Acne can be treated with certain facials in the short run. Check out information on facial treatment for skin acne.

Facials For Acne

Acne can be a depressing problem for teenagers as well as adults. It is essentially a condition in which the skin pores get blocked due to dirt, dust and excessive oil, leading to the formation of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. In sever acne, the boils and zits that are formed are very deep, painful and leave permanent scars if prodded with. Another way to get rid off acne or at least reduce it to a great extent is by getting facials done. Regular facials can definitely reduce the amount of blackheads and whiteheads that lead to the formation of pimples. There are certain facials that are specific to the problem of acne, which are quite helpful too.
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Best Facials for Acne
Given below are some of the best facials that are recommended for reducing acne. You can give a facial to your self at home or visit a beauty parlor for the same. Twice a month should be a good frequency to get the facials done.
 
Basic Homemade Facial
You Need:
  • Cleanser and Toner
  • Cotton Wool Balls
  • Face Mask
  • Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Strips of Cotton
 
Instructions
Clean your hands with water and soap and pat them dry. Take some cleanser on the cotton ball and clean your face to get rid dirt and dead skin flakes. Next, rub toner all over your face to tighten the pores. Take one tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate and mix in 10-12 drops of water. Take the cotton strips and soak it in there. Place the strips over your closed eyes and cover half your face with it. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water.
 
Tomato Facial
You Need:
  • Almond Flour
  • Cotton Wool
  • Facial Steamer
  • Kaolin Clay
  • Milk
  • Rose Water
  • Tomato 
Instructions
Dip the cotton wool in milk and clean your face with it. Wash your face thoroughly with water. Take one teaspoon of almond flour and mix with a tablespoon of rose water, creating a paste. Rub it over your face as a face scrub and then wash off your face with water. Make a paste of Kaolin Clay and squashed tomato to be applied as a face pack. Take the steamer and steam your face for 8-10 minutes to loosen up the pores. Now, apply the paste and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Gently remove with cotton balls and water.

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