2 DIY Facial Masks for Acne

Hello bloggers! I got a lot of homework done earlier tonight and now I am just relaxing. The tickle in my throat is under control, for now. I really do hope it will not turn into something terrible... Anyways, I am still on my journey to achieving clear, acne-free skin. I found two simple, wallet-friendly facial masks to make!

Credits to leonsbeautytipsandsecrets.com, which is a great blog for skin, hair, and body care + more :) I stumbled across this blog over a year ago and it was lost in my bookmarks folder from my old laptop. I decided to click on said folder today and look what I found :)

Green Tea & Chocolate Antioxidant Facial Mask

• 1 Tbsp Matcha Tea Powder (or you can cut open a tea bag with powdered tea leaves!)
• 1 Tbsp Dark Cocoa Powder
• Enough honey to make a paste

* Mix together and apply the paste; rinse after 20 minutes.

Garlic and Oatmeal Scrub for Blackheads & Whiteheads

[Do this every day for 3 days straight!]

• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
• 1 Tbsp ground oatmeal
• 2-3 drops of fresh lemon juice
• Enough honey to make a paste

* Mix together and apply the paste

* Leave on for 2 minutes, then exfoliate for 1 min (circular motion)

* Rinse

Again, credits go to leonsbeautytipsandsecrets.com. I have not tried these masks yet because we do not have honey in our apartment! :( But I am very excited to test them out. I love facial masks, I love DIYs, I love using natural ingredients, and I love anything that could possibly rid my face of acne! 

eBay auction - lost

A couple days ago, I created a post about my eBay bid on Clinique's Dark Spot Corrector. I was planning to write a review about it, along with clearing up some dark spots on my cheeks, but I lost. I mean, who would hand over $15... for a sample?!

Meanwhile, I placed a bid (and won!) on the Alba Botanica Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask. I've used this mask before - and loved it. It does burn a little while you wait the required 5 minutes, but it leaves my skin amazingly soft. Plus, it's made with natural ingredients and it's free of animal testing :)  This enzyme mask is my ultimate favorite!

Daiso Charcoal Mask Review

I love peel-off facial masks and when my good friend gave me a Japanese charcoal peel-off mask, I knew I had to try it right away. This mask is good for lifting oil and dirt off the face; for some people, it even pulls out blackheads (unfortunately, my blackheads are stubborn). It's natural and best yet... you can get it for $1 at daiso stores! Or around $5 on eBay.

Start off with a clean face and keep hair out of the way. No need to wet face. Apply the black liquid directly to face until all areas are covered. Wait about 15 minutes and start pulling on the edges! Have fun :)