Hari Hara Haji to all of our muslims friends!
Here's a quick remedy tip and DIY mask we'd love to share.
Everyone may face problems with acne breakouts and scarring at some point of time, and this is something quick and easy to follow.
Plus, it smells SO good! A yummy FALL-ish scent with all the spices combined!
Makes a happy soul whilst doing the mask too!
This mask consist of 3 items that are easily available in your home's spice rack or grocery stores!
You will need:
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Make sure you incorporate all the ingredients by mixing well.
And this is what you'll get
- Apply (not scrub) this paste directly on a clean face on spots and areas you would want to treat for 30 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water, cleanse once again with your cleanser and moisturize as usual.
- Use this mask consecutively on affected areas for 3 days and rest your skin on alternate days using it 2-3 times a week thereafter. You may stop when you're happy with the results.
Note: You may apply this on the whole face with the same proportions OR do 1 teaspoon of each ingredients OR more honey if you want to apply it on the whole face.
More honey would make this mask more calming for the skin, but it also makes a more runny mask so do it with a top you are ok to get dirty with!
Just adjust the measurements according to how you like the consistency of your mask.
Also, the brand of nutmeg and cinnamon in good supermarkets are relatively similar in quality.
We do suggest that you have quality honey though for this mask.
We recommend Manuka Honey even for added benefits and healing properties. If you don't have that, it is perfectly fine to use regular honey as it will still work its magic on red angry zits or scars.
Benefits of Honey
Antibacterial properties that helps heal wounds. When applied to acne, it kills the infection by calming it and prevents it from swelling. Attracts and retain moisture into skin, used widely in beauty treatments for as long as honey existed!
Benefits of Nutmeg
Has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used for treating patients with ezcema or skin conditions. Reduces infection and acne flare ups resulting in flattened and smoother acne scars.
Benefits of Cinnamon
Anti inflammatory, helps calm down your skin. Antifungal and astringent properties as well.
Optional: You may add some drops of lemon juice in and transform this mask to a scrub. Lemon is great for lightening those acne scars, but do use with caution as it may be overpowering for sensitive skin or if you feel stinging and photosensitivity, wash it off immediately. Also, DO NOT scrub too hard, use a light hand whilst working with this scrub.
Verdict?
Personally i have sensitive skin too, and this mask does not give me any problems. Used the spot treatment instead of the whole face.
New and older acne appear less red and angry.
Acne scars also appears to be lighter in appearance with prolonged use.
You have to be patient to see results.
Do test this mask on a patch of skin (on your inner wrist) if you feel that you have sensitive skin. If you experience stinging sensation or if you feel uncomfortable whilst putting on the mask, wash off immediately.
Also, nutmeg is a particular strong astringent. Use with caution especially on sensitive skin. You may leave it for 15 minutes only if you have sensitive skin.
This cheap and easy mask is worth a try, loving the scent!
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Ezrabelle