1. Baking Soda Exfoliation
- Mix together 2 tbsp. of baking soda with 1 tbsp. of water until it forms a thick liquid.
- Smooth mixture over clean face and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- This is a natural exfoliate that helps to calm acne and oily skin.
2. Oatmeal Mask
- Mix 1 tsp. honey and the juice of half a lemon into a cup of cooked oatmeal.
- Rub mixture onto clean skin.
- Leave it on for about 30 minutes and rinse off.
- Oatmeal reduces acne by cleansing pores and absorbing oil.
3. Lemon Juice
- Rub a slice of lemon on affected area and leave on for about 30 minutes and rinse off with water.
- The acidity in lemon helps to clean out pores and eliminate excess oil.
4. Cinnamon & Honey Mask
- Mix together 2 tbsp. of honey with 1 tsp. of cinnamon.
- Apply the mixture onto clean face and leave on for about 10 minutes then rinse off.
- Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties to help stop bacteria and honey is a natural antibiotic.
5. Egg Whites
- Take two eggs and separate the egg whites from the yolk.
- Whisk egg whites until frothy and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Cover face with mixture and let it dry for about 20 minutes and rinse off.
- Egg whites are full of proteins and vitamins that fight off acne and help to rebuild your cells.
Hope these home remedies help! Also, don’t forget that regular sleep and hydration is key for a clear complexion!
How To Battle Stress Induced Acne was originally published on blackdoctor.org
