Do you have an ongoing battle to with acne?
Not only is acne painful and scarring, it can also affect people on an emotional and psychological level too. Although for some, acne can be rather minimal and short-lived, for others it can be significant, long-term and even disfiguring. Studies have shown that even those with mild acne can develop feelings of depression and diminished self-esteem. It's time to cheer up and put acne behind us.
While facial masks might not be the ultimate acne cure, they can definitely improve the overall look and condition of your skin. If you’re tired of looking in the mirror and seeing problem skin, we hope that some of these natural face masks may help alleviate some of your acne.
Soothing Clay Mask For Stubborn Breakouts
A super easy homemade mask that you can use to fight against stubborn breakouts, or scars from breakouts.
Via Live Simply
Oatmeal Honey Face Scrub
These ingredients have wonderful healing qualities. Oatmeal is full of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, honey provides natural antibacterial and healing properties to soothe and clarify the skin while almond oil cleans skin pores and helps moisturize and nourish it – and it’s especially great of acne prone skin.
Spirulina Face Mask
Have you heard of the Rejuvenating Spirulina Masque by Kerstin Florian. The mask sells for about $65 USD – pretty expensive in our books. This tutorial will show you how to make it for just pennies!
DIY Acne Masks
If blackheads and blemishes are getting you down, this simple DIY acne mask recipe that includes just two ingredients is for you! This fabulous homemade acne face mask recipe will unclog your pores as well as draw impurities out of your skin!
Via Dear Crissy
Avocado Egg White Face Mask Recipe
This is a nourishing, hydrating, pores tightening and skin-clearing DIY face mask. Perfect for combination/oily and acne-prone skin.
Via Noob Cook
Orange Peel Paste
Oranges smell and taste good! Thanks to its vitamin C and citric acid properties, acne caused blocking pores and germs can be improved. The vitamin C in orange will also help in developing healthy and balanced cells, keeping your skin in much better condition on the whole.
Via Acne Healing Tips
Honey and Tea Tree Oil Face Peel
Did you know that your skin is the body’s largest organ? That means ANYTHING you put on your skin is absorbed into your system, so it is important you only use healthy products for your body. Right? That’s why this Honey and Tea Tree Oil Face Peel is so great – it will make your skin feel ah-mazing, as in super soft, smooth and clear.
Via The Pretty Hippie
Homemade Glamglow
Do you love Glamglow, but hate taking out a loan so you can buy it? Kidding! But really….it's so expensive! I love a good face mask, and Glamglow is a favorite. This recipe is specifically geared toward acne, oily, or problem skin. Enjoy!
Anti-Acne Mask
Here’s an easy facial mask that’s as simple as 123, helps keep the skin looking lovely and silky soft all year long. Even better, its affordability and ingredients are probably already somewhere in your kitchen cabinets.
Via A Beautiful Day
Turmeric Honey Face Mask
Turmeric has been used for ages to help with both treating acne and encouraging healing. This DIY turmeric & honey face mask is very easy to make and perfect for anyone battling acne.
Via Dear Crissy
Acne And Blackhead Healing Tomato Facial Mask
Tomato can help to remove excess oil on the face and it’s especially suitable for people with oily skin like me. Consistent application also aids in the removal of blackheads, shrinking of pores, whitening and smoothing of the skin. Its antibacterial properties also makes it a good remedy for acne.
Via The DIY Secret
Tea Tree Face Mask
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that work the best. That is absolutely the case with this DIY Tea Tree Face Mask. With three simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your refrigerator and pantry, you can create an incredibly potent anti-acne mask that works super fast to calm down a breakout and stop it in its tracks.
DIY Volcanic Acne and Skin Cleansing Face Mask
Here’s a face mask that will help detoxify and rejuvenate your skin. The active ingredients help to draw out bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of the skin. It helps to fight acne and achieve a flawless complexion.
Via Ann Le
Using natural ingredients can be highly effective and often mush less harsh that chemical topical treatments. Let's not forget how natural treatments can also be a little more budget-friendly than commercial products. Hopefully you've found a natural face mask above that will help give you smooth and spotless skin.