Face masks for acne at home: the best recipes

Acne occurs for various reasons during puberty and in adults. Rashes do not threaten health, with rare exceptions, but are a cosmetic defect. Acne causes aesthetic discomfort, especially if it occurs on the face.

Masks are one of the most effective remedies for rashes. You can prepare such preparations yourself. In order for an acne mask at home to give the desired result, you need to properly prepare and apply the composition.

Rules for preparing the product

It is recommended to prepare acne masks at home taking into account the following rules:

It is recommended to use only fresh products for the product, otherwise the manipulation will either be ineffective or cause harm to the epidermis;
if the recipe contains honey, and the product has too thick a consistency, then you should keep it in a water bath;
It is recommended to heat the oils over the steam of boiling water to increase the effectiveness of these products;
if the mask contains medicinal herbs, then pharmaceutical plants should be used, since they are collected according to all the rules at the right time.

Causes of red spots on the face

When acne appears on the skin, an intensive process of production of dark pigment (melanin) occurs in all layers of the dermis, for the production of which epidermal cells (melanocytes) are responsible. The activity of melanocytes is directly related to the inflammation that develops in the cells. In most cases, facial spots disappear on their own over time. But sometimes post-acne is more difficult to remove than acne or pimples.

Getting rid of acne can be very difficult

Severe consequences of rashes can be encountered in the following cases:

acne occurred in a severe form, affecting the deep layers of the epidermis. Skin rash was present for more than 14 days;
they tried to remove pimples and blackheads on their own, violating the rules of hygiene;
the inflammatory process was started because the acne was not treated.

These are the main factors that can cause red spots to appear on the face. Also, the appearance of unsightly pigmentation may be associated with the seasons, skin color and characteristics of the body as a whole. The consequences of rashes are not always red. We'll talk about the different shades of post-acne a little below.

The color of the spot that formed instead of a pimple is directly related to the characteristics of the human body: the speed of healing abilities and the body’s reaction to the inflammatory process. The more intense the inflammatory process, the brighter the pigmentation.

For example, red spots after acne appear if the rash has recently been removed. They are called "fresh" tracks. A dark red or burgundy hue characterizes the spots that have arisen at the site of healing of wounds. The brown or blue color of the spots indicates that the dermis has not yet recovered from mechanical stress.

If you try to remove pimples that are not yet fully mature, hemorrhage occurs in the deep layers of the epidermis. The purulent contents of the pimple enter healthy cells. Ultimately, an inflammatory process develops in the healthy dermis. In addition, in the place where the pimple was squeezed out, a melanoma-like lump develops.

How quickly traces of rashes and acne go away depends on the strength of the capillaries, the properties of the skin and the rate of oxygen saturation of the circulatory system. The recovery period lasts from several weeks to a year.

Rules for using the product

It is important not only to prepare acne masks at home correctly, but also to apply them:

before using the product, do a test for an allergic reaction, otherwise the problem may worsen;
For cooking, use only ceramic or glass dishes, which are thoroughly washed immediately after the procedure;
Before manipulation, wash your hands and face thoroughly;
Before the procedure, steam the facial skin using baths so that the nutritional elements of the mask components can penetrate even into the lower layers of the epidermis;
keep the mask on the epidermis for the time indicated in the recipe to avoid burns and dryness;
Before the procedure, pimples must not be squeezed out, otherwise scars may form or blood poisoning may occur;
It is recommended to refrain from using decorative cosmetics during the period of therapy;
manipulations are performed 2 times every 7 days.

To increase the effectiveness of therapy, it is recommended to adhere to proper nutrition rules. It is recommended to exclude sweet carbonated drinks from the menu, as well as so-called junk food. The menu should include fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits and berries. The diet should be varied with lean meat and fish, as well as milk and fermented milk products.

Features of care for problem skin

Pimples and blackheads on the face are not only an aesthetic problem. Rashes are symptoms of acne, which requires complex treatment. Caring for problem skin includes the following measures:

Daily washes. To remove sebum (skin fat), you need to wash your face twice a day with cool water - no more than 20°C.
Cleansing procedures. If your skin is oily, you should cleanse your face with creams with scrubbing particles 1 or 2 times a week. They exfoliate dead cells and cleanse skin pores of fat plugs.
Acne treatment. Anti-acne masks are applied directly to problem areas or to the entire face. The regularity of the procedure depends on the degree of acne. For multiple rashes, homemade cosmetics are used daily.

