Honey Face Mask
Honey has been a part of a human lifestyle for ages. Honey is a complete medicinal food, honey treatment is proven effective for all sorts skin problems. Honey is a major ingredient in Ayurvedic medicines. Honey is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-microbial and also a powerful anti-oxidant, Vitamins and minerals in honey(Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, zinc,etc) helps in cell regeneration, slow down aging, protect skin against damