Mint leaves dry up acne and clean up pores. External application of mint leaves helps a great deal in fading the scars away. The best way to utilise mint leaves for treating acne scars is through a face pack. Here is a wonderful recipe for the Mint face pack.
Things you will need
- A bunch of fresh mint leaves
- Some fresh water
- A wide bowl
- A blender
Procedure
- Thoroughly rinse all mint leaves and separate leaves from stems
- Collect the leaves in a separate bowl Use a blender to blend these leaves until it forms a smooth
- paste
- Sprinkle water in between as and when required Store the mint paste in refrigerator
- Once you’ve prepared the paste, you may use it directly on scars or team it up with other acne removing products.
We know different types of skins have different requirements. So here are the basic uses of mint leaves for oily, dry and normal skin.
For Oily Skin
For people with oily skin, it is important to control oil secretion to avoid acne.
To use:
- Mix a teaspoon of mint paste with a teaspoon of fullers earth ( multanimitti ) or gram flour ( besan )
- Add rose water to form a smooth paste
- Use this as your regular face pack every evening to fade acne scars
For Dry Skin
For people with dry skin, it is important to maintain the moisture balance of the skin.
To use:
- Add few drops of honey to a teaspoon of mint leaves paste
- If your skin is extra dry, put in some cream and use it as your face pack
- Apply it on your face, make sure you concentrate more on the scars
- Wash it thoroughly after 15-20 minutes
For Normal Skin
For people with normal skin, it is essential to maintain the skin balance and its health.
To use:
- Cleanse your face thoroughly
- Apply the mint paste over cleansed skin
- It is better advised to leave the paste on scars overnight
- Wash it off with fresh water the next morning to see a refreshing face
Please share with me by leaving your comments below. And make sure you use mint leaves for at least a month to scare your acne scars away.
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