5 Aspirin Face Mask Recipes

Did you know that you can make a face mask out of aspirin? Check out 5 aspirin face mask recipes below!

Yes, aspirin can be used to treat a whole host of skin problems naturally! If you have acne, acne scars, wrinkles/fine lines, clogged pores, flaky skin and rosacea, make an aspirin face mask now!

The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. Salicylic acid is great for reducing inflammation, reducing acne scars, exfoliating skin and fading wrinkles. You can read more about the beauty benefits of aspirin here: Beauty Benefits of Aspirin

Okay, onto the DIY aspirin face mask recipes! They’re so easy to make yet work SO WELL!

5 Aspirin Face Mask Recipes

Caution: Please do not use aspirin as a face mask if you are allergic to it!

1. Anti-Acne Aspirin Face Mask

What you need:

• 5 uncoated aspirins
• Water
• 1 tsp raw honey
• Mortar and pestle
• Spoon for mixing

Directions:

1. Put two uncoated aspirins in a mortar.
2. Now add just a little water like 1 tbsp and start crushing the pills to form a paste-like consistency. If it’s too chalky, then add just a little more water but make sure you don’t get your paste to be liquidy and drippy!
3. Finally, add 1 tsp of raw honey and mix everything up with a spoon.
4. Apply the paste all over your face, avoiding the area around your eyes and mouth. You can also apply on any breakouts on your neck, chest or back.
5. Leave it on for 5-7 minutes then rinse off with tepid water.
6. Moisturize with a pea-sized amount of shea butter or use my Homemade Anti-Acne Face Cream

2. Wrinkle-Fighting Aspirin Face Mask

What you need:

• 5 uncoated aspirins
• 1 or 2 tbsp of water to dissolve them
• 1 tsp thick yogurt like Greek yogurt
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• Small bowl

Directions:

1. Dissolve 5 uncoated aspirins in a small bowl. You will need about 1-2 tbsp of water.
2. After they dissolve, mix them up with 1 tsp of thick yogurt to form a creamy paste.
3. Now add 2 drops of lavender essential oil and mix again.
   Apply the paste on your face using a face mask brush, avoiding the eye area.
4. Leave it on for 5-7 minutes then rinse off with tepid water.
5. Splash your face with cold water then lightly pat your face dry. While it’s still damp, apply 3 drops of this Powerful Anti-Aging Serum!

3. Acne Scar Reducing Face Mask

What you need:

• 5 uncoated aspirins
• 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Water to dissolve the aspirin
• Small container and spoon

Directions:

1. In a small container, dissolve 5 uncoated aspirins with a little water to form a white paste.
2. Now add 1 tsp of lemon juice, freshly squeezed from a lemon. Mix well.
3. Apply on your face or only acne scars, using a clean cotton ball. Make sure to avoid your eye and mouth area.
4. Rinse off with cold water after 5-7 minutes then moisturize using 4 drops of argan oil or DIY Skin Lightening Serum (only use this at night time).

4. Exfoliating Aspirin Face Mask

What you need:

• 5 uncoated aspirins
• 2 tbsp rose water
• Small container and spoon

Directions:

1. Dissolve 5 uncoated aspirins in 2 tbsp of rose water
2. Scrub the mixture on your face, avoiding the eye area.
3. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes then rinse off with cold water. Tone with green tea then moisturize with a few drops of your fav skin care oil.

5. Aspirin Face Mask for Rosacea

What you need:

• 5 uncoated aspirins
• Water to dissolve them
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel
• Small bowl

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve 5 uncoated aspirins with about 1 tbsp of water.
2. Next add 1 tsp of aloe vera gel and mix well.
3. Apply the mixture on your face as a mask for 5-7 minutes, avoiding the eye area.
4. Rinse off with cool water and moisturize as usual.

Give any of these aspirin face mask recipes a go and enjoy clearer and brighter skin!