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November 6, 2006
Cons:
potentially abrasive
Stupid me - I popped a HUGE painful whitehead on my lower cheek last night. I ended up doing some minor surgery when I discovered a SECOND smaller whitehead inside it, so needless to say this zit turned into a flaming red open wound on my face. 3% hydrogen peroxide turned the whole thing WHITE which looked even worse, so I scratched it off and slathered it in neosporin. By morning, there was a black scab on top of it. Tonight I smashed up 10 uncoated aspirin tablets and used just a few drops of water, leaving it on for 30 minutes. Umm - WOW. The wound, which had closed halfway during the day today, is now completely closed, but no scabbing whatsoever. It HEALED. The redness faded DRAMATICALLY - it is now less red than some of my healing scars. It looks like a measley pink mark on my face - it's unbelievable that this was a huge open crater just hours ago. I cannot believe the difference this has made. My skin feels insanely soft and my pores are invisible. Try this.
January 28, 2016
Aspirin Mask
I like to make an aspirin and clay mask. I dissolve 3-5 aspirin in water, then add bentonite clay and leave it on my face until it dries. My skin always looks pretty good the next day.
December 9, 2014
Waste of time
Aspirin does not contain salicylic acid. The compounds making up salicylic acid are in the same family (salicylates), but that doesn't mean they act the same. It doesn't suddenly metabolize and turn into salicylic acid. If anything, you might get a chemical burn depending on what you mix with the aspirin.
May 27, 2015
This post is inaccurate. Here is a link to an article from a well-trusted source to disprove this statement. [link removed] "Another key way aspirin can change your skin for the better is by preventing breakouts. The acetylsalicylic acid in aspirin is a close relative of salicylic acid, which dermatologists recommend in the treatment of acne. Though the compounds aren't quite the same, some people swear by aspirin masks to calm that big, red zit. Yes, that means simply crushing aspirin and mixing it with a few drops of water to make an acne spot treatment. It can reduce that nasty I-word (inflammation) and remove oil and dead skin cells, just like an exfoliating product. Check with your dermatologist first."
July 26, 2015
I made aspirin in chemistry class. It does contain salicylic acid
July 26, 2015
I made aspirin in chemistry class. It does contain salicylic acid
July 26, 2015
I made aspirin in chemistry class. It does contain salicylic acid
July 26, 2015
I made aspirin in chemistry class. It does contain salicylic acid
January 17, 2013
Pros:
It seems that everybody has a different way of doing things. I was reading the instructions from Kip. It seems that everybody is using the asprins & water to make a paste BUT forgets to add the HONEY. I'm 46 and still have acne belimishes or dark marks had them since I was 13 and is willling to try anything to make them go away forever.
Cons:
If you FOLLOW the correct directions it would work. Asprin is a blood thinner. My first time on this site, But I'll try it . But have 4-5 NON-COATED ASPRIN,Honey Warm Water.
Mix a little bit of local honey into the paste. Honey is a natural emollient and anti-microbial which has been used for centuries to calm problemed skin. [Asprin for the dollar store,honey in the cabinet & warm water for free]
October 29, 2012
Pros:
Cheap
Cons:
Messy
Doesn't Work
I tried this as a spot treatment to dry out some pimples I had picked at (yup, I'm a picker. Fml.) I mixed 2 tablets with a couple drops of water (you just need a tiny bit of water to make them dissolve. You can slowly add more as needed, but too much water will make it too thin, and you want a paste). I applied the paste as a spot treatment, and left it on until it started to flake off, about 10 minutes. I washed it off and noticed that the top layer of skin of the portions I had picked was easily exfoliated away (not healthy skin, but scab skin). Other than that, the inflammation was not reduced. Next day, no better. It seems like some people have had almost immediate positive reactions, but for me there was really no change. I didn't have any negative side effects, other than a waste of time. You should try it for yourself because everyone is different, but it just didn't do it for me.
January 24, 2012
Pros:
-Easy to do, at home mask
-Cheap
-Tightens pores almost instantly
-Leaves skin feeling tight and well cleansed
- So far, enjoying
-Leaves skin with a nice fresh white glow
Cons:
-Extremely flaky/powdery when used alone
-Messy during application
-Messy if mixed with other products (preference honey)
Enjoying the new (mask) routine, however i do mix with pure honey. Gives satisfactory results for up to 3 days after application. A plus side is literally being able to see results after cleansing.(Prior to washing off the mask i slightly massage with warm water, only on nose & chin). Salicylic acid, is powerful! When i used the Aspirin alone i broke out slightly (2, 1one nose, 1 on forehead) - but - Also seeing results, with tightening of pores. Adding honey i find is a perfect happy medium I believe in persistence. Hoping the results will continue to improve with usage. Note: Due to the Salicylic acid , using this mask more than 2x per week can cause damage to your face cells. Personally use this mask once a week. However building up a tolerance to this product will allow you to be more indulgent if you prefer.
January 21, 2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
Where to start....
I wanted this to work so badly. I have moderate acne, with a million little bumps on my forehead and chin that never come to a head, plus zits by my mouth that also never leave, and an occasional random zit here and there. I have tried literally everything and am at a loss, so i decided to try the aspirin mask. The first time i did it, i mixed it with water and saw no change. the second time i mixed it with honey and washed it off after fifteen minutes. i looked in the mirror and to my horror, there were more little bumps covering about a third of my face. it's also very harsh and almost hurts to wash off. I honestly don't know what to do to fix my skin....
September 13, 2009
Pros:
Leaves face feeling baby soft* Makes skin glow and look less red*
Takes pain of inflamed pipmles away* Reduces size of pimples in very little time* Gets rid of oily spots
Cons:
Will be drying if Not used correctly* Smells wierd
I use this as an exfoliator and mask and i have to admit...Thist Stuff is WONDERFUL! My chin used to get breakouts (nothing serious a couple of whiteheads or an inflamed one once in awhile)
But since usin this i have to say that my chin, forehead, and nose have cleared up wonderfully! It also made my skin extremely soft! If you have dry skin though you have to have the right mixture that will work for U...
This is my own little recipe for my dry skin:
*3 aspirin tablets
*1 tsp of honey (makes it stay and has antibacterial properties)
*A couple of drops of green tea and water
*2-3 drops of EVOO (Great for makin skin soft also lessens redness or u could use jojoba oil)
*2 pumps of cerave (Great stuff i <3 it!) Then i leave it on my face for 15 min and lightly rub off for the exfoliation Bottom line is you have to try it! Im soo glad i did:)
September 1, 2009
Pros:
I am 15 years old with alot of acne and this really worked! most of my acne pretty much vanished within 3 days.The only thing that didn't leave were my scars.
Cons:
I always sneeze when its on my face....mabey I'm allergic?
AWSOME! My face is like a baby's butt (whatever that means)
April 26, 2009
Pros:
I had terrible acne and my dermatologist but me on clindaclyn and doxycicline (antibiotics)without much improvement or success. Out of pure desperation I looked up and then tried the Aspirin mask. Stubborn pimples which would reapper in the same s
Cons:
None whatsoever
This is a pure miracle and is so cheap!
Pros:
cheap & convenient