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Leave it on for 10 minutes, but before rinsing it off, gently massage the paste into your skin to really dislodge everyday grime, make-up, dead cells and oil.
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High in antioxidants (which are essentially vitamins that deflect the bad stuff) it'll neutralise pesky free radicals and, in turn, help prevent the breakdown of collagen. It might not sound like much, but the fatty acid content from the almonds are able to penetrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple, while the vitamin E from the olive oil acts like a coat of armour against free radicals which can lead to dullness, dehydration and fine lines.Īnd if you really want to amp up the protection? Add a teaspoon of matcha powder. We're only just beginning to understand the damaging effects that environmental aggressors like pollution (especially particulate matter and CO2) have on our skin, but that's where this savvy concoction from the girls at Clean Beauty comes in. Just mix them together, use a clean foundation brush to apply to your face (paying extra attention to your T-Zone), and let it work it's magic for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Together, they launch a three-pronged attack on infection, irritation, swelling and excess sebum which can block pores and leads to spots and blackheads.

Incorporating Dead Sea salt will also help to clean, reduce inflammation and infection. 'It is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.

' Turmeric is a great option for raw, acne prone, angry skin,' says Isla Apothecary's Kate. What You Need:īoth the healing and bacteria-zapping properties of manuka honey are pretty impressive, while turmeric - yep, it's not just for fancy lattes - is brilliant at bringing down redness. But if you want to take a break from the spot treatments and are looking for something a little more natural to try, give this wonder trio a whirl. Whether it's an angry red acne cluster or a team of pesky whiteheads, spots aren't a good look, and we totally feel your pain. Repeat at least twice a week for five weeks to see results. Simply mix up, apply to specific areas (wear gloves to protect your hands) and leave on for 3 minutes before rinsing off.

It's worth noting turmeric originates from India and South Asia. 'Turmeric as an ingredient has been clinically proven to address hyper pigmentation, reduce skin irritation and wrinkles over the course of at least 4 weeks. 'My go-to face mask recipe uses small amounts of fresh turmeric and lemon juice to pinpoint hyper pigmentation,' explains Pierre.
