The appearance of acne on the skin always signals a malfunction in the body. The most common causes are: puberty, hormonal imbalance, problems with the digestive system, stress and a number of other reasons.
Often, along with drug treatment prescribed by a dermatologist, cosmetic products are used to solve this problem, for example, acne face masks that can be prepared at home.
The main ways to deal with acne at home
The degree of acne skin damage depends half on the underlying cause, located inside the body, and 50% on hygiene and daily measures taken.
- In the morning, you need to wash your face with decoctions of herbs with anti-inflammatory effects (chamomile, calendula, oak bark). Pharmaceutical preparations also reduce inflammation – calendula tincture, salicylic acid, tea tree oil, etc.
- From time to time it is necessary to use a homemade scrub. Deep cleansing of the dermis eliminates impurities, allows the skin to breathe through open pores, promotes its renewal.
- Homemade acne masks should be used no more than two or three times in 7 days, so as not to overdo it and not provoke the opposite effect. Among the home remedies that are characterized by anti-inflammatory action, aloe juice, natural honey, foods rich in vitamin C are distinguished.
- Pimples cannot be squeezed out on their own! This injures the skin and can only increase their number. The skin should be steamed periodically. This accelerates the maturation of pimples and opens the pores.
The secret of acne masks
The principle of operation of cosmetic face masks for acne is the active effect of their main components. The products that make up the masks should be predominantly natural and have pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. These products include: algae, aloe, honey, ginger, citrus fruits, etc.
Acne masks are recommended for use, both in adulthood and in adolescence. The recipe is usually selected taking into account the main defect, as well as some related problems: wilting, pigmentation, dry skin, or too active sebaceous glands.
The choice of home remedy should be determined by the content of the ingredients in it. It is the composition that determines the effectiveness of the mask as a whole.
In addition to fighting acne, homemade masks, depending on the set of components, cleanse and tighten the skin, nourish it and heal it. They normalize blood circulation, narrow pores, matte, get rid of oily sheen, and eliminate black spots.
Such masks are recommended to be done 2-3 times a week. For the duration of the procedure (15-20 minutes), it is advisable to lie down and relax with your eyes closed. In order to increase the effectiveness of masks, they must be combined with a diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Indications and contraindications for the use of masks
Cosmetic procedures at home, involving the use of acne masks, can be carried out in the following cases:
- in the absence of pathologies and serious diseases of internal organs;
- when prescribing therapy to eliminate the root cause;
- at normal body temperature;
- when rashes occupy no more than 30% of the skin of the face;
- Acne is caused by hormonal changes.
However, there are a number of contraindications for the use of homemade masks against pimples. Even the most effective mask will be completely useless if used under conditions that are unacceptable for the implementation of this procedure, namely:
- with severe diseases of internal organs;
- at high temperature;
- when more than 30% of the skin of the face is covered with foci of inflammation;
- with purulent lesions of the dermis;
The mask against inflamed acne, in the absence of complications associated with the infectious process, can only be used with the permission of a specialist doctor.
- with intolerance to certain components of the body.
Homemade lotions and herbal tinctures for acne
Recipes for making face masks that help get rid of pimples are hard to count. However, in addition to masks, you can prepare homemade lotions and tinctures, which are also based on natural ingredients. Listed below are several options for effective cosmetics that are very popular with the beautiful half of humanity.
Lotion “Chamomile”. The well-known plant has remarkable anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile flowers soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. They are good for sensitive skin and do not cause allergies.
So, one teaspoon of flowers is poured with one glass of boiling water. Insist 30 minutes and filter. The resulting lotion can be rubbed onto the face, used for warm compresses, or made into ice cubes (an excellent tonic).
Lotion “Parsley”. The juice of parsley leaves is diluted with vodka in proportions of 3: 1 and is used for daily wiping the face.
Lotion “Aloe”. Aloe juice is used for rubbing both in pure form and diluted with water (1: 2 ratio).
Tincture “White Lily”. Petals of a white lily are placed in a glass dish (necessarily dark glass!), Filled with vodka and infused for 2 weeks. Used as a cleansing anti-inflammatory agent.
Masks from familiar products
The most effective home remedies for acne are those that include components whose quality is beyond doubt.
However, before applying the product to the face, it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction. Apply a small amount of the product to the bend of the elbow and observe the results. If there are no negative phenomena on the skin, the mask can be safely applied to the face.
One of the easiest ways to make an effective mask is to use baking soda. It has long been known for its ability to cleanse, relieve inflammation and heal wounds. To make the remedy, you will need a piece of gauze folded in 2-3 layers and slightly moistened with water. Soda is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the gauze and, if necessary, is also wetted. The resulting napkin is superimposed on the face.
Homemade cosmetics made from familiar products help fight acne. Oatmeal flour helps to cleanse and dry the skin well. 2 tsp flour is mixed with 1 egg white, which must be beaten beforehand. The mixture is then applied to the face. Keep it until completely dry, and then rinse with warm water.
Garlic effectively fights acne. It must be grated on a fine grater or passed through a press. The resulting slurry is applied to problem areas of the skin, previously lubricated with any vegetable oil or cosmetic petroleum jelly. This will help avoid irritation. A person with garlic gruel should be covered with a warm gauze napkin. To do this, soak it in hot water. So that the garlic does not crumble from the face, on …
