5 homemade acne-fighting recipes
There can be a lot of contributing factors at play when it comes to acne. The basic cause is oil and clogged pores, but the reasons for excessive oil production and subsequent bacteria-fueled inflammation can range anywhere from hormones to small infections.
While severe acne usually requires more heavy, medicinal lifting in terms of treatment, you can improve more mild breakouts with topical application.
Here’s five recipes for natural ingredients and how they work:
1. Mix together 1/2 teaspoon turmeric + 1 tablespoon honey
Leave on for: 10–15 mins
Why it works: “Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help reduce inflammation in the skin,” says Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale New Haven Hospital, and co-creator of Pure BioDerm.
2. Mix 1 to 2 drops of tea tree oil into your clay mask
Leave on for: 10–15 mins (no more than 30)
Why it works: “Tea tree oil is a tried and true antibacterial and anti-inflammatory,” Robinson says. While research has found it to be an effective natural acne fighter, it can be potent in high doses and when applied directly on skin. “Be cautious as higher concentrations can be irritating to the skin.” Read more…
