Skin blemishes happen to most people at some point in their lives. There are many types of skin blemishes, including pustules, blackheads and cysts. Blemishes and black spots on the skin can cause the complexion to look blotchy, dull, and more sallow than normal. In order to regain a vibrant, clear complexion, it is helpful too follow a skin care routine that drains out the pores, exfoliating the dead skin and impurities that can clog the pores, and tones the skin with an antibacterial solution.
Step 1
Soak the skin in a pore-draining oil, such as olive oil. Spread 2 tsp. of olive oil onto your face, and massage it in gently with your fingers. Allow the oil to remain on your skin for at least 15 minutes. Soak a washcloth in hot water, and wring the excess water out. Wipe off the oil with the washcloth. Repeat twice per day.
Step 2
Exfoliate the skin with a mildly abrasive scrub, such as baking soda. Combine 1 tbsp. of baking soda with 1 tsp. of water in a small bowl, and spread the mixture onto wet skin. Use your fingers to massage the mixture into your skin for two minutes, then rinse off your skin with water. Repeat twice per day after soaking your skin with oil.
Step 3
Apply an antibacterial toner that will encourage faster skin cell turnover. Fill an empty spray bottle with 8 oz. of lemon juice, and add in five drops of tea tree oil. Spray your skin liberally, and allow the skin to dry completely. Repeat twice per day after exfoliating the skin.
Tips and Warnings
- Olive oil is a highly emollient, non-comedogenic oil that can bond to the impurities inside the pores in order to help them drain out of the skin. When applying olive oil to the skin, it is helpful to use slow, circular finger motions. Baking soda is an alkaline substance that is comprised of smooth, rounded particulates that can slough away dead skin, excess oils, and bacteria that can clog the pores and cause blackheads and pustules. When applying baking soda, it is important to use a light touch, and to avoid pressing it into the skin too deeply, which can irritate the skin. Tea tree oil is naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial, and can kill off the bacteria in the skin that cause acne to develop. Lemon juice is high in Vitamin C, which can increase the rate at which dead skin cells are sloughed away and new skin cells are developed, thereby keeping the pores more clear. Combining tea tree oil with lemon juice creates a highly effective toner that can clear acne in two different ways.
Things You'll Need
- Olive oil
- Washcloth
- Water
- Baking soda
- Small bowl
- Lemon juice
- Tea tree oil
- Empty spray bottle
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