How to Make Homemade Acne Free Strawberry Masks

Acne has a variety of causes, ranging from environment to diet. Many treatments for acne include harsh chemicals that can dry out skin and cause redness. Try natural solutions first. If acne persists, then go see a doctor. If natural ingredients cure your acne, then you'll save money and time and harsh chemicals will not come in contact with your already inflamed skin. Combine certain foods found in the refrigerator to create an acne-curing recipe.

Things You'll Need

• 4 fresh strawberries
• ½ tablespoon flour
• ½ tablespoon milk
• Fork
• Paper plate
• Glass bowl

Instructions

1. Place 4 strawberries on a paper plate. Remove greens and mash with a fork until strawberries are a thick mush.

2. Scrape mashed strawberries into a glass bowl. Add ½ tablespoon of milk and ½ tablespoon of flour.

3. Press the ingredients together with the fork until mixture turns into a thick paste. Spread the mask over your face, avoiding eyes and lips.

4. Leave the mask on face for 20 minutes. The strawberries contain salicylic acid, which treats acne and removes dead skin cells.

5. Rinse away with warm water. Your skin will feel smooth from the gentle exfoliation of the strawberries and the calming effect of the milk.

Tips & Warnings

• Refrigerate any leftover mask. Use this mask several times a week. Put leftover strawberry leaves in bathwater for the treatment of body acne.

• Avoid getting the mask into your eyes.

Resources

• Acne treatment