Make Your Own Acne Drying Lotion

Most people know Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is a popular acne treatment. What most people do not know, is that it's easy to make yourself. If you look at the ingredients in the drying lotion and compare it with calamine lotion you can find the ingredients are very close to the same. The big difference in the ingredients is that the drying lotion contains isopropyl alcohol. That's right, just plain old rubbing alcohol. You can also use your favorite astringent / toner but I like to use alcohol, because that is what is used in the original.What you need:

    Rubbing alcohol (70% and above)
    Clear bottle
    Calamine lotion

Now put it together:

    I suggest using a clear bottle, because you will need to see where separate the fluids if you lotion to dry.
    Shake the bottle well Calamine lotion and fill your empty bottle up to about 3/4 full.
    Then fill the rest of the clear bottle with alcohol.
    Allow the mixture to separate and it is ready to use.I like to an extraction tool before you use the drying lotion like here at Sephora or here at Sally Beauty. What I can do is the extraction tool. On my references after a hot shower You can also use a hot compress or washcloth before you extract. The references should be to come to a head at this time also. If it has not come to a head, you should not use, nor the extraction tool. After you use the extraction tool, it is time to use the drying lotion. Dip a cotton swab into the bottle until the tip of the swab touches the tip of the pink layer. Then your acne dot with the swab. I usually have to repeat the whole process the next night. After the first night, you should see a huge reduction in the size of the zit. By the second morning, which is usually quoted gone behind the whole way with a minimum of wear.I have found that this is the fastest way to get rid of acne scars with the least amount of it. If you find there are some scars I suggest using some type of vitamin C lotion in the area. Vitamin C is a wonderful ingredient for the evening is to use skin tone, so I always to minimize dark spots.