Best Homemade Facial Masks for Acne

Introduction

There are several things you can do to stop and prevent acne. Such things as cleansing and exfoliating your face, and controlling your diet, all work. But did you know homemade facial masks for acne should also be part of your arsenal to stop acne.

A chemical peel is sometimes confused with a facial mask, so lets take a look at the difference between the two.

Chemical Peel Versus Facial Mask

A chemical peel is performed by a professional to help remove wrinkles, acne, brown spots, etc from your face. This is a very intense and expensive exfoliating procedure that should not be done to frequently since you may do more damage than good to your skin.

A facial mask on the other hand you can perform yourself. These are not as harsh as chemical peels and are done to remove dirt, makeup and oil helping you stop and prevent acne.

So what are some facial masks you can make at home?

Oatmeal And Baking Soda Mask

Oatmeal is excellent for removing dead skin, cleansing the skin and unclogging your pores. Baking soda is used in a lot of other facial masks or it can be used just by itself. It helps remove the excess oil on your skin and will also remove dead skin from your face.

To make this mask combine equal amounts of warm water, oatmeal and baking soda till you have a thick paste. Apply to your face and let set for up to 10 minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

Egg White Mask

This is a rather inexpensive mask that has shown to be effective at stopping acne.

Using one or more eggs, separate the yolk from the whites and then stir the whites if you so desire. Apply the whites to your face using a small brush or even your fingers. Let set for 20 to 30 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

Mayonnaise Mask

To help tighten your pores, a mayonnaise mask may be just what you want, especially if you have dry skin. Some just apply it out of the jar after they warm it up, but some add honey to the mixture for additional help to the skin. Honey will help cleanse the skin and clean your pores while at the same time moisturizing your pores.

Leave this mixture on for 20 to 30 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the inexpensive facial masks you can make at home to help you stop and fight acne.

Jimmy C has been studying skin care for many years because of his skin problems in his youth and he is the Editor in Chief of a number of skin care web sites. Being a victim of acne in his younger days, he has researched this subject to help people prevent and stop acne. He has also studied many aspects of caring for the bodies skin and keeping it youthful and free of irritants.

For more information on caring for acne or other facial blemishes and keeping your youthful appearance go to his web sites at http://www.skinguidelines.com/p/causes-and-cures-for-acne.html or http://www.squidoo.com/cause-and-cures-of-acne.

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Drugstore Facial Cleanser Does the Job

A recent consumer product story aired on our local news, comparing a highly advertised and celebrity endorsed product and a local drugstore brand containing the same active ingredient. The active ingredient, benzoyl peroxide, is found in both products. The study showed no differences between the two. So what is the best facial cleanser for acne?

Ever since my daughter reached puberty and began experiencing an increase in skin breakouts, I've been on the lookout for the best acne cleanser. One trip to your local drugstore can send even the most product-conscious consumer into a tailspin. You'll find lotions, creams, washes, and complete sets that all tout the claim that they are the one to purchase.

I now have another child entering the stages of puberty. Had it not been for this recent study, I would have continued purchasing the facial cleanser system I believed was far superior to any product I could purchase at my local drugstore. I also would have incurred twice the expense.

The early adolescent years are crucial to a young person's self-esteem. Those experiencing regular acne breakouts are often the brunt of jokes for their classmates seeking a target. Fortunately, the product I've used for my daughter for the last several years does clear her skin enough to not bring notice to her problem. But is it the best facial cleanser there is?

In this study, a set of consumers was divided and one group was given the well-known brand, and the other group was given the drugstore brand. They used the product for ninety days and then the researchers took the results. There was no noticeable difference in the improvement of the acne between the two groups. Neither of the groups had skin that was completely cleared during the test period.

A spokesperson for the celebrity endorsed product, when asked about the test results, stated that the most common reason for skin that was not completely cleared was related to the consumer's failure to properly follow the instructions. Regardless of the consumers' compliance with the instructions, each group experienced the same results.

What does this study mean to someone plagued with the acne on a daily basis? It means that your local drugstore brand is just as efficient, according to the study, as the highly advertised brand you can purchase for twice the cost at your local mall kiosk. For the last several years, I have fallen prey to the advertising hype and made monthly treks to the mall to purchase this product that claims it's the best facial cleanser system. I suggest you don't do the same.

If you are experiencing issues with acne, you may also have wondered what product is the best facial cleanser for your own skin. Given the results of this recent study, I would suggest your search begin at your local drugstore. And then buy yourself a new outfit with the money you save.

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