None of us likes those painful acne and the marks that they leave behind. Topical medical ointments can give you temporary results and relieve the pain, but do you know that all of them contain steroids to produce that super effect! And steroids ain’t any good for your body.
So, here I bring to you all natural homemade acne face washes that contain only herbal ingredients and will have no side effects on your skin and body.
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10 herbal ingredients for homemade acne face wash
Before heading on to making the acne face wash DIYs, let’s first learn about the herbal ingredients that are effective for homemade acne treatments:
1. Turmeric
No one of us are unaware of the medicinal properties of turmeric for our body and that’s why turmeric finds its place in almost every dish we make. Turmeric contains curcuminoid in it that has the following benefits:
- Antimicrobial
- Anti inflammatory
- Antioxidant
A scientific study by medical news today has proven that turmeric is very effective in treating acne and reducing its production further.
How to make turmeric acne face wash DIY?
Ingredients:
- Turmeric
- Curd
Method:
- Mix the two ingredients in a glass bowl
- Apply the paste on your face and leave in for 10 minutes
- Wash off with water
2. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one such herbal ingredient that has gained its popularity in treating acne since decades. It’s excellent for homemade acne treatments as it has the following benefits:
- It’s antibacterial
- It helps to reduce oil production
- It soothes the skin
How to make Aloe Vera gentle face wash for acne?
Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera
- Lemon
- Rice flour
Method:
- Add 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel and 1 tablespoon of rice flour in a bowl
- Squeeze half a lemon into the bowl
- Mix all the ingredients well
- Apply the paste on your face and wait for 10 minutes
- Wash off with water
Note: lemon has citric acid that kills acne causing bacteria and rice flour helps to gently exfoliate the skin that helps to remove dead skin cells. This mask will also lighten acne marks and scars.
3. Gram flour
Gram flour reduces acne and pimples that are caused by dirt and germs on the skin as it helps to gently exfoliate the skin and clear pores that eliminates dirt and oil from the skin.
How to make gram flour organic acne face wash?
Ingredients:
- Organic gram flour
- Curd
- Turmeric
Method:
- Add 2 tablespoons of gram flour and 2 tablespoons of curd in a bowl
- Add a pinch of turmeric to it
- Mix all the ingredients well
- Apply the mixture in your face and let it dry for 15 minutes
- Splash water to wet the face and start gently scrubbing your face to take off the mask
- Wash off with water
4. Green tea
As per researchers, green tea has an abundance of EGCG epigallocatechin gallate that helps to treat acne and helps in reducing oil from the skin. Besides, green tea also has:
- Antibiotic properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Antioxidants
How to make Green tea herbal face cleanser for acne prone skin?
Ingredients:
- Green tea leaves/bags
- Water
Method:
- Bring water to boil and add green tea leaves or dip the green tea bag into it
- Strain the green tea leaves and transfer the water in a glass bottle with a spritzer
- If you don’t have a spritzer bottle, store the water in a glass airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator
- Take a cotton pad and pour the green tea toner on it
- Apply the toner with the cotton pad all over the face
- You can also place the green tea bags over the acne directly
5. Clove
Clive has Eugenol in it that helps to fight the bacteria causing acne and thus helps in reducing swelling, redness and irritation caused by acne.
How to make Clove homemade face wash for acne?
Ingredients:
- 7 to 8 cloves
- Water
Method:
- Heat climbed in the pan till you feel all the moisture has gone away from the cloves
- Grind the cloves into powder in the mixer
- Transfer the powder in a bowl and add few drops of water to it
- Apply the paste on acne and pimples only and not on your entire face
- You can keep it overnight and wash your face the next morning
6. Honey
Honey and especially Manuka honey is scientifically proven to reduce acne. It aids in the process of reducing acne as it:
- Has antibacterial properties
- Balances the bacteria on your skin
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces oil production
How to make honey clear skin natural face wash?
Ingredients:
- Honey
- Lemon
Method:
- Add 4 tablespoons of honey in a bowl and squeeze half a lemon in it
- Apply it only on acne or all over the face depending on your severity of acne
- Let it stay for 10 minutes and then wash off with water
7. Bentonite clay or fuller’s earth
Fuller’s earth is a great natural remedy for acne as it helps to control the sebum production. Excess production is the root cause of acne and breakouts. Fuller’s earth helps to remove all the excess oil from the skin and leaves the skin fresh and pimple free.
How to make Fuller’s earth acne face wash DIY?
Ingredients:
- Fullers earth
- Water
Method:
- Make a thick paste of fullers earth with water
- Apply the paste on your face and leave it till it dries
- Gently scrub your face while taking off the pack with water
8. Tea tree oil
Tea tree is proven to have the following effects on acne:
- Antibacterial
- Antimicrobial
- Kills propioni a bacteria that activates acne breakouts
- Anti-inflammatory
- Astringent
How to make tea tree oil gentle face wash for acne?
Ingredients:
- Tea tree oil
- Coconut oil
Method:
- Add a few drops of coconut oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil in a bowl
- Gently apply the oils on your acne and leave in for 15 minutes
- Wash off with a mild face wash
Note: Tea tree oil when used alone can burn your skin and therefore it’s recommended to mix it with a soothing oil. Coconut oil ai the best choice for Thai because coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that heals and cures acne.
9. Garlic
Garlic has a number of medicinal properties including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and relieving pain. It helps to calm down the irritation caused by acne and relieves pain instantly and will bring down the inflammation too.
How to use garlic for active acne treatment?
Garlic should be used solely for treating acne. Cut a slice of garlic and press it on your active acne for a few minutes. It helps to relieve pain and swelling and dries out acne fast.
10. Neem leaves
Neem leaves, the scientific name of which is azadirachta Indica has the following medicinal properties for fighting and preventing acne:
- Antifungal
- Antibacterial
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
Neem leaves have staphylococcus in it that helps to fight acne and aids in treating it. Scientific studies have proved that neem leaves are effective in treating conditions like active acne, psoriasis and eczema.
How to make neem anti-acne face wash?
Ingredients:
- Neem leaves
- Water
Method:
- Make a thick paste of neem leaves in a mixer with water
- Apply the paste all over your face and wait for 15 minutes
- Wash off with a mild face wash
See you soon!
Hey you my lovely beautiful ladies and gentlemen! I hope you enjoy these all natural homemade acne face washes in your skin care routine and benefit from it.
All the face washes that I mentioned are truly effective for acne and are very simple to make with the most minimalist products and methods.
I hope every mentioned ingredient in this post will be right there in your kitchen and will find its new place in your life to change it for the best.
Stay tuned for more skin care and hair care hacks. Till then……
Keep it simple, keep it graceful!
