Natural Acne Cures
Facial Masques

The cosmetic industry has been marketing alpha hydroxy acids for some time now. Known for exfoliating the skin, alpha hydroxy acids are the preferred way to cleanse the skin by most people suffering from acne.

What exactly are these acids? Take a look in your produce drawer. Are there citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, grapefruits? Strawberries or blackberries? Any produce containing citric, malic, lactic and glycolic acids are the beneficial acids used for blemished skin.

Fruit of your choice:

• oranges
• lemons
• limes
• grapefruit
• blackberries
• strawberries
• apples
• tomatoes
• kiwis
• peaches
• avocado

Mash the fruit of your choice and add a bit of cosmetic clay or cornstarch to help the mashed fruit stick to face.

If you have dry skin add a bit of cream or oil to give some moisturizing effects.

Apply to face and neck and recline. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes and wash off.

These fruits can also be used in more elaborate natural acne remedies. Anti-microbial herbs such as the following help to soothe and heal irritated acne.

Herbal Fruity Masque

Same idea as Fruity Masque, but adding herbs that soothe and heal blemished skin.

Use a large handful of combined fresh herbs such as comfrey, plantain, chamomile, calendula or yarrow.

Process in blender adding in small amounts of mashed fruit until a thick paste is made.

Add 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or more until masque will adhere to skin.

Apply to face and neck and recline for 5-10 minutes. Wash off.