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Face masks can be costly in many stores.  They may also contain harsh ingredients that can leave your skin feeling dry or irritated after use.  Rather than spend your money on store bough face masks to help alleviate your acne, try some of these great at home acne face mask recipes that you can put together with just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge or cupboard! Green Tea Face Mask for Acne Green Tea and Honey Mask: To make this face mask you will need a green tea bag that has been steeped for several minutes in hot water as well as a tablespoon of organic natural honey (preferably Manuka honey).  Cut open the tea bag once it's cooled down and use a small bowl or cup to empty out the tea leaves into. Add in 1 tablespoon of the honey and mix together.  Apply to the face using clean fingers or a clean unused makeup brush.  The honey will help the tea leaves stick to your skin, but be careful because this make can get a little messy....

Basil for Acne This is one of the newer home remedies in acne treatment and prevention.  Basil has long been used in cooking, but few know about it's powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Since acne is primarily caused by an overgrowth of bacteria, any remedy that contains antibacterial properties should be helpful; however, basil has extremely powerful antibacterial properties in comparison to other home remedies. In fact, it has been shown to stop the growth of some bacterias that have become resistant to antibiotics (such as staph infections).  Due to it's strong antibacterial properties, it is a very effective method of treating and preventing acne breakouts. It's anti-inflammatory properties help keep down swelling of pimples, especially cystic acne. The antioxidants provide excellent benefits for overall skin health.  Basil really is an all around great natural remedy for acne. Does using basil for acne actually work? The Internatio...

Tea tree oil is a powerful essential oil derived from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia plant. Many household products contain tea tree oil, such as toothpaste, lotions, shampoos, and so on. Studies have shown that tea tree oil is indeed effective in treating acne naturally.  Tea tree oil contains something called terpinen-4-ol, which is responsible for it's powerful antibacterial properties. Tea tree oil can be used as a toner, added to lotions or cleansers, or used as a spot treatment on it's own.  Many natural acne products that you find in stores will have tea tree oil as a main ingredient.  However, rather than spending money on pricey products, consider investing in a bottle of tea tree oil and creating your own acne treatments. Tea Tree Oil Toner : To make an all natural tea tree oil toner, just mix about 10 drops of tea tree oil with 1/2 cup of distilled water.  Store the toner in a glass bottle and apply using a cotton round or cotton ball.  If...

As an acne sufferer myself I can honestly say that there are many things that people without acne just don't understand.  When I had acne I HATED getting advice from people that had never even had a pimple.  I also HATED when someone got ONE pimple and acted like the world was ending, I mean, try having a face full of them! Not only was it embarrassing, but it was also painful.  Most people don't talk about the painful side of acne.  Having to poke and prod at your face with needles and other tools just to pop them, it's so awful! Here's a list of things that I'm sure only people with acne can relate to...I put this together just to help you remember that you are NOT alone in the fight against acne... Waking up each morning afraid to look in the mirror (because you know that new pimples have appeared overnight) Having to spend an hour or more in front of the mirror popping pimples just to go out in pubic Being paranoid about everything that touches your face (I lite...

Research shows that using Vitamin C Serum is beneficial for those suffering from acne and acne scarring (hyperpigmentation).   Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants fight off highly reactive free radicals that permanently damage cells, including skin cells. Acne sufferers typically already have damaged skin, either from the acne itself or the products that are being applied to control the acne, so the use of Vitamin C Serum helps repair skin at a cellular level.   Acne scarring typically takes weeks or even months to fully heal.  Many are not aware of the benefits of Vitamin C Serum for acne scarring, however it is a scientifically proven method of repairing damaged skin and boosting collagen which helps eliminate the appearance of acne scars.    After researching various vitamin C serums I decided to try the VoilaVe Triple Action Vitamin C Serum .  Unlike the other vitamin C serums, this one comes with a convenient pump instead of a d...

If you have acne chances are you've heard quite a few myths about what might be causing your acne.  Personally, I got tired of hearing people tell me what I was doing wrong (or not doing) to cause my acne.  I found it especially irritating when people who had never experienced acne would tell me that I wasn't washing my face enough, or that I was washing my face to much.  The unwanted advice was never ending.    Here is a helpful breakdown of common myths about acne ....  

I've been posting a lot of individual articles about various natural home remedies for acne.  In this post I'm going to list all of the best acne home remedies all in one place.  I've had a lot of people requesting a list of all the top natural acne remedies....so, here you go! Best Acne Home Remedies Acne Home Remedies Apple Cider Vinegar: Organic ACV toner helps control (and eliminate) the bacteria that cause acne vulgaris.  To make the toner combine 2 parts water and 1 part ACV (be sure you use organic all natural ACV with the mother).  ACV can also be taken internally to help control acne from the inside out. Honey: Specifically organic Manuka honey.  Honey has natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that effectively treat acne.  Not only does it help control acne causing bacteria, but it also helps reduce inflammation from active acne.  It's best used in a mask form several times a week. Sea Salt: Sea salt makes an excellent toner t...

Honey Cinnamon Mask for Acne I've already discussed the benefits of using organic honey to treat acne, but recently I've discovered a way to combine honey and cinnamon into a powerful acne treatment mask.  You probably know that honey has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, but few are aware that cinnamon also has strong antimicrobial properties.  Chemicals found in the cinnamon plant fight bacteria and fungi growth, which makes it a great remedy for acne. Honey Cinnamon Mask for Acne To make a honey cinnamon mask you will need: Pure cinnamon powder Organic honey (preferably Manuka honey) Mix together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon into a paste.  If the paste seems thin you can add more cinnamon to thicken it so that it sticks to your face without melting off.  Apply the past all over your face using clean fingers or a clean (unused) makeup brush.  *Keep a makeup brush handy just for applying your face masks* Leave the mask o...

Treating your acne overnight is a great way to rid yourself of breakouts by morning. Getting rid of acne can be difficult and an overnight solution is not for everyone, but it's a step in the right direction for anyone suffering with acne. Why only treat your skin during the day, when it's being exposed to pollution, dirt and grime at the same time? Treating your acne overnight is a great way to reduce the size and redness of the affected area, and in some cases, rid yourself completely of a pimple or two. Here are a few simple ideas for treating your acne overnight! Cleanse Using warm water, rinse your face every night before bed, and wash with a mild cleanser. Depending on your skin type use the following based cleansers; Oily skin – gel based Dry – soap free, the less it lathers up the better. Look for gel based with added moisturizers Combination – water based, light cleansers A side note for combination skin: Treat the predominant condition, for example if your acne is con...