My Acne Remedies

Things you need:

Salt

Luke warm water in a cup

3 cotton buds

Honey

1 Band Aid

Directions:
Put the salt in the lukewarm water and wait for it to dissolve.

Put the cotton buds in the water for a minute.

Put One cotton bud on your ZIT for 3 minutes.

Then put the other 2 on either side and gently push down the bump.

Cover with honey and sleep!

TIP: Cover the honey in a band aid so your pillow doesn't get sticky.

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