How to Make an Aspirin Mask for Acne
‘How to make an aspirin mask?’ The answer to the question is in this content we have prepared for you… Well, why should we apply the aspirin mask to our skin? What should we pay attention to when applying? Let’s take a look at the article together to find out the answer to these questions…
The active ingredient in aspirin is a form of salicylic acid that exfoliates the skin. It can help you get rid of rough skin. However, the disadvantage is that salicylic acid can absorb moisture along with its exfoliating effect. So it can dry your skin. This may not be a problem for people with oily skin type, but if you have dry skin, you should be careful. If you still want to try the aspirin mask, you can mix non-comedogenic oils such as argan or jojoba oil into the mask.
The ingredients needed to prepare the aspirin mask are water and honey. Honey is a product that can be found in almost every home and has natural moisturizing, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Adding honey helps fight bacteria, so wherever you apply honey on your skin, it won’t get infected. It also helps moisturize the skin.
How to Make an Aspirin Mask
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 aspirins
- 1/2 teaspoon of water
- An extra 1/2 teaspoon of honey for normal to dry skin
Preparation
For the aspirin mask recipe, you first need 2 bowls. First, pour hot water into a small glass bowl. You will immerse another bowl in this bowl full of hot water, we will do a kind of bain-marie.
In the other small bowl, take a teaspoon of honey and half a teaspoon of water or the oil you will use. Crush three to four aspirin tablets using a pestle or fork. Add the crushed aspirins to the mixture.
If the consistency of the mixture is too thick, that is, it is too thick to spread on your face, add a little more water. Test the temperature of the mask, you must make sure it will not burn your face.
If it is at the appropriate temperature, using your fingertips, spread the mask on the problem area, staying away from your eyes. You don’t have to apply it all over your face. You can apply it to the problem area. For example, sections with lump problems…
Wait about 10 minutes for the mask to dry completely and clean the mask with lukewarm water with gentle movements and dry your skin gently. Depending on your skin type and the severity of your problem, you can apply the mask once or twice a week.
What Should Be Considered Before and After Applying the Aspirin Mask?
- Stay away from aspirin if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in aspirin or to salicylic acid, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you have any medical condition that causes you to avoid aspirin.
- Do not use on areas of your face where you have applied salicylic acid, glycolic or enzyme products in the past four days.
- Do not apply to irritated, inflamed, sore, cut, or sunburned skin.
- As always, it is best to consult your doctor or dermatologist if you have any particular illness or medical condition and have any concerns about the use of this mask.