne

• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp milk

Instructions:

• Put the turmeric and honey into a bowl and mix until all of the turmeric has been incorporated into a paste.
• Slowly add milk to dilute and achieve the desired consistency (more than 1tsp may be used depending on your preference).
• Remove all makeup and wash your face with warm water.
• Apply the mask all over your face and allow to dry for not more than 20 minutes.
• Wash the mask off with warm water.
• Repeat daily until you see an improvement in your skin.