Acne Skin Washes

Bran Soda Wash

Make a face pack of bran plus baking soda and water. Mix into a paste, apply to the face, leaving on for 15 minutes. Rinse with solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water.

Parsley Wash

Use an infusion of fresh parsley to wash the skin

Mint Wash

Peppermint is an excellent antiseptic wash for acne.

Garlic Wash

Peel and mash eight cloves of fresh garlic. Apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on for about 15 minutes. Wash off with a warm cloth. Finish with a rinse of the vinegar pH balancer.

Wine Wash

Breakouts can be controlled by applying wine with a cotton ball, white wine for fair skin, red wine for darker complexions.

Lemon Juice Wash

Dilute some lemon juice with water, dab pimple with solution to kill germs, cool inflamation and improve blood circulation.

Calendula Ointment

Purchase or make your own calendula(marigold) ointment. Apply to reduce inflammation and speed healing. Or make an infusion and apply as a compress to the skin.

Lady’s Mantle Acne Remedy

An infusion of lady’s mantle herb is an excellent soothing and healing face rinse.

Acne Infusions for After Washing  Skin:

After washing skin rinse with any of the following herb infusions:
a) chamomile which is purifying
b) yarrow to eliminate toxins
c) catnip which is an antiseptic
d) lavender which is antiseptic
e) thyme which is a strong germ killer

Antiseptics for Acne:

Tee Tree Oil Astringent

Tea tree oil is a powerful antiseptic. Use it for acne, either diluted or full strength.

Burdock Astringent

Burdock leaves in a poultice are excellent for boils and swellings, and as a wash for acne.

Thyme Astringent

Thyme is a powerful antiseptic making it an excellent wash for pimples

Garlic Astringent

Garlic has well known antibiotic properties making it an excellent treatment for pimples and acne. Apply peeled, mashed garlic cloves to pimples and other skin blemishes.

Rose Water & Glycerine Astringent

• 1/2 pint olive oil
  1 ounce rose water
  a few drops of glycerin
  1 ounce vodka

Sage Astringent

• 4 Tbsp dried sage
  4 Tbsp vodka
  1/4 tsp borax
  3 Tbsp witch hazel
  10 drops glycerin or honey

Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain. Dissolve borax in witch hazel, stir in the saged vodka and glycerin. Pour into bottle with a tight cap. Shake before each use.

Witch Hazel Astringent

Use an extract of witch hazel as an astringent, a skin freshener and to soothe skin irritations.

Lemony Lavender Toner

• 3 drops lemon oil
  3 drops lavender oil
  3 teaspons of distilled water

Use a soft cotton ball to massage mixture into the skin after cleansing. Follow with a moisturizer if desired

Blackheads & Blemishes

Honey

Heat honey slightly and apply to face, tap face gently with your fingers.
Wash honey off with warm water then rinse with cool water. A bit of wheat germ may be added to the honey before applying.

To loosen and cleanse blackheads, make a paste of oatmeal, honey and an eggwhite. Apply to the skin, massage for 10 minutes then rinse with tepid water.

Oatmeal Paste

For blackheads, make a paste of oatmeal and water.