DIY:: No acne + redness reducing + Hydrating face mask

I'm always on the lookout for a good DIY face mask or beauty regimen. 

I truly believe that the simpler the ingredients, the better it is. In my opinion this rule applies to everything. You know what they say right? Less is more. 

So, when I was watching one of my true guilty pleasures, Elle Fowler or as some of you may know her as Allthatglitters21 on Youtube, one of her videos caught my eyes. 

Her, Banish Acne (or acne scars!) with my Monster Mash Mask!

A little recap on my skin - acne prone, sensitive and combination, yup, the annoying kind. 

So, after the video finished, I was totally sucked in by all the benefits she was listing and so on and so forth - that I had to try it. Watch her video for all the details - she does such a great job at explaining everything that I find it redundant for me to repeat after her. =) 

What you will need:

- Nutmeg

- Cinnamon

- Honey

- 1 ml measuring spoon

- A small dish to mix

This'll make more than enough for the whole face.
I'll spare you the explanation simply because I think the pictures are pretty much self-explanatory.

Nutmeg

Cinnamon

Honey

This is what it should look like. A thick paste-like consistency that won't slip and slide right off your face.
I like to pat the concoction onto my face and lightly spread it to cover the areas. This will leave a nice thick layer on your face, which you leave on for 10-15 mins.

The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg can be rather strong, so you might feel some tingly sensations- and unless your skin is hyper sensitive, you shouldn't feel any major discomfort.

Rinse it off GENTLY with warm water in circular motion - this will allow some light exfoliation to get rid of any dead skin cells.

So, what do I think about Elle's face mask?

It's ok.
Not my favorite so far. I still prefer my own avocado/olive oil face mask  which I find much more soothing.
Like I mentioned previously, I have sensitive skin - so this did cause some slight redness across my face. The swelling of some acne did go down a bit - but definitely not an overnight miracle worker.

All in all, I like it - I don't LOVE it. It is a little harsh, and I think I would much prefer this kind of mask in the summer when my skin is not as dry as in the colder temperatures of fall and winter.

Happy Tuesday! =)