Homemade Face Mask

I've never had an issue with acne before. Every now and then I'll have a zit or two while "Aunt Flow" is in town (I hate that "see you next Tuesday") but overall I've had pretty good skin. Then, I move to L.A. and bam, black head city! I'm not sure if it's the extra pollution in the air, the humidity, or the universe just f'ing with me, but I do know that I need to get it under control.

I wondered how many posts it would take for my honey obsession to be exposed. The answer is two.  I hate spending money on products that don't work. I hate buying products that have 20 ingredients no one has ever heard of. I am very frugal and very cheap. I hate chemicals. I am environmentally friendly and creative. I was raised by hippies. Home remedies are a must. And I have a honey obsession.

 HOMEMADE FACE MASK

HONEY

CINNAMON 

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Mix all three in a small bowl. Make sure it's apple cider vinegar and use very little. 

You want the consistency to be mainly the honey. Not enough vinegar will be too sticky but too much will make it all run down your face. 

Put about 5-6 coats on. Just keep applying it to your face until it's thick. You can't have too much.

Leave on for about 30 min. then rinse with warm water.

Don't get too close to your eyes. The vinegar burns.  

1. Honey is a natural antiseptic. It's also a humectant which means it will help keep you moisturized. The antibacterial components of honey will kill the bacteria while soothing and softening at the same time. 

2. Cinnamon will exfoliate your skin. Apply the mask in a circular motion and you will feel it gently scrubbing the dead skin away. Like honey, cinnamon also has anti- microbial properties that can stop the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Honey & Cinnamon together are unstoppable and have so many health benefits. 

3. Apple Cider Vinegar contains malic and lactic acids which help to soften and exfoliate your skin, reduce red marks and treat acne. It also tones your skin by balancing the proper levels of pH.

Keep the leftovers. I usually apply it to my face in the morning about once a week or when needed. You will notice a difference in your skin immediately. Lack of water intake is also a huge reason for acne so drink lots of it.