Anti-acne masks are applied only to clean skin, avoiding the area around the eyes. To tighten skin pores, rinse off any remaining makeup with cool water. On the recommendation of the doctor, after the procedure, special ointments and creams are applied to the pimples - Zerkalin, Baziron AS, Regetsin, Sledotsid.

Home remedies sometimes cause allergic reactions, contact dermatitis. Therefore, before using them, an allergy test is carried out: a little cosmetics is applied to the wrist. If after 30-40 minutes no red spots or rashes appear on the skin, the mask is used for its intended purpose.

Mask recipes

There are many ways to make your own product for acne and blackheads. Below are the most effective ones.

For oily epidermis

The oily type of epidermis is most susceptible to pimples and blackheads, as well as other similar rashes. This is due to the fact that the sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of oil, which clogs the pores. To normalize their activity and cleanse the epidermis, use a clay-based mask. To prepare the product, take the following components:

blue clay - 2 large spoons;
soda – 1 small spoon;
sea salt – 1 small spoon;
mineral water – 1.5 large spoons.

The ingredients are combined and stirred thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous mass with the consistency of thick sour cream. The mixture is applied to the skin of the face and left until a feeling of tightening of the epidermis appears. After this, it is recommended to wash off the mask and treat the epidermis with cream.

For normal epidermis type

This homemade product frees your skin from impurities and breakouts. The most effective recipe is with the addition of cornstarch. To prepare the product you need the following components:

corn starch - 2 large spoons;
sour cream – 1 large spoon;
white or pink clay - 2 teaspoons;
geranium essential oil – 2 drops.

All products should be connected and placed. Next, apply the mask and leave for 15 minutes. After this, the product should be washed off and the epidermis treated with a nourishing cream.

For dry skin type

Pimples and blackheads appear even on dry skin types. Masks prepared at home will also help get rid of such problems, but the recipe must be chosen so that the product not only eliminates the rash, but also moisturizes the epidermis. The composition of the product may be as follows:

cottage cheese – 1.5 large spoons;
honey – 1 large spoon;
zinc ointment – 0.5 teaspoon;
chicken egg yolk – 1 pc.

Beat the yolk thoroughly and add the remaining ingredients to the product. The mass is stirred and applied to the skin of the face. Keep the product for 17 minutes and wash. After the procedure, it is recommended to use a moisturizer.

Drug for boys and girls during puberty

This drug is recommended for use by adolescents who have acne due to hormonal imbalance characteristic of puberty. Helps get rid of rashes, improves blood microcirculation and the tone of the epidermis, and also nourishes the skin with useful elements. To prepare the product take:

raw potato tuber – 1 pc.;
chicken egg white – 1 pc.;
aspirin – 2 tablets;
mango butter – 6 ml.

Aspirin is ground to a powder, the potatoes are grated, the protein is beaten until a stable foam forms. All components are mixed and the resulting mixture is placed on the face until the mask hardens, after which it is washed. It is not recommended to use the cream within the next 24 hours.

Anti-inflammatory

Stops the inflammatory process occurring on the epidermis, eliminates rashes and promotes the renewal of skin cells. This product is made from the following components:

chamomile flowers – 1 large spoon;
water – 2 large spoons.

The plant is poured with boiling water and left for a quarter of an hour to infuse. After this, the excess liquid is drained, and the flowers are placed in gauze and wrapped in several layers. The mask is placed on the face and kept for 30 minutes. If time permits, leave the product until the gauze dries. The mask is washed off and washed. After using the product for 8 hours, it is not recommended to use any kind of cream. For this reason, it is best to do the mask before resting at night.

Medicine for blackheads

Regular use of this mask will get rid of blackheads. After using the drug, the shade of the epidermis also improves. To prepare the product, take the following ingredients:

dry yeast – 7 g;
kefir – 20 ml;
peppermint essential oil – 2 drops.

Kefir is heated over a fire in the usual way and yeast is diluted in the product. The product is left to infuse for a couple of minutes and mixed with oil. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin of the face. The drug is left on the epidermis for 15 minutes, after which it is washed off.

