Beauty Tips: Use cinnamon to treat acne at home

cinnamon has anti-inflammatory benefits and antibacterial properties that help to reduce acne.

It’s true; you are what you eat. Local spices and herbs add flavor to our favorite Ghanaian dishes and make us grow healthy.

These spices and herbs work more effectively when applied to the skin directly to treat common skin conditions. Most women are suffering from acne, which is caused by bacteria which attack the hair follicles and clog pores.

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Here’s how to treat acne at home with cinnamon.

Method

Mix 3 tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder.

Apply the paste to the affected area and leave it for 15 minutes.

Rinse your face gently with warm water. Cinnamon and honey offer anti-inflammatory benefits and antibacterial properties that help to reduce acne.

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For better effects, you can add 1 teaspoon nutmeg to the same mixture.

Honey restores skin texture. Nutmeg can dry out pimples, reduce redness and inflammation.

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