3 DIY Cinnamon Face Masks for Acne, Scars and Glowing Skin

These 3 DIY cinnamon face masks fight acne, lighten scars and promote beautiful skin overall! 

Ahh…warm and comforting cinnamon. Who doesn’t love this sweet spice?! 

I’m sure you have it right now in your kitchen sitting in your spice rack! 

Cinnamon may be used to make delicious cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa but it can also be beneficial for your skin. 

Check out some of the benefits of cinnamon for skin:

5 Benefits of Cinnamon for Skin 

1.    Acne Fighter 

Cinnamon contains anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help combat acne and blemishes. 

Its antibacterial properties kill acne-causing germs which helps naturally disinfect acne-prone skin.

It also helps dry out the skin which is useful for making acne go away faster.  

2.    Pore Purifier 

Cinnamon has a detoxifying property that leaves your pores feeling squeaky clean. 

Its small grains help exfoliate the skin’s surface, bringing out gunk stuck within.

So if you want to deep clean your face, these DIY cinnamon face masks may help! 

3.    Blemish Remover

The exfoliating properties of cinnamon’s tiny granules help slough off the outer layer of skin filled with dead cells. 

This helps reveal the fresher newer skin underneath which helps minimize the appearance of acne scars and blemishes. 

4.    Glowing Skin Promoter 

When you apply cinnamon face masks, you’ll notice a mild burning sensation. This sensation stimulates blood flow to the surface of the skin. 

This makes your skin look fresh, rosy and radiant. 

5.    Oily Skin Reducer 

Cinnamon face masks can help dry oily skin with their natural astringent properties. It also helps tighten large pores that secrete excess oils onto the skin’s surface. 

This leaves your skin feeling less oily and firmer, for those who want younger looking skin. 

3 DIY Cinnamon Face Masks for Acne, Scars & Glowing Skin

You’re in for a facial treat with these 3 DIY cinnamon face masks for acne, scars and glowing skin:

1. DIY Cinnamon Face Mask for Acne 

Apple cider vinegar is incredibly cleansing and detoxifying. It helps open pores and drive gunk and excess oils out. It’s also drying which helps heal acne faster by sucking out unwanted sebum from the skin. 

Honey can soften your skin and break apart excess sebum that causes acne. It also has antibacterial properties that fight acne and prevent future breakouts. 

Cinnamon is antibacterial which means it kills acne causing bacteria. It also helps dry up pus-filled acne, helping it soften and drive out the pus inside, which helps heal pimples faster. 

What you need 

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (where to get it)
• 2 teaspoons of raw honey (where to get it)
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (where to get it)
• Small bowl and spoon for mixing

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. You may need to warm the honey first in the microwave to slightly liquify it. 
2. Once you get a spreadable paste, your DIY cinnamon face mask is ready! 
3. Now, do a small patch test in your inner arm to see if your skin has any negative reactions. 
4. If not, go ahead and gently slather the mask on your clean face, avoiding the eye and mouth area. 
5. Leave it on for 5 minutes then rinse off well with warm water and your fingertips or a soft washcloth. 
6. Pat your face dry then apply your usual toner and moisturizer. 

2. DIY Cinnamon Face Mask for Scars

Cinnamon and baking soda have exfoliating properties that remove dead cells sitting on the top layer of skin. This helps remove scar tissue, uncovering new skin beneath that minimizes the scars appearance. 

Honey has antibacterial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties that help reduce blemishes, dark spots and acne scars. 

Vitamin E oil is a powerful scar reducer. It greatly reduces the appearance of pigmentation and any type of scar, blemish or dark spot marring skin.

What you need 

• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (where to get it)
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda (where to get it)
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey (where to get it)
• ½ teaspoon of Vitamin E oil (where to get it)
• Small bowl & spoon for mixing

Directions 

1. In a small bowl, warm up the honey in the microwave for a few seconds. 
2. Combine it with ground cinnamon, baking soda and Vitamin E oil. 
3. Do a small patch test on your inner arm to make sure there is no allergic reaction.
4. If not, apply the cinnamon face mask onto a clean face using clean fingertips, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth.
5. Leave it on for about 5 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
6. Apply toner and moisturizer. 

3. DIY Cinnamon Face Mask for Glowing Skin

Cinnamon boosts blood circulation in facial skin with its slight tingling sensation, which gives skin a healthy glow. 

Honey is known to lighten blemishes, soften rough skin as well as reduce inflammation, giving skin a flawless look. 

Lemon juice has Vitamin C which is a great antioxidant that brightens dull skin. It also helps dissolve dead cells on the skin’s surface and minimizes the appearance of dark spots. 

What you need 

• ½ tablespoon of ground cinnamon (where to get it)
• 1 tablespoon of raw honey (where to get it)
• ½ tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice 
• Small bowl and spoon for mixing 

Directions 

1. Warm up the honey in a small bowl by placing it in the microwave for a few seconds. 
2. Next, combine it with ground cinnamon.
3. Add ½ tablespoon of freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon. 
4. Mix everything together to form a paste.
5. So a patch test on your inner arm or elbow to see that you don’t have any allergic reaction. 
6. If your skin doesn’t react, then yay! Apply it onto your cleansed skin, avoiding the eye and mouth area.
7. After 5 minutes, rinse it off gently with warm water and your finger tips or a soft wash cloth. 
8. Pat your face dry then apply toner and moisturizer.

Take Care 

• I urge you to be careful when using cinnamon on your face. It is a potent spice that can causing a burning sensation on the skin. 

• Consider the possibility of being allergic to cinnamon used topically. Always do a patch test before using to make sure your skin doesn’t react badly to it.

• Also, be careful that you don’t use it on sensitive skin, inflamed skin, eczema prone skin or broken skin. 

• Do not use more cinnamon than required because it can give you a chemical burn! 

Now that that’s out of the way, don’t be afraid to use a little cinnamon in the right proportions to beautify your skin naturally! Let me know how these DIY cinnamon face masks worked for you.