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3 Quick and Easy Homemade Face Masks To Blast Blemishes

May 14, 2019February 16, 2013 by Alison

Say bye-bye to blemishes with the pimple popping powers of fruits!

I’m sure you already knew that the types of foods you eat influence the quality of your skin, but you should know it’s not just about what you eat; it’s about what you put on your face!

That’s right. I have 3 amazing acne face masks that are made solely from the produce you already stock in your refrigerator. Curious to know what they are and how you can make them yourself?
Good. Read on…

5 ingredients for homemade face masks — These five ingredients are all you need to make our three homemade face mask recipes

Pumpkin and Papaya Mask

For this blemish battling DIY all you need is 1 cup of Canned Pumpkin and 2/3 cup of mashed Papaya.

In a bowl, mix together your pumpkin and papaya. It might take some time and elbow grease to get a smooth consistency, but that’s what you want.
Next, on a clean face rub your mask all over your face, however, be careful not to get any in your eyes.
Allow your mask 10-15 minutes to sit on your skin then rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a fresh, clean towel.

What makes this mask so potent is the Vitamin A and C content. Both pumpkin and papaya are full of these beneficial vitamins.

The zinc content of pumpkins help absorb the vitamins which in turn balance hormonal changes. Keeping your hormones in check will help prevent acne breakouts.

Vitamin C is also responsible for reducing the likelihood of scarring, which can sometimes occur after acne flare-ups.

Papaya on the other hand also contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) which slough away dead skin cells and promote healing from acne scars deep within the epidermis.

Reparative and Preventative; I like it!

Tomato and Avocado Mask

Big zits are annoying, but blackheads can be downright frustrating. This next mask helps combat both at the same time.

Start by mashing one small skinless tomato with a ripe avocado in a bowl. Use a fork to help you press out any clumps to ensure a nice smooth consistency is achieved.
After cleansing your skin, gently rub your mask all over your face. Spend a little extra time massaging the mask into areas where you frequently breakout or suffer from blackheads. My most common regions are the nose and chin.
Let your mask absorb for 30 minutes then rinse off using warm water and pat your face dry.

Tomatoes contain an amazing antioxidant called lycopene. Lycopene regulates chemical and biological balances which helps maintain clear skin and also neutralizes free radicals to protect your skin from future breakouts.

The vitamins in this mask act like as an antiseptic astringent to help reduce blackheads while the avocado locks in moisture to keep your skin looking supple and fresh.

Home Remedies For Pimple Scars

May 14, 2019December 27, 2011 by Alison

Many home remedies for pimple scars can be very effective but their success largely depends on the type of scarring you have and how persistent you are prepared to be in treating them.

Here is a collection of the most popular pimple scars homemade remedies collected from across the Internet. Before you try any of them, be sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin first to see if there is any sort of unwanted skin reaction.

Whilst these remedies do not contain the strong chemicals of some acne medications, they nevertheless contain effective ingredients that can cause allergic reactions in some people – better safe than sorry!

Home Treatments Using Honey For Pimples Scarring

Honey is a wonderful healer and a natural antiseptic. You can apply this to pimple scars as it is or add a small quantity of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice.
Honey can also be mixed with freshly grated nutmeg to make a paste which should be applied to the affected area as a mask for about twenty minutes, twice a week.
Make a honey and apple face mask by finely grating one apple into about five tablespoons of runny honey. Mix well and apply to cleansed skin. Relax for about fifteen minutes before removing surplus mixture with facial tissues and then rinsing your face with cool water.
Make a honey and wheat germ mask by mixing warmed honey with enough wheat germ to make a paste. Spread this gently onto cleansed skin and leave for about fifteen minutes. Tissue off as before and then rinse your face clean. For a gentle exfoliating effect, massage your face lightly with the honey and wheat germ mixture before removing it.
Make an exfoliating facial scrub by mixing equal quantities of granulated sugar, honey and bio ‘live’ yogurt. Smooth this mixture onto your cleansed face, leave for about ten minutes and then massage gently in light, circular movements before rinsing off.

How To Treat Pimples With Home Remedies

May 14, 2019November 9, 2011 by Alison

If you are one of many people currently suffering from spots on your face, you may be trying to find out how to treat pimples effectively. You may be surprised to discover that there are many different types of acne pimples which is why, in order to treat them effectively, you must have a little knowledge about the kind of blemishes you have. You may also be surprised to find that once you know the type of blemishes you have you may be able to treat them effectively with home remedies.

How many different kinds of pimples are there?
A pimple, zit, or basically a pinkish red spot on the face are all types of acne caused by excess skin oil or sebum that has got trapped in the pores of your skin. This sebum, mixed with dead skin debris provides a breeding ground for the acne bacteria that cause inflammation and infection.

