Garlic has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiseptic properties from allicin. Allicin helps to kill the bacteria causing acne. It also helps to reduce swelling and inflammation, and improve blood circulation.
- Garlic, oatmeal, lemon juice, honey, and tea tree oil face mask – for blackheads
Ingredients
Garlic
Oatmeal
Lemon juice
Tea tree oil
Blend 2 cloves of fresh garlic in a food processor till it’s a soft purée.
Scoop it out into a clean bowl and add 1 tablespoon each of ground oatmeal and honey, a few drops of lemon juice, and 1 drop of tea tree oil.
Mix all the ingredients well to form a smooth paste. Spread this on your face and neck evenly, focusing on the areas where you have blackheads.
Massage it into your skin for a few minutes, using your fingertips in circular motions.
Leave it on for 15 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
Repeat this mask thrice a week to see a reduction in blackheads.
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- Garlic, honey, and olive oil face mask – for soft, supple skin
Ingredients
Garlic
Olive oil
Honey
Method
Blend 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 3 teaspoons of honey until smooth and transfer to a clean bowl.
Using your clean hands, apply it on your face and neck, massaging it into your skin using your fingertips in circular motions.
Do this for 5 minutes. Let it sit for 15 minutes more, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
Pat dry with a soft towel and apply a mild moisturizer.
Use this mask twice a week for positive results.