Acne Face Masks and Natural Acne Remedies

Acne is an annoying and often uncomfortable skin condition which can leave scars if not treated over the long term.

There many natural antimicrobial oils and other ingredients that are useful for combating acne causing bacteria.

Many essential oils contain antibacterial and antifungal properties like:

=Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca oil) from the Melaleuca tree

=Manuka - a close relative of Tea Tree which is a native on New Zealand

=Rosemary oil

=Lavender oil

=Neem oil

=Myrhh oil

=Eucalyptus oil

=Thyme oil

All of the oils contain antimicrobial agents so they are great for use in an acne remedy. If you add them to base oils or natural homemade face mask recipes you can make acne treatments that not only deal with the bacterial aspect, but also calm soothe, protect and heal your skin after the acne lesions have gone.

Honey is another excellent ingredient to use because it is a natural antibiotic - especially UMF honey which is very high in antimicrobial compounds.

You can use bases like Almond oil or Coconut oil or Avocado for acne skin treatments. Almond oil is very high in fatty acids which help with scarring and healing of tissue as is Rose hip oil (bois de rose), Macadamia oil, Argan oil, Borage seed oil, and Evening Primrose oil.

It's very easy to make your own acne remedy using a base of either:

1 tbsp base oil (Almond, Macadamia, Argan, Coconut, Rosehip, Borage or Evening Primrose oil

1 drop lavender or rosemary oil

3 drops tea tree oil

3 drops thyme oil

1 tsp honey (optional as it feels sticky on your skin)

Mix ingredients together well and apply to affected areas twice a day. This recipe acts as a treatment to kill acne bacteria but also helps to heal and prevent future breakouts.

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