I have to say this mask is amazing! I’ve been using it for a few months now, and I’m addicted. I make my own blends with different products based on whatever my skin needs at the time. I highly recommend checking it out for yourself.
The aspirin mask is a BHA ( Beta Hydroxy Acid) mask , that’s easy to make, inexpensive and very effective. It can be made with salicylic acid or aspirin. BHA is great for deeply cleaning pores, helping to control acne and exfoliating the skin . BHAs can also be used with active acne to clear it up faster, and works to sanitize the skin.
Indications: all skin types, especially normal to oily and combination skin, acne-prone and clogged skin.
Basic recipe: 1/4 tsp. salicylic acid (from a pharmacy) or 3-5 plain aspirin, & distilled water. Mix a little water with the powder until it reaches a paste-like consistency. Apply on clean dry skin . Remove once mask becomes dry. Make sure to rinse off completely. If skin becomes irritated follow with a hydrating mask or moisturizer WITHOUT any kind of acid or enzymes inside it.
Advanced recipe: You can make many versions of this mask. To turn it in to a more complex mask with more benefits, you can add yogurt, aloe vera , honey or a nourishing moisturizer. If you use one of the above mentioned preperations the application will be much better, skin is less irritated and dry compared to aspirin with water, the feeling left after this mask is absolutely unique so smooth and clean!
Please note: If you are using pure salicylic acid, make sure to use no more that 1/4 tsp, any more could burn your face.
Do not apply it near to eye zone, it will be extremely drying and irritating for the sensitive skin there.
Try not to overuse the mask:. For very oily skin and for severe blemishes, every 3 days would be more than enough in order not to stress the skin and obtain maximum efficiency. Other skin types should use it once a week or twice a month (dry to very dry, sensitive skin).
