Aspirin is mainly beneficial for acne-prone skin; regular application of aspirin face masks can give you clear, flexible and healthy skin irrespective of its type.
How Aspirin cures Acne?
Aspirin tablet contains acetylsalicylic acid (a type of crystalline compound), which is extracted from salicylic acid. It is a BHA (beta hydroxyl acid), which helps to soothe inflammation, redness and itchiness of the skin due to acne and pimples.
Let’s see three proven, fast working aspirin face masks for acne, pimples and skin breakages.
1. Acne-prone Oily Skin
This is one of the best home remedy for curing acne and pimples instantly. Take 1-2 aspirins and add enough water to make a paste, you can also add a few drops of tea tree oil to it. Apply this pack all over the clean face, particularly on the acne prone part. Leave it for 20-25 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy 2-3 times a week until you get rid of acne, pimples.
2. Aspirin for Acne-prone Dry Skin
Combination of Aspirin and Honey is well known as natural humectants, which moisturizes and nourishes our dry skin. It has anti-bacterial properties, which reduces dry skin breakouts, prevents the formation of acne, and repairs skin damages.
Drop 2-5 aspirin tablets into some plain water and let them dissolve completely to get thick paste. Then add 1 teaspoon of organic honey to this paste and mix well. You can also add 1-3 drops of white vinegar to it.
Apply this mask all over the face or affected skin area and leave it for 20-25 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm warm water.Repeat this twice a day for fast healing.
Apply this mask all over the face or affected skin area and leave it for 20-25 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm warm water.Repeat this twice a day for fast healing.
3. Aspirin with oils for Acne-prone Dry Skin
Crush 2-3 aspirin tablets to make a fine powder and dissolve it completely in 1 teaspoon of olive oil or almond oil or jojoba oil to form a thick paste. Apply this mixture over clean skin for 20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
4. Aspirin - ACV for oily and dry skin
Dissolve 1-2 aspirin tablets in 1-2 teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar to make thick paste. Apply the paste on affected skin area for 20-30 minutes to get rid of acne and to prevent skin breakages.