Product for blackheads and pimples

This drug helps open pores and remove impurities and harmful elements. The mask is recommended for use in adulthood, since the product will not only get rid of acne and blackheads, but also smooth out shallow wrinkles, remove age spots and improve the shade. To prepare a mask at home, take:

kiwi – 1 pc.;
rye flour – 17 g;
pomegranate seed oil – 6 ml;
Clove essential oil – 2 drops.

The fruit is peeled and crushed to a pulp. Add the remaining ingredients to the kiwi and mix the composition thoroughly. The mixture is applied to the face for 25-30 minutes. Then the mask is removed and washed. It is not recommended to use the cream for several hours after the procedure.

Clay based

A clay-based product gets rid of pimples and blackheads. The product dries out the rashes and helps them disappear. To prepare the drug, take the following ingredients:

black and blue clay – 7 g each;
sea salt – 4 g;
olive oil – 6 ml.

Clay and salt are combined, oil is added and thoroughly stirred until smooth. The mask is placed on the skin of the face and left until dry. After this, wash and treat the epidermis with cream.

Carrot remedy

Such an acne mask will relieve not only rashes, but also the marks that remain on the epidermis after the formations have disappeared. The product generally has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, improving skin condition and appearance. For preparation, take the following ingredients:

medium-sized carrots – 1 pc.;
chicken egg whites – 2 pcs.;
cedarwood essential oil – 2 drops.

The carrots are boiled in their skins, then peeled and mashed to a puree. Beat the egg whites with a fork, whisk, mixer or blender until foam forms. The components are mixed and distributed on the skin of the face. Keep the acne mask on for 7 minutes, then wash off.

Horseradish based

Face masks based on fresh horseradish quickly get rid of pimples and blackheads, but such preparations cannot be used for sensitive types of epidermis. Testing must be performed before use.

To prepare this recipe, take the following ingredients:

grated horseradish root - 2 large spoons;
tea tree essential oil – 2 drops.

The components should be mixed and the resulting product should be applied to the skin of the face for a few minutes, no more than 10. After this, the mixture should be washed off and the epidermis should be treated with a moisturizer.

Soda based product

This drug not only relieves rashes, but also normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands. For preparation take:

soda – 1 teaspoon;
rice flour - 1 small spoon;
grapefruit juice – 1 small spoon.

Mix soda with flour, then add the specified amount of juice and stir thoroughly. The resulting composition is applied to problem areas of the epidermis. Before such manipulation, the facial skin is not steamed. Keep the mask for 15 minutes and wash off.

Oatmeal remedy

This product is recommended for use for any type of epidermis. The drug eliminates rashes, cleanses the skin of impurities, and also saturates the skin with nutrients. This recipe is prepared from the following products:

oatmeal flakes – 2 large spoons;
tomato – 1 pc.;
argan oil – 1 small spoon.

It is recommended to grind oatmeal and combine the mixture with tomato pulp. Next, add oil to the resulting mass and mix thoroughly. The resulting composition should be applied to the skin of the face and washed off after 10 minutes.

Based on honey

This remedy quickly relieves rashes and has a positive effect on the condition of the epidermis, penetrating even into the lower layers. How to make the drug is indicated below.

Required Products:

honey – 1.5 large spoons;
buckwheat flour – 1 large spoon;
aloe juice – 1 large spoon;
chicken egg yolk – 1 pc.

How to make such a mask? To do this, combine all components and mix thoroughly. After this, the facial skin is treated with the composition. After 10 minutes, wash.

With activated carbon

This product cleanses the epidermis of impurities and relieves rashes. For preparation take:

activated carbon – 1 tablet;
gelatin – 12 g;
mineral water – 3 large spoons;
B vitamins – 1 ampoule.

Gelatin is poured with mineral water and beaten until completely dissolved. The remaining ingredients are added to the product and stirred. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin of the face. The mask is washed off after 15 minutes.

Aspirin-based product

The product helps relieve the epidermis of blackheads, pimples, blackheads, as well as cell renewal. This product is made from the following products:

aspirin – 2 tablets;
honey – 2 large spoons.

Aspirin is ground to a powder and mixed with honey. Apply the product to the facial skin and leave for a quarter of an hour. After this, wash and apply moisturizer.

