Baking Soda

• Who knew that a simple, everyday household item would help Acne. It exfoliates and helps keep a balanced PH of the skin. Instructions: mix some baking soda with water so it’s a thick paste. Apply with a brush all over the face. Leave on for 30 mins, the mask will become hard and crumbly. Wash off with cool water. Dab face with moisturiser. Can be repeated twice a week.

Acne scrub

• This home-made scrub will exfoliate your skin. Instructions: you will need: 1 tbs Organic coconut oil, 1 tbs raw honey, 1/4 Lemon and 1 tbs Brown sugar. Mix all the ingredients till well combined and smooth consistency. Apply all over face and massage lightly for 5 minutes. Wash with cool water, dab face dry and apply coconut oil moisturiser.

Mashed up Papaya Mask

• Papaya contains an enzyme called papain which reduces the inflammation and helps prevent the pus from forming. Apply mashed up papaya on the face and leave on for 15-20 minutes, remove with cool water.

For Acne Scarring you can try grating nutmeg and mix with warm milk. Scrub on a face for few minutes and leave for 20 minutes. This will lighten pigmented scarring from Acne.

Other useful Acne tips

• Wash your pillow case regularly, it can house dirt or oil. Your pillow is in contact with your face for at least 6-8 hours when you sleep at night.
• Wash your face properly at night, ensure all makeup is off before you sleep and leave your skin alone, stop touching your face.
• Keep your body hydrated throughout the day. Drink lots of water to flush out toxins.
• Drink Coconut water daily, this will cleanse the liver. Coconut water contains a high amount of potassium as well as other essential minerals and vitamins. The unique nature of coconut water has a positive effect on the skin, helping it maintain its normal functions.