Brilio.net - The most common facial skin problem most people experience is acne. Not only for those with acne prone skin, acne can also appear in those with normal, sensitive and oily skin types. Acne itself is divided into various types, one of which is inflammatory acne.
The appearance of acne generally occurs more often in teenagers and adults. Apart from being triggered by the effects of using skin care products that are not suitable for your skin condition, acne can also appear due to hormonal changes or the effects of stress. This facial skin problem is the result of hormones and excess oil production.
Basically, hormonal changes such as testosterone, trigger the oil glands to produce excess sebum. This oil can clog pores and cause the growth of acne-causing bacteria called P acnes. The growth of this bacteria will cause inflammation in the skin or pore area, which then forms whiteheads, cystic acne, or blind acne.
Acne can also be caused by exposure to certain ingredients or chemicals in cosmetic products, you know. The appearance of this reaction usually depends on skin type. People who have sensitive skin types will more easily experience this skin problem called inflamed acne.
Usually this condition will be characterized by the appearance of acne in several areas of the face. Starting from inflammation, rashes, to mature acne that looks festering and reddish. It's not surprising that many people feel disturbed by the appearance of inflamed acne on their face, so they try to find ways to deal with it. Starting from having treatments at beauty clinics, using skincare products, to using natural ingredients.
One of the skincare products commonly used to treat inflamed acne is the acne patch. In fact, you don't need to buy acne patches on the market, you know, because you can treat them with natural ingredients which are more economical and no less effective.
As shared by a TikToker via his personal account @pri_manukahoney on August 31 2021, which contains how to treat inflamed acne using 3 kitchen ingredients. The kitchen ingredients in question are manuka honey, cinnamon powder and turmeric powder.
"You will love this DIY Manuka Honey acne mask," wrote the account owner in the description of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @pri_manukahoney, Wednesday (17/4).
Contains manuka honey to soothe inflamed acne.
Manuka honey is different from other honey, especially in its darker color. This type of honey also has antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help remove and soothe redness on the face caused by inflamed acne naturally. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also effective in speeding up the healing of inflamed acne, you know.
Benefits of cinnamon powder for treating inflamed acne.
Cinnamon is a kitchen spice known for its sweet taste and distinctive aroma. It's no wonder that many people often use cinnamon as a natural sweetener in a number of foods and drinks. However, it turns out that cinnamon also has a multitude of benefits for facial skin beauty.
One of the benefits is treating inflamed acne. Cinnamon is believed to have antibacterial properties that are good for fighting acne-causing bacteria. In fact, study results from the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention prove that cinnamon is able to fight acne-causing bacteria, such as Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
It turns out that turmeric powder can reduce inflammation caused by inflamed acne.
No less effective than cinnamon powder, turmeric is also believed to be able to overcome acne problems on the face. This is thanks to the curcumin content which can kill acne-causing bacteria. Apart from that, the anti-inflammatory substances in it can also help reduce inflammation in acne, so its use is believed to make acne heal faster.
Relying on these three ingredients, you can make a face mask which is claimed to be able to treat inflamed acne so that it heals faster and dries out more quickly. Come on, see how to make and use it below.
Material:
- 1-2 tablespoons manuka honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients mentioned into the container
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup residue
4. Apply the mask to your face thoroughly
5. Leave it for 20 minutes then rinse with water until clean
6. Continue using your favorite moisturizer
7. Do this method regularly every 2 days to get optimal results.