Hey everyone, it feels like it's been forever since I've actually sat down and written a blog post. I've really missed it, and I just had to write a new post. This one's gonna share my tips that have helped out my skin to get a lot clearer than it used to be. My acne is still quite bad, but these have really helped improve it. And best of all, this is all stuff that can be done without a dermatologist. Enjoy!
1.Create a simple and gentle skincare routine. Don't overload on products. Often we can get too excited about trying new stuff and this can end up confusing our skin and causing it to break out even more. I'll be sharing my skincare routine with you soon, but what I use are a gentle cleanser, witch hazel as my toner and a simple moisturizer. Make sure to have oil-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comodegenic products.
2. Use face masks. You can buy them, or make them at home yourself. These can really help out your skin and offer many benefits. To see my post on some great acne face masks you can do, click here.
3. Drink plenty of water and/or green tea. I often forget to drink water, but I'm aiming to drink at least 5 glasses a day, though lots of people say to take eight. However, I feel like that's an unrealistic goal right now. Green tea has many health benefits and I try to drink it regularly to help get rid of toxins in the skin, and it overall makes me feel healthy and really good when I drink it.
4. Toothpaste is your friend. You can use this to spot treat your acne (not the gel kind, it won't work). Sounds weird, but it has baking soda in it and actually really works!
5. Tea tree oil is awesome. This one you can get at Whole Foods, and I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard lots of great things about it. Apply a small amount to your active acne.
6. Exercise. It's just part of being overall healthy. By staying healthy with everything you do, your skin is naturally going to cooperate and function at it's best. It's just common sense, you know?
7. Try not to stress. This is so tough for me, since I tend to panic and worry a lot, but stress can actually cause acne. If you want, I'll make a blog post with some tips on how to be less stressed, but try to take deep breaths and just stay calm. And most importantly, BE HAPPY! :):):)
Thanks for reading, Katie xoxo
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There are many amazingly easy ways to treat your acne at home without spending a ton of money. Making your own acne face masks is one of them. What's amazing about them is that they are natural, simple, and can have tons of benefits for your skin. There are so many different kinds you can try, but in this one I'm just gonna share my five favorites that I have found really work. If you'd like me to post more acne related tips and advice, please comment below.
1. Honey, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon Face Mask. (NOTE: Be sure to test the cinnamon on your arm before doing this to make sure you're not allergic). The honey in this is antibacterial and can be really soothing for acne and scarring, and the nutmeg and cinnamon can help fight acne. I'd recommend starting by mixing a small amount of each, a tablespoon of honey, and a teaspoon each of nutmeg and cinnamon. Then just apply it to your face (you can use a brush, or just your fingers) and leave on for about 15 minutes. Then just rinse off with lukewarm water and you're done!
2. Baking Soda Face Mask. This is another really great one for acne, baking soda is awesome for getting rid of acne. For this one, you just need to take whatever amount of baking soda you'd like (I'd start with 1T) and just add a small amount of water to it until it forms into a paste. Then apply the same way as above and leave it on 10 to 15 minutes. Gently rinse with lukewarm water. It's also recommended to apply toner and moisturizer after, but don't wash your face, because that will just remove everything you just soaked into your skin.
3. Oatmeal Face Mask. You'll need to cook oatmeal the way you normally would eat it, and let it cool. Once it's cooled, take about 2 tablespoons of the oatmeal and add a tablespoon of baking soda. If you want it to be a little more moisturizing or find it's too dry, add some honey or milk to it. This one you will want to leave on a bit longer, up to 30 minutes, then rinse off with cold water.
4. Honey and More Mask. This one I don't actually know the name to because I saw it on youtube and it really doesn't have a name. But you would take about a tablespoon each of honey and olive oil, and then just a small amount of milk. Something I forgot to point out earlier: raw honey is best for any face mask recipe and will give the best results, but regular honey is okay to use also if you don't have the raw. With this one, you can leave on for about 10 minutes, then hop into a shower or hang a towel over your head with your head facing a bucket of steaming water, and then rinse off with lukewarm water.
5. Yogurt Face Mask. Mix together 3 teaspoons of plain yogurt, 4 teaspoons of honey, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, and one egg white. Apply to your face, leave on for 15 minutes, then just rinse.
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What face masks have you used before? Have they worked?
