Be Gone Spots!

So lately Ive been dealing for less that lust worthy skin, due to either wearing makeup everyday, stress or just fluctuating hormone levels.  Red spots were popping up everyday and I found myself looking in the mirror saying "Hey, where did that one come from, it wasnt there yesterday".  And then of course, the more spots you get, you want to cover them up, so then you get more spots because of the makeup-a vicious cycle.  So of course, I thought well maybe I need a professional facial....and then I looked at the prices of a spa quality facial and well, there goes that idea.  So of course, my kitchen beautician thinking cap came on, and I researched home remedies for curing red spots on your face.  I landed on a bunch of sites that recommended the Aspirin Facial.  I was a bit skeptical at first, because well its Aspirin! But using my scientific knowledge it totally makes sense.  The chemical term for Aspirin is Acetylsalicylic Acid, and its metablolite (or breakdown) is Salicylic acid (you'll notice most over the counter acne fighting products have this in the ingredients list).  So basically Acetylsalicylic acid is a precursor to Salicylic acid.  Cool right?

So I decided to go for it, since I am heading to Vancouver Fashion Week, I know Im going to be surrounded by models slim with their spidery long legs, I felt I needed to at least have clear skin.  So I put the facial on my face and left it on for the recommended 10 minutes.  After washing it off there was no difference, so little difference that my boyfriend actually said "you look the same" (gee thanks).   So I followed my usual skin care regime, serum and night cream and went to bed defeated.

The next morning I woke up and although my spots are still there, they were NOTICEABLY diminished in size and redness!  I actually really believe that this facial works!  It also made my skin softer and silky feeling.  Below you"ll find the recipe, give it a try, for $5 you can cure your annoying red spots and still have money in the bank to by a cookie (which may have caused the spots to begin with, but I wont tell anyone).

Aspirin Facial:
3-5 uncoated Aspirin tablets (you can use the generic brand to its no different, but it has to have Acetylsalicylic acid and uncoated, if its coated, run it underwater to wash the coating of the tablets)
a few drops of fruit acid (I used lemon juice, you can use orange if you like)
honey (this helps it stick to your face, and honey is also great for rehydrating.  You can also use yogurt, as the lactic acid in it is great for oilier skin types)

-Put the aspirin in a bowl with the fruit juice.  Crush them up completely then add your honey/yogurt.  Massage onto your face in circular motions and leave on for 5-10 minutes (the longer you leave it on the better)  You might feel tingling, thats the fruit acid.  Tip: try not to exfoliate before this facial, as the facial does both, and you dont want raw skin.  Tip: try to crush the aspirin as fine as possible, bigger pieces=greater exfoliated (but also if you massage to hard, giant red scratches all over you face)

So there you have it Be Gone Spots! Beauty Recipe!