If you follow a regular CTM routine which is nothing but cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine, you probably don’t need to do anything extra for your skin. CTM and is perfect for normal skin but if you have acne prone and problematic skin, you have to include few more steps like using serums and spot treatments In your routine to give your skin that extra nourishment and protection. I have acne prone skin and I always make sure to use something extra to keep my skin clean and clear. If you’re in a lookout for an anti-acne serum that is all natural, you are at the right place! Below is a recipe for anti-acne serum that you should definitely try out –

DIY-ANTI-ACNE-SERUM

RECIPE FOR ANTI-ACNE SERUM

BENEFITS:

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel has hydrating, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It helps soothe your skin and calm down any redness or inflammation related to sunburn, acne etc. It helps unclog your pores and prevent whiteheads and blackheads. Helps balance sebum production gradually and keeps your skin soft and clear. Commercial aloe vera gel makes a great ingredient in this recipe and a great base as well because it contains emulsifiers. Emulsifiers in aloe vera gel helps everything mix together.

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Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is widely known for its anti-acne benefits and many use this mixed with carrier oils as a spot treatment. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and anti- microbial benefits that helps treat acne from the core and also prevent scarring.

Nutmeg Powder

Nutmeg is a spice with a beautiful fragrance and is quite known for its sleep inducing properties. Did you know that it also has great antimicrobial and skin calming effects that helps with acne and breakouts? Nutmeg in this recipe works like a charm in treating acne and healing it quicker.

Witch Hazel

Which Hazel has sanitizing and anti-acne effects. Just like aloe vera, it also helps calm down any inflammation and redness on the skin related to sunburn, mild skin infections and acne. It also helps unclog skin pores and helps prevent whiteheads, blackheads and comedones.

METHOD:

Things you need-

  • 3 tablespoons commercial aloe vera gel
  • 3 tablespoons witch hazel
  • 5 drops tea tree oil
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder

Directions-

To make this anti-acne serum, take a bowl and add in commercial aloe vera gel and witch hazel. You cannot use fresh aloe vera gel in the recipe because it will not emulsify with other ingredients. Mix this together until there are no lumps left. Add in tea tree oil and nutmeg powder and mix it again until you get a homogeneous mixture. Transfer this serum into an easy to use pump or spray bottle and use it as and when required. To use, take a pump or so on your fingertips and massage it on your facial skin and neck until fully absorbed. You can also use this as a spot treatment.

NOTE-

  • Always patch test beforehand to make sure you are not sensitive or allergic to any ingredients used.
  • Always use organic ingredients for best results.
  • If you develope a rash or redness, stop using the DIY product immediately and consult a doctor if required.
  • Remedies and products do not show instant results, you have to follow a routine for a longer period to see any effect.
  • This is not going to work for hormonal acne. If the reason is internal, along with using good topical treatments you also need to make sure that your hormones are balanced and that you are eating healthy.            
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