3 Homemade Face Wash To Get Rid Of Acne

If you're struggling with acne-prone skin, consider trying these three homemade acne face wash recipes. These recipes are suitable for both oily and dry skin types, as they neither leave the skin feeling greasy nor dry it out.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil, and while it can occur at any age, it's most common during adolescence due to hormonal changes. Factors such as stress and poor diet can also contribute to acne, as I've experienced personally during times of extreme stress. Fortunately, many mild forms of acne can be effectively treated at home.

Face Wash Base

- Take 1/4 cup rice water in a cup.

- Add in 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap to it.

- You can buy liquid castile soap easily online.

- Add in 1 tsp of aloe vera gel that is free of color and perfume to it and mix well. This is the face wash base.

- Add in essential oil of your choice and mix well. This face wash will clean and lather well.

- After mixing, store it in a bottle and use daily once or twice.

# Tea Tree

Tea tree essential oil has anti microbial properties that treats acne really well. Add in 3 drops of tea tree essential oil to the face wash base and mix well.

# Lavender

Lavender has wonderful healing properties that helps the skin heal, it also helps reduce scars and is very soothing on the skin. Add 3 drops of it to the face wash base and mix well.

# Sandalwood

Sandalwood essential oil is one of the best essential oils to use for acne prone skin. It reduces inflammation and helps treat and prevent acne. Add 3 drops to the face wash base and mix well.

How To Use

To use, take little bit of the face wash in your hands and apply it all over the face and neck, massage for a few minutes and then wash it off. Make sure to apply moisturizer after using this face wash.