Anti-acne masks straight from your kitchen

And while the acne and pimples are embarrassing, they're also signals from our bodies that things are out of balance. 

So take note and then start taking action. There are some simple ways that you can deal with the surface of your skin by using ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. 

Strawberry Lemon potion

Ingredients - 1 tsp lemon juice - 1 egg white - 1 1/2 tsp honey - 1/2 cup strawberries 

Preparation

• Mash or blend the all the ingredients together.
• Smooth over face. 
• Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water. 

Apple Cider Vinegar treat 

Ingredients - 1 tbsp raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp lukewarm filtered water 

Preparation 

• Mix the apple cider vinegar and filtered water together. It's good to start with a 1:1 ratio (50% ACV, 50% water), but you might find you need to dilute the mixture more based on the sensitivity of your skin.
• Take a cotton pad or the corner of a washcloth and dip it into the solution. Spread evenly all over your face.
• Don't rinse it off, but just let it air dry, then finish with a light layer of coconut oil as moisturizer. The smell can be a bit potent at first, but don't be dismayed! The smell quickly dissipates. 

 

Baking Soda glory 

Ingredients - Lukewarm filtered water

- 1-2 tbsp powdered baking soda 

Preparation

• Put the baking soda in a small bowl.
• Slowly add water until it soaks into the baking soda and forms a paste.
• Apply the paste to your face using small circular motions. 

Cranberry magic

Ingredients - 3/4 cup cranberries (fresh berries work the best)

- 1/2 cup seedless grapes (red or green) - 4 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice - 1 envelope plain gelatin - 2 tsp oat powder (if you can't find oat powder, put some raw oatmeal in a coffee grinder or blender) 

 

Preparation

• Puree the cranberries and seedless grapes in a blender.
• Mix in the gelatin, oat powder and lemon juice and blend until it forms a paste. You can adjust the consistency by adding a little water if it's too thick or a bit more oat powder if it's too thin.
• Put the mixture into the fridge for an hour so that it will thicken up.
• Take the mixture out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes (unless you want a cold facial, which works well if your skin is puffy or irritated).
• Apply the facial mask and let it soak in for 20-30 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.

7 Ways to get rid of acne due to dandruff

Among a lot of reasons for acne, dandruff is one of the most common. Here are a few ways to get rid of acne cased due to dandruff.

1. Anti-dandruff shampoo

Apply good anti- dandruff shampoo at least twice a week on your hair, and make sure you wash all the affected areas like scalp, ears, face, etc. Also, make sure you do not take a hair wash with your hair upside down, as the dandruff flowing off your scalp with settle down on the forehead and face.

2. Apply conditioners away from the scalp

If you use conditioners after shampooing, make sure that you apply it slightly away from the scalp. Make sure you do not rub the conditioners on to the scalp. The residue of conditioners can aggravate the dandruff, hence rinse off the conditioners thoroughly so that no residue is left on the hair.

3. Keep the hair off your face

Try to keep the hair off the face as when your hair with dandruff is in contact with the facial skin, it can lead to pimples.

4. Hot oil massage

• A hot oil massage once a week can help reduce the problem of pimples caused by dry scalp dandruff. It keeps the scalp healthy and improves the blood circulation to the scalp.
• Wash your face regularly
• Wash your face at least twice a day. This will help remove the flakes from your face and keep it clean and oil-free.

5. Lime juice

The anti bacterial properties of lime helps to cleanse the scalp. A bit of lime juice applied on the scalp and left for about 20-30 minutes can do a lot of good. Make sure you thoroughly wash off the lime with luke-warm water after this. The moment you get rid of the dandruff in your scalp, your skin will start getting clearer.

6. Avoid using hair styling products

Hair styling products are make your hair either oily or dry. Dry hair is known to attract dandruff, while oil clogs the pores when they trickle to your face via your hair.

7. Brush your hair regularly

Regular brushing of hair will remove the dead cells on the scalp and it also helps to increase blood circulation. Make sure you brush your hair at least twice a day

Natural remedies to lighten facial scars

Tired of hiding facial scars behind cakes of makeup? Here are some home remedies to get rid of facial scars with kitchen ingredients.

Olive oil

Use olive oil to massage the scars several times a day to lighten scars. You can also opt for a steam bath after the massage to open the pores and encourage the oil to seep in.

Sandalwood

Applying a paste of sandalwood powder, milk and rosewater on the scars can help lighten them gradually. Leave the paste on until it dries and then rinse with cold water for best results.

 

Potatoes

Cut potatoes into thin slices and place them on the scars. You can also mash raw potatoes and apply their juice on them for better results.

Almonds 

Grind soaked almonds to make a fine paste and apply this on to the scars. Wash off with cold water once the mix dries.