{"id":526,"date":"2008-06-18T13:09:21","date_gmt":"2008-06-18T11:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2008\/06\/18\/homemade-face-for-acne\/"},"modified":"2008-06-18T13:09:21","modified_gmt":"2008-06-18T11:09:21","slug":"homemade-face-for-acne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/homemade-face-for-acne\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade face for acne"},"content":{"rendered":"
Acne is well known as the bane of a teenager's existence. But whether its stress or genetics,  some of us still get breakouts long past adolescence, and even into middle age! Here are some  basic, yet effective acne-fighting recipes.Depending on your skin, you may find that some work  better than others for your individual needs, so try them all at least once. But if you are allergic <\/div>\n
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to nay of these ingredients than please do not try them out.<\/div>\n

MASKS AND PACKS<\/p>\n

Milk-Lime Peel<\/p>\n

1. Boil 1\/4 cup whole milk.
2. Mix in juice of one fresh lime, and 1 tsp glycerine.
3. Apply to face, avoiding eye area.
4. When dry, peel or wash off with warm water.<\/p>\n

Garlic Mask
1. Peel and crush eight cloves of fresh garlic.
2. Apply to face, avoiding eye area.
3. Leave on 10-15 minutes.
4. Wash off with a warm cloth.<\/p>\n

Baking Soda-Bran Pack
1. Mix 1\/4 cup bran or oatmeal with 2 tsp baking soda.
2. Add enough water to make a thick paste.
3. Apply liberally all over face, avoiding eyes.
4. Leave on 15-20 minutes.
5. Rinse gently with warm water.<\/p>\n

 
TONERS AND TONICS.<\/p>\n

Vinegar-Honey Toner
1. Mix 3 Tbsp honey into 1\/2 cup apple cider vinegar.
2. Stir until completely dissolved.
3. Store in refrigerator 3 days, stirring daily.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.<\/p>\n

Peppermint Face Tea
1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Steep peppermint tea bag for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bag and let cool.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.<\/p>\n

Aloe-Thyme Tonic
1. Stir 2 tsp thyme into 1 cup aloe Vera juice.
2. Store in airtight container.
3. Let sit in refrigerator overnight.
4. Shake mixture, strain thyme out, leaving liquid.
5. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.<\/p>\n

Spot Treatments<\/p>\n

For those last-minute emergencies, try these on-the-spot remedies.
· Apply a paste of ground radish seeds and distilled water to dry up blackheads.
· Put a dab of toothpaste on pimples for overnight relief.
· For breakouts, mix 1 Tbsp corn flour with 1 egg white and apply to area.<\/p>\n

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