How to Remove Acne Fast With Household Products
If you woke up this morning just to discover that you have broken out or a large red pimple has appeared on your face, you might not need to run to the store to buy an acne remedy. Many of the items you already have in your kitchen have been used as home remedies for acne breakouts, and are worth a try before you go out and spend extra on acne medicine or special facial scrubs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Oatmeal Facial
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Boil some water on the stove or heat up a cup of purified water in the microwave.
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Mix the hot water in a bowl with a cup of plain oatmeal. Make sure it is plain and unsweetened. Form a paste with oatmeal. Do not make it too soupy. You can always add more water later if it becomes too thick.
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Add about 1/4 cup of honey, mix well, and allow the mixture to cool completely.
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Spread the mixture on your face, keeping it clear of the eye area. Leave it on as long as you like but for at least 10 minutes. The oatmeal will absorb oil and dirt and will exfoliate your skin. The honey is antibacterial and is an effective skin toner.
Aspirin Mask
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Crush one uncoated aspirin with the back of a spoon in a dish. If you want to spread the mask on your entire face, crush up eight or 10 aspirin.
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Add a few drops of purified water slowly, just enough to get a pasty consistency.
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Spread the paste on your whole face to cleanse your pores or just on your pimples, and leave it on for at least 20 minutes. The aspirin will draw the debris out of the clogged pores and reduce redness and swelling.
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Rinse off the paste with warm water and gently apply a small amount of noncomedogenic moisturizer, as the aspirin will dry your skin out.
Garlic Scrub
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Cut a clove of garlic in half.
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Wash your face and rub the juices from the garlic on the problem areas on your face before you go to bed. Keep the garlic away from your eyes. Wash your hands of the garlic juices.
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Wash your face when you wake up in the morning to remove the smell. The garlic the garlic can dry up the pimples and tone your skin.
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