The following types of pimples are some of the most notable ones that plenty of people know about: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, and pustules. The more severe types of acne are nodules, cysts, rosacea and other very severe conditions that would need medical help to resolve.

Treating Pimples with Effective Natural Remedies

Tomato is probably one of the most effective natural remedies for pimples, as it contains many vitamins and minerals. Cut open a regular sized tomato and make sure to use the part with the stem so that it will be easier for you to hold. Then, apply the tomato all over your skin for about 15-30 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water. When you rinse the tomato off your face, make sure you massage it off and not scrub. This remedy is super effective, and once you rinse the tomato off, you will instantly see that your pimples appear less noticeable.

Grind a couple of nutmegs and blend with milk until the mixture is completely smooth. You only need to add enough milk to make a paste as making it too runny will make it impossible to apply. Apply the mixture all over your face, paying particular attention to problem areas. Keep it on your face for about 20-30 minutes. When you wash the mixture off, make sure to also use cool or tepid water to avoid opening your pores and massage it off (not scrub). This remedy is also very effective, as studies have shown that nutmeg and milk can really help to eliminate acne pimples.

Baking Soda For Acne Pimples A Triple Use Home Remedy!

May 14, 2019September 10, 2011 by Alison

Baking Soda for acne pimples is one of those home remedies for pimples that gets a lot of comment around various forums on the internet. So here is the low-down! I have collected all the information I can find, researched people’s findings and how they are using baking soda on pimples and presented the information here for you. First of all, let’s be clear about what exactly baking soda is. Baking soda is bicarbonate of soda and is a white powder made up of tiny crystals. Baking soda, as the name suggests is used in baking to help make cakes lighter but it is NOT the same as baking powder and if buying specifically for your skin you need to be sure to get the right product. It is mildy alkaline so can help to re-balance the pH of your skin. The image on the right is from

Here are Three Ways To Use Baking Soda for Acne

1. Use as a spot treatment. Apply it in the same way that toothpaste is used as an overnight pimple treatment. Obviously the toothpaste is already a ‘paste’ and if you want to get the baking soda to stick to your spot, you need to mix it with a liquid of some sort.

The easiest and most obvious liquid is water, I prefer to put a small quantity of baking soda into a little saucer and add water to make a paste.
Tea tree oil can also be used but I prefer to add a only a couple of drops of this and then mix to a paste with plain water to avoid it being too concentrated.
Lemon juice is another home remedy you could add – either alone or in combination with the water depending on the sensitivity of your skin.
Apple cider vinegar is also good for mixing your paste. Again you can use this on its own or dilute with plain water.

The best way to apply this paste to your spots is to use a clean makeup brush. If you are using this as a spot treatment for the first time, apply during the evening so that you can rinse it off if you experience any discomfort or irritation – if this works without any problem, next time leave it on whilst you sleep but let it dry before you actually settle down for the night to avoid letting it dry onto your pillowcase.

Remedies For Pimples After Shaving

May 14, 2019August 11, 2011 by Alison

No matter how expensive or well-known the brand of shaving cream they use for their wet shave, or how expensive the electric shaver they have purchased, many men still suffer from the problem of pimples after shaving.

Since most men nowadays prefer to be clean-shaven rather than having a beard, the daily ritual of shaving has to be observed. Whether you prefer a ‘wet shave’ or an electric razor, there is one problem that many men experience and find it hard to resolve.

Shaving pimples or razor bumps as they are sometimes known, have become a very common problem of many young adults.

Home Remedies For Shaving Pimples

If you too, have suffered with this problem, before going for expensive over the counter remedies or even prescription treatments, you can try these simple and effective home remedies to resolve the problem:

avoid pimples after shaving — Follow our tips to keep your skin clear of pimples or razor bumps after shaving

1. Rinse your face with warm water before your shave and make sure to use a simple razor that does not have a ridiculous amount of blades to it. One or two blades on a razor will do the trick. Shave after a shower so the facial hair is softer and the pores more open – which will make it easier. Also, use a simple unfragranced shaving cream that will not irritate your skin. This will also help to keep the hair a bit softer when you shave.

2. Make sure that you allow the soap to remain on your face for a few minutes before you start shaving and always shave in the direction of the hair growth. Do not go over the same area on your face more than twice as this can make the skin sore.

3. Sterilise your razor after each use by dipping it in boiling water or some rubbing alcohol. Change your razor blade every week – whether you think it needs changing or not and don’t let your girlfriend shave her legs with your razor – that is a definite no-no!