For centuries honey has been recognized as an incredible and multi-purpose natural cosmetic. Even our grandmas and great-grandmas were well-acquainted with its properties. It appears that honey doesn’t allow other cosmetic to outshine it. Despite the developments in the field of cosmetology, honey is still highly desirable substance used for hair and skin care purposes. Certainly, it can be bought as a component of creams which composition was developed by cosmetic companies, but also it works well when applied as an agent added to homemade face masks. Below you’ll find the best DIY face masks which main ingredient is, obviously, honey.
Honey is something more than just healthy and tasty alternative to sugar. It’s also used in cosmetology because it’s recognized for its soothing, disinfecting and antiseptic action. Furthermore, it moisturises, protects and nourishes. It isn’t only recommended for treating dry skin since it’s good at absorbing sebum and it knows how to take care of combination and acne skin. Moreover, honey is frequently used for treating post-acne marks and relieving inflammations of skin affected by acne.
Honey & Its Beauty Applications
- combats germs and bacteria
- eliminates free radicals
- moisturises skin
- frees skin from impurities
- relieves inflammations
- contributes to scar healing processes
- balances sebum production
- accelerates wound healing processes
- smooths skin
DIY | The best face masks with honey [various skin types]
Note: In order to help honey preserve its conditioning features always reach for the best, eco honey deriving from a reputed and renowned bee yards.
Skin Highlighting Honey Face Mask
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- ½ spoon of lemon juice
Combine the ingredients and apply the mask to your entire face. After 30 minutes rinse it with warm water. Use the mask 1-2 times per week. Just a few applications are enough to notice skin getting lightened up gradually. Freckles become less visible too.
Skin Cleansing Honey Face Mask
- ¼ glass of strawberries
- 1 spoon of honey
Blend strawberries and mix them with honey. Strawberries are beneficial for oily and acne skin because they contain a high concentration of salicylic acid that deals with blackheads. Also, this face mask absorbs excess of sebum and cleanses skin really well. Owning to strawberries, skin tone gets more even. Applying the strawberry face mask once a week is all it takes to make face skin smooth; also, sebum becomes balanced better.
Freshening Up Honey Face Mask
- ¼ glass of lemon juice
- 2 spoons of honey
- 2-3 spoons of milk
- ½ grated cucumber
- 2 teaspoons of oat flakes
Soak oat flakes in warm water. Grate cucumber and delicately remove the excess of water. Then, combine all ingredients in a bowl and leave in the fridge for a few hours. Put cooled down mask on and let it sit for 20 minutes. After that rinse the mask with lukewarm water, wipe the face with tonic and pat a moisturising cream.
Moisturising Honey Face Mask
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of yoghurt
- 1 spoon of mashed avocado
Mix all the ingredients. Apply the mask and let it sit for approx. 20-30 minutes. Then, rinse the mask off with lukewarm water. The good news is that Moisturising Honey Face Mask can be applied every day. Since it prevents skin dehydration, this face mask is especially recommended to be applied in the summer.
Honey Face Mask for Mature Skin
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon of glycerine
Mix egg yolk with honey and add glycerine. Combine the ingredients precisely. Apply the mask to already cleansed face and rinse it off after 15 minutes. Use it once a week.
Smoothing Honey Face Mask for Fatigued Skin
- 1 spoon of honey
- 1 apple
Peel the apple and grate it using the smallest eyes. Remove excess of juice and combine apple with honey. Mix precisely and left on face skin for 20 minutes. Use Smoothing Honey Face Mask for Fatigued Skin one a week.
Honey Face Mask for Acne and Oily Skin
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 spoon of oatmeal
Mix egg yolk with honey, add oatmeal and let it sit on your face for 10 minutes. Rinse the mask with lukewarm water.
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