Aspirin Facial

Hello everyone. Thank you for bearing with me while I got things rolling.

I’m going to post my absolutely favorite facial treatment for any time of the year as our second official post. It is extremely easy to make, and you wont believe me when I tell you the contents or the cost.

Question: How much do you spend on facial cleansers? Exfoliators? All the different products out there like Clean & Clear, Noxema, Neutrogena, etc and so forth, all have common ingredients, right? You possibly have the key ingredient in your medicine cabinet already and at the fraction of the cost these name brands are charging.

Know what it is?

Salicylic Acid! Go grab your bottle!

Now wait a second. Acid? On the face? I know we want clearer skin but…wont that harm the skin? I bet your trying to figure out what in the world I am talking about. Well another name for Salicylic Acid is Beta Hydroxy Acid. Good ole’ BHA. Now I bet that sounds familiar. Got of bottle of that in your medicine cabinet?

I bet you do. What these big name companies don’t want you to know, is that this acid? Can be obtained with good, old-fashioned Aspirin! Yep, that little pill that can help thin your blood and relieve aches can also help your skin. And it’s cheap, too!

Now we know how BHA works. It is an exfoliate and has properties to soothe inflammation. This compound when applied topically loosens the death grip those dead skin cells has on our face, and allow the unveiling of the new, fresh skin underneath. Bu removing the dead skin, it also aides in the fading of scars. Various studies have shown that Beta Hydroxy Acid may improve wrinkles, roughness, acne, photodamaged skni, and hyper pigmentation of the skin. YAY, right?

Sadly, there is a downside to this awesome treatment. You skin becomes more vulnerable to UVA and UVB rays. This is why sunscreen is a must! Find on that protects from BOTH types of rays! At a later date I will make a post about the different types of sunscreen and what may be best for you.

Now the second ingredient of my choice is honey. You are going to see this in a lot more of my posts, and there is a good reason for it. Honey contains enzymes that have been proven to heal the skin. Used topically it can reveal younger, softer, and smoother skin. Who would like that?

Ready for the masque?

You will need:
~Aspirin, non-coated
~Honey
~Water
~either a saucer or another flat surface or container to mix on

You will also need your toner and moisturizer for afterwards.
1) Take around 4-5 non-coated aspirin tablets and place them on the saucer, centered. Use non-coated for a faster dissolving time.
2) Add about a teaspoon of water. The aspirin will absorb the liquid and begin to expand, to make it easier for dissolving. Careful, though, adding too much water will make it too mushy and useless.
3) You aspirin should look like fatter versions of themselves, ready to disintegrate with the next step. Apply pressure with your fingers (or a spoon if you prefer) and begin to break it up. The texture should be very grainy.
4) Add a squirt or two of honey. The amount should not be more then half of the aspirin, a 2:1 ratio. Combine until the aspirin is coated in honey, completely combined to form a grainy paste.
5) Start applying the mixture to your face with your hands, exfoliating in small circles as you do so. Avoid the eye area, and please do not put it in your moth or nose. Egh.
6) Leave on for 10 minutes.
7) Wash off with plain, warm water in circular motions. Take advantage of this grainy texture and continue to exfoliate. After sitting on the face for the time frame, the top layer of dead skin cells should be removed more easily.
8) Dab some toner on to a cotton pad and wipe your face. Again, use small circular motions.
9) Moisturize

Tada! Don’t forget your sunscreen! One more bit of advice, do not overuse this mask. Use it too much and your skin will become accustomed to it, making it less effective. I generally use it once a week, and before preparing for a special event or outing. It’s a great way to clear your face before using any sort of makeup. Smoother application :)

So the cost? Five dollars, or less (depending on area, brand, etc, may be a smidgen more) and it lasts so much longer. One bottle of aspirin, and one bottle of honey. Don’t get me wrong, I do also use a store bought face wash, but it is not as good as this one.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope this helps you as much as it does me.

DISCLAIMER: This material has not been medically reviewed. Do not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of information is solely at the reader’s risk. Do not discontinue prescribed medication in favor of these remedies. If adverse reaction occurs discontinue use, if reaction continues seek medical attention.