Face Mask Recipes for Prevention and Acne Treatment

Nobody likes acne, zits or pimples. It is embarrassing, painful and ruins many good photos. Some people still get breakouts even beyond our teenage years but there are some basic and effective homemade face mask recipes that we can use to prevent or fight acne.

Depending on your skin type, some recipes may or may not be effective, so try it out to see which one works and which does not. Face masks whether it is the paper facial masks or paste type masks you should use it around 2-3 times a week at most. Don't overdo it.

Simple Face Mask Recipes

Face Mask Pack Baking Soda-Bran

1. Mix 1/4 cup bran or oatmeal with 2 tsp baking soda.
2. Add enough water to make a thick paste.
3. Apply and leave on 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse gently with warm water.

Garlic Facial Mask

1. Peel and crush eight cloves of fresh garlic.
2. Apply and leave on 10-15 minutes.
3. Wash off with a warm cloth.

Organic Tomato-Honey Face Mask

1. Mix 1/2 tsp camphor lotion, 1/2 tsp tomato juice, and 1/2 tsp honey.
2. Apply and leave on 15 minutes.
3. Wash with lukewarm water, then rinse with cold.

Milk-Lime Peel Facial Mask Recipe

1. Boil 1/4 cup whole milk.
2. Mix in juice of one fresh lime, and 1 tsp glycerin.
3. When dry, peel or wash off with warm water.

Once you are done with the mask, it's common to put on toners to provide additional moisture to the facial skin. This makes your skin feel firm and healthy.
So try applying some of these really simple toner and tonic recipes to achieve the best results after your homemade face mask.

Basil Tonic after Face Treatment

1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Steep 2-3 tsp basil leaves for 15 minutes.
3. Strain, let cool.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Vinegar-Honey Toner

1. Mix 3 Tbsp honey into 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar.
2. Stir until completely dissolved.
3. Store in refrigerator 3 days, stirring daily.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Peppermint Face Tea

1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Steep peppermint tea bag for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bag and let cool.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Aloe-Thyme Tonic

1. Stir 2 tsp thyme into 1 cup aloe vera juice.
2. Store in airtight container.
3. Let sit in refrigerator overnight.
4. Shake mixture, strain thyme out, leaving liquid.
5. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.