Aspirin Mask

[LaurieAnne]

I wouldn't use it everyday - I use it once a week or "as needed" in case of an emergency (bad acne, really red skin).

 

[beaugael]

ill try this wish me luck

 

[anne7]

Hey Allie! I dissolve mine in hot water first, to make a thicker paste, then I add a glop of Aloe Vera gel to make it stick. It works very well for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[vampirella]

is it really effective in fighting off blackheads? :w00t:

 

[peekaboo]

I add yogurt or aloe vera gel to my mix. Honey is just too sticky for me. I have read that you can also find ASA in powder form but haven't come across it in Canada.

 

[4getmeNot]

I am going to try this too! It has gotten so many raves and it's so cheap..that's always pleasent. There are a lot of effective home remedies out there, just waiting to be discovered...

 

[lavender]

I had the same problem....I will probably mix it with yogurt or aloe vera gel the next time i do it.

 

[thePinkcess]

I've been using the Aspirin Mask for not very long but I've noticed that it smoothes out my skin! I only use 2 lightly coated (the white ones) aspirins and put it in a cup, then spray a bit of water and wait a while. Afterwards I just poke it with my tweezers to see if it's softened, then crush them a little and mix a teaspoon of honey in it and mix it all together.

I don't know if I should be rubbing it in my skin (like a scrub), using circular motions. No one else seems to be doing this. Am I supposed to just put it on my skin and let it sit for a while? Thanks!!! oh btw I'm new here /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[vampirella]

ditto! we need help! and how often should i use the aspirin mask?:icon_smil

 

[KimC2005]

I just pat it on there and let it dry. I have never rubbed it in or scrubbed my face w/ it. I don't know that it necessarily hurts anything. It should be used once a week if that or as needed

 

[ILoveLola]

Never tried it but will do soon. :sdrop:

 

[posterofagirl]

I was thinkingof trying this out tomorrow, and I apologise if this has been answered, I didn't read the entire thread. My question is, does it matter what type of aspirin it is? like coated/non coated, etc...

 

[dolphin_gal]

Uncoated. If it's coated, you'd have one heckuva time trying to get it to dissolve.

 

[posterofagirl]

Would it make much difference with it's effects? Or is it just the whole dissolving factor?

 

[Min]

I tried it last night I crushed the asprin with a mortar and pestle really fine then added the water it worked great. There arent to many things that dont irriate my skin & this def didnt. I could prob get away with doing it twice a week I think.

 

[posterofagirl]

Is it okay to use toner and moisturiser afterwards or would it be best to just let your skin breathe over night after applying and rinsing off the mask?

 

[posterofagirl]

Still curious about this if anyone wants to answer /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Also how long do you usually leave it on for?

 

[LVA]

guess it depends on your skin .. but ... i tone w/ACV and moisterize after and my skin's so soft ....

i leave it on for 10 - 15 minutes (i pat it on ... then start posting on MuT and b4 u know it .... its 15 minutes!) ...

 

[Min]

I did & it was fine although I use a homemade rosewater toner not sure how commercial would effect it. I wouldnt think it would be an issue though. I also did moisturize a little.

 

[posterofagirl]

Okay great, thanks guys