How to Make Pimple Removal Face Masks

Some of the best face mask ingredients can be found in your kitchen.

If you take a look at the active ingredients list and Google most of the Latin names, you will get a surprise. Many of the ingredients in high quality skin care products can be found in your kitchen. For a few cents worth of ingredients and some know how, you can make your own acne face masks that are every bit as effective as the ones on the drugstore shelves, but that are less irritating, less drying and free of preservatives and chemicals.

Instructions

1. Mix an equal amount of rose water and lime juice. Dab it on the face with a cotton ball and let it sit for about 15 minutes, then follow with a lukewarm rinse. You can also use the juice of a lemon instead of a lime.

2. Place some vinegar in a bowl and add salt, stirring until the salt dissolves. Apply it to your breakout areas by dabbing it on with a washcloth. Rinse it off after leaving it on for about 15 minutes.

3. Apply a peeled, grated potato to your face and cover it with plastic wrap to seal in the heat and moisture. Do not cover you eyes and nose with the plastic wrap, and you may want to make a hole in the wrap for your mouth. Remove the wrap and rinse after about 20 minutes.

4. Blend a chopped tomato, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice and 1 tbsp. of instant oatmeal until mixed. Apply a thick layer to the face and leave on for 10 minutes before washing the face with warm water.

5. Mash a handful of strawberries and blend in 1 tsp. of cream. Apply and leave it on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water and a wash cloth.

6. Take one apple and peel, core and grate it into a bowl. Add 1 tsp. each of honey and oatmeal and 1/2 tsp. each of cream and cinnamon. Apply and leave the paste on the face for 10 minutes. Gently scrub with a circular motion before rinsing it off, using a little water to soften the mask if necessary before scrubbing.

7. Take three to four aspirin in your hand and add a few drops of water to moisten and break up the aspirin. Add a generous dollop of honey and mix it with your finger, then apply. Rinse off with a warm wet washcloth after about 15 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to use fresh and organic ingredients whenever possible.

• Use these masks no more than once or twice a week.

• Too much of even a good thing can be bad--do not leave these masks on for more than the recommended time.

References

• Ultimate Cosmetics: Acne and Blackheads Home Remedies
• Skin Care Recipes and Remedies: Facial Mask Recipe - Facial Mask Recipes Customized to Fit Your Skin Perfectly!