Aspirin Facial

by Allison
(USA)

* Generic Aspirin tablets
* Your own creamy face wash

Simply crush up enough aspirin tablets until it's a fine powder. Mix with your regular face wash, and gently apply to skin with a circular motion.


This should work well with most skins types; however those with sensitive skin should try it on a small patch of skin before applying to the whole face.

Editor's notes:

Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acids are frequently used in skin care. They are popular anti aging ingredients so this mixture or a variation of this might be good for aging skin.

Aspirin can be especially beneficial for acne prone skin since it has anti-infammatory and exfoliating benefits.

For other skin types try mixing the aspirin with other ingredients such as yogurt or olive oil. Check my page on homemade exfoliants for some ideas.

Alison made a good point. Test this mixture out if you are sensitive.