How to Make a Face Mask That Treats Pimples

This is a simple mask that will help treat acne and pimples, it will help to purify, sooth and rejuvenate the skin while being very gentle. The base itself will be able to be used for a few masks. The green clay is good for treating acne and problematic skin, it’s rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 oz green clay
• 3 tsp. corn flour
• 1 tsp. water
• 1 drop Chamomile essential oil
• 1 drop Lavender essential oil
• 1 drop Juniper essential oil
• 1 drop Patchouli essential oil
• Small jar (for storing extra clay and flour mixture)
• Small bowl

How to Make a Face Mask That Treats Pimples

1. Add the green clay and corn flour in a small jar, mix together with a spoon or apply the jar cover and shake the container. Only 1 tbsp. of the mask base will be used for each mask, so you will be able to set the rest aside for the next use.
2. Add 1 tbsp. of the mask base, the water and essential oils in a small bowl. This will form a paste. If the paste is too thick add a few drops extra water. Mix until the paste is nice and smooth.
3. Apply over the entire face, avoiding the area around the eyes, leave on for 15 minutes. The mask will dry and tighten on the skin. You may also notice dark round little spots that appear, this is the extra oil that has been pulled out of the skin.
4. Rinse off with lukewarm water; hot water will take away to much oil and dry out the skin. Gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
5. Moisturize your face with an appropriate moisturizer.

Tips & Warnings

• Use this as needed and at least once a week.
• Always use a clean towel on the face to keep extra bacteria away from the skin which can cause acne and pimples on problematic skin.
• A great way to moisturize the skin after this mask is to apply a small amount of grapeseed oil to the skin and dab the face with a tissue to remove any extra grapeseed oil. There’s a natural component in grapeseed the acts as a gentle astringent and will help treat the acne.
• The acne may become worse at first only because the mask is helping to draw out all the agents that are causing the acne.
• For a change instead of the clay and flour mask-mix a pack of pectin powder by following the directions on the box, then for every ounce add 1 tsp. of grapeseed oil. Measure out 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp and add your essential oils from the ingredients. Then follow steps three through five.