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  Vitamin C Face Mask   During a podcast interview with skin-expert Dr.  Trevor Cates , she mentioned that the skin is naturally very slightly acidic and that it needs skin care products with this lower pH as well as for optimal health and elasticity.  I already love using Vitamin C on my skin in this homemade Vitamin C serum , but decided to combine Vitamin C with another skin-supporting ingredient—honey .   I also added some organic brown sugar so that the first stage of the mask would be a gentle scrub and a drop of lavender oil to smooth the skin and reduce inflammation. If you're an over-achiever, follow up with a drop of the Vitamin C serum or a diluted apple cider vinegar toner.   For Acne?   This mask may be helpful for those with acne.  Honey is naturally antibacterial and can help reduce acne.  Vitamin C balances the pH of the face and may reduce breakouts as well, and lavender is anti-inflammatory and often recommended for acne. I...