Everyone that has experienced having acne knows how stubborn the dark acne spots and scars can be. There are tons of cosmetics that say that they can help reducing the dark acne spots and acne scars. But before spending a small fortune on cosmetics, try some homemade facial masks for acne scars and dark acne spots which can help you to get rid of dark spots that are caused by acne. These masks may help you with acne scars also.
Homemade face mask for acne scars and dark spots with strawberry
This DIY homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark spots smells great and can help fade the acne scars and reduce acne spots. All you need is one fresh strawberry, one teaspoon of honey and two (or three) teaspoons of oatmeal. Mash the strawberry, add the honey and oatmeal, mix and apply it on your face. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse.
Homemade facial mask for dark acne spots with yeast
Before using this mask, make sure that you’re not allergic to yeast. Take one teaspoon of yeast (the frozen one sold in cubes, not dry fast action yeast) and one tablespoon of fresh milk and make a loose paste. Apply it to a clean face and after 20 minutes, rinse it with chamomile tea, and then at least for two hours don’t wash your face with water. The first month you should do this once a week, and after one month, you can do it once or twice a month.
Blueberry homemade face mask for acne scars and dark spots
If you have some blueberries in your fridge, you can mix up this DIY homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark spots. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C and they’ll make your skin looking healthy and glowing. Take 1-2 tablespoons of blueberries and mash them with a fork. Add one teaspoon of honey and add some oatmeal flour (1-2 tablespoons) until you get a thick paste. Apply the mask on your skin and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark spots
For this DIY homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark spots you will need 2 tablespoons of green clay and one teaspoon of lemon juice. If you have dry and sensitive skin, avoid this mask. Mix the green clay and lemon juice in a plastic container with a plastic spoon, because the lemon juice and clay may react with metal. Once it becomes airy and foamy apply the DIY facial mask for acne scars and spots on your face. Leave the mask to dry for 10-15 minutes. Once it dries, rinse your face with water. Don’t use this make too often, once a week is more than enough.
Homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark spots with kiwi fruit
Kiwi fruit is rich in many vitamins, especially in vitamin C and that’s why people often use it in green smoothies. But you can also use it in a DIY homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark acne spots spots. Take 1/4 kiwi fruit and mash it with a fork, add one teaspoon of plain unsweetened yogurt and 1-2 tablespoons of oat flour or fine oatmeal. Mix the ingredient and apply the mask on your face. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water.
Homemade face mask for acne scars and dark spots with honey
Honey moisturizes, reduces redness and inflammation, and lemon is great for fading acne scars, so by combining these two ingredients you get a great DIY homemade facial mask for acne scars and dark spots. You will need: one teaspoon of honey, two teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of oat flour or fine oatmeal. Mix all of the ingredients together and apply the mask on a clean face. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Use this mask once a week, and after a while you’ll see that your skin looks more radiant and healthy.
Homemade face mask for acne scars and dark spots with brewer’s yeast
Before using this mask, make sure that you’re not allergic to brewer’s yeast. You can find brewer’s yeast in many drugstores and probably in some health food stores too. Take one teaspoon of brewer’s yeast powder and one teaspoon of unsweetened plain yogurt and mix the ingredients together. Apply the mask on a clean face and leave it for 20 minutes or until it dries slightly. Rinse your face with lukewarm water. You can use this mask once a week and don’t be too bothered by the smell, it will make your skin super soft and radiant.
