Salicylic Acid to Clear Pores

What it does: Salicylic acid is a BHA. It’s found in many over-the-counter acne products. Salicylic acid is also used as an active ingredient in gels which remove plantar warts (but you can also use banana peels to cure warts).

How to do it: Apply to problem areas. Let dry. It is generally safe to leave on. Salicylic acid is a BHA, and the molecules in BHAs are larger than AHAs. This makes it less able to penetrate too deeply into skin and keeps it very mild.

Why it helps: Salicylic acid is able to penetrate into the pore which contains sebum and exfoliate the dead skin cells that are built up inside the pore. Because of this difference in properties, beta hydroxy acid is better used on oily skin with blackheads and whiteheads.

Epsom Salt Baths Calms the Mind and Detoxifies the Body

What it does: Softens skin, reduces inflammation, swelling, and dries out oily skin. You can find it in most supermarkets and pharmacies, and best of all its super cheap. You can also find it at gardening supplies stores or pet fish stores.

How to do it:

1) Fill your bath tub with hot water. Add 3-4 cups of Epsom salt. Stir around until the salts are dissolved. Soak for about 20-30 minutes. Do this everyday for a few weeks to see effect.
2) If you don’t have a tub/just don’t have the time to soak, you can simply do it on a smaller scale. Add a spoonful of epsom salt to a little warm water in a cup. Stir until the salts are dissolves. Pat this mixture onto your face or other areas of your body. Wait until dry and wash off with warm water.

Why it helps: Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) helps to expel toxins and heavy metals out of your body. Magnesium sulfate is easily absorbed through skin and is a natural sedative. This is why Epsom salt baths are known to be very soothing and calming to the nerves.

Egg White Mask for Oily Skin

Egg whites work great as a mask for oily skin, and do an extremely good job of tightening skin and toning open pores.

How to do it: Break a fresh egg onto a clean plate or bowl. Dip clean fingers in to get the white part and dab this onto your face. Leave to dry for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

[Feel free to whip up the remainder for some yummy scrambled eggs!]

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