People who suffer from acne require specific care to remove excess sebum and dead cells and toxins from the skin, as well as products to purify and disinfect. Here we share 12 great facial masks to get rid of acne that you can prepare at home easily and with all natural ingredients. Forget chemicals, which are too aggressive long-term, and discover the great benefits of these natural ingredients.

Please note that natural masks for acne should be applied once a week. If you have very oily skin we can apply even twice.
It is recommended to make a mild exfoliation before using a mask. Always avoid the eyes area.

The best face masks for acne:

Lemon + honey mask: Honey is a natural antibiotic and lemon has antimicrobial properties and as an astringent it helps close pores. Lemon works as a natural bleaching agent for the skin.Vitamin C promotes new cell growth. Reduces redness and instantly soothes irritation.
Mix ½ lemon juice with 1 tablespoon honey. Apply the mask to your cleansed face and leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off completely with warm water.

Cinnamon + honey mask: Cinnamon has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and honey is a natural antibacterial and antibiotic.
Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together. Apply the mask to your cleansed face and leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off completely with warm water.

Milk or Yogurt + honey mask: honey has antibacterial effect. Yogurt contains lactic acid that acts as a skin exfoliating agent. Has astringent effects; helps minimize pore size, reduces excess oil and redness on the skin.
Mix 1 tablespoon of milk or yogurt thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the mask to your cleansed face and leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off completely with warm water.

Papaya mask: Contains papain, which reduces inflammation and helps prevent the infection from forming. Applied on the skin removes dead skin cells and excess oils from the surface of the skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
Mash up the flesh of the papaya well, until it is of a consistency that can be easily applied to your cleansed skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off completely with warm water.

Carrots mask: rich in vitamin A (Beta Carotene) that moisturizes skin. It is a powerful healer that promotes cell regeneration. Also has antiseptic properties that prevent infections.
Mash up the flesh of two boiled carrots. Apply to cleansed skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse off completely with warm water.

Baking soda mask: helps to neutralize any pH imbalances on the skin. pH imbalances on the skin are a common cause of acne. Exfoliates the skin removing dead skin cells. Dries out pimples and removes excess oil from the skin. Also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with water until getting a solid paste and apply it directly to the blemish. Wait 10 minutes and wash face thoroughly after each time.

Cucumber mask: contains over 90% water so it’s a natural way of keeping the skin moisturized, toned and hydrated. Also reduces inflammation and redness of the skin. Removes impurities and dead skin cells, and as an astringent can tighten pores. Contains amino acids and minerals that regenerate skin acne lesions.
Puree the cucumber in a blender and then apply on the face surface. Let stand for about 15-20 minutes, and wash face thoroughly with warm water.
You can use cucumber juice as a natural astringent to remove facial oil.

Egg whites mask: contains protein, collagen and retinoids that both combat acne, and help to rebuild your skin cells. Reduces excess oil on the skin and as an astringent agent can clean and tighten pores.
Dip a cotton ball into the egg white, and apply on skin. Wait 15-20 min and rinse off with water.

Pearl powder mask: reduces the skin redness and mattifies the skin closing pores. Pearl powder purifies skin, helps lighten skin naturally, controls oil and promote the regeneration of damaged tissue. Also effective at fading acne scars.
Can be used as a mask with some water or directly as a cosmetic powder with a makeup brush.You can even apply it before bed, and it helps soothe skin and absorb excess oil during the night.

Potato mask: Rich in Vitamin C is an essential component in the production of collagen and vitamin B involved in cell regeneration. Also contains niacin that helps lighten skin naturally and can improve skin moisture.
Cut a few slices of potato and rub it over the skin. Let it dry for at least 15 minutes and rinse.

Aspirin mask (salicylic acid): helps unclog pores to resolve and prevent lesions and removes dead skin cells. Has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, and antiseptic effects.
Press the aspirin with a spoon until the aspirin is evenly crushed into a powder. Add some water drops to make a paste. Apply on skin and wait 5 minutes. Gently rinse off with water.

Clay mask: has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps purify the skin; removes dead skin cells and draw away oils, toxins and dirt that clog pores and cause acne. Also dries out pimples and minimizes pore size.
Mix one tablespoon of clay powder with few drops of water stir until getting a nice creamy paste and apply on the cleansed face surface. Let dry for about 15 minutes and wash face thoroughly with warm water.

Oat mask: Good skin moisturizer. Has anti-inflammatory properties and skin lightening effects. An exfoliating agent that helps getting rid of dead skin cells, purifies skin removing dirt and oil from the pores and relief from intense itching.
Mix ground oats with warm water to form a thick paste and apply over the skin. Let dry for about 15 minutes and wash face thoroughly with warm water.