Product from Polysorb

This drug is no less effective than many store-bought products and even beauty salon procedures. In just a few manipulations, the product frees the epidermis from rashes and age spots, and also improves the appearance of facial skin.

This product is made from the following products:

Polysorb – 1 small spoon;
water – 1-2 small spoons (if necessary, the amount of liquid can be increased or decreased).

The drug is diluted with warm water so that a mass with the consistency of thick sour cream is obtained. The mixture is not applied completely to the face, but only problem areas of the epidermis are treated. The mask is kept for a quarter of an hour, after which it is washed off.

Product based on laundry soap

Quickly clears the epidermis of rashes and impurities, and also improves skin condition, which has a positive effect on appearance. For preparation take:

crushed laundry soap - 1 part;
salt – 1 part;
water – 1 part.

Pour a little water and beat into foam, then combine with salt and stir thoroughly. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin of the face. Keep the mask on for half an hour and wash off.

Egg product

It quickly eliminates rashes and also helps smooth out wrinkles, so the use of the product is especially important for middle-aged users. Required Products:

chicken egg white – 1 pc.;
flour - 1 large spoon.

How to make such a drug? Beat the egg white until a stable foam forms. After this, flour is added to the product and stirred thoroughly. The mass is applied to the skin of the face and left for 15 minutes. Remove the mixture with a cotton swab and wash.

Cucumber remedy

It is recommended to make this mask in the summer with fresh cucumbers. To prepare the product take:

medium-sized cucumber – 1 pc.;
water – 1 glass.

The vegetable is peeled and grated into a fine grater. The gruel is poured with boiling water, the container is closed and left to infuse until it cools. The resulting mass is applied to the skin of the face for a quarter of an hour. Then the product is removed and washed.

Homemade face masks for acne are one of the best ways to get rid of acne. The main thing is to perform the manipulations regularly and correctly.

Contraindications, possible negative consequences

When purchasing or preparing a new face mask, remember that any ingredient, whether organic or synthetic, can cause allergies. To avoid an unwanted reaction, be sure to test. Rub a little product into the skin on your forearm. If it is not suitable for you, itching, burning, rash, redness, swelling appear within half an hour.

Allergic reactions on the face after using inappropriate cosmetics are usually treated with conventional antihistamines.

In addition to allergies, unhealed lesions on the skin - abrasions, scratches, burns, cuts, and so on - are contraindications for the use of homemade and store-bought masks. You can get an infection. For the same reason, it is strictly forbidden to squeeze out pimples before and after the procedure.

Video: personal experience with acne

Pre-procedural "laws"

Masks are made on cleansed skin. Ideally, it should be pre-steamed so that the pores open as much as possible - then the effectiveness of subsequent manipulations will be higher.
In case of severe suppuration or inflammation covering a large area, you should not self-medicate in principle. It is necessary to consult a doctor and then use professional products prescribed by a dermatologist.
Some components of homemade masks can cause irritation, so before the first use you should test for individual tolerance. To do this, apply a small amount of the prepared composition to the skin in the area of the elbow (on the inner surface) and monitor for two to three hours to see if redness, inflammation, or itching appears. If such symptoms occur, you should refrain from further use of care.

Video: “Aloe juice against pimples and acne”

.This cosmetic procedure can moisturize even the driest skin, dry out certain areas, eliminate excess subcutaneous fat and refresh the face.

Bodyaga is a freshwater sponge that is dried, ground into powder and obtained as a remedy for problem skin. The unique properties of bodyagi combat:

acne (acne)
consequences of acne (post-acne)
skin inflammations
skin pigmentation
wrinkles

It’s safe to say that bodyaga is a way to keep your facial skin young and beautiful. The secret of this body is in a substance called silica. It acts at the cellular level, renewing the skin layer.

How to prepare a bodyaga mask for acne?

The recipe is quite simple, but depends on your skin type. If you do not have sensitive skin, then mix a few tablespoons of bodyaga powder with hydrogen peroxide. The mass should resemble sour cream in its structure. For those who have dry skin, you can replace peroxide with plain water or vegetable oil.

The mask is applied for 15 minutes and then washed off thoroughly. It is necessary to moisturize the skin after the procedure. In some cases, redness is possible due to the fact that the bodyaga has “cleaned” the old layer of skin, so you should not go outside and rather relax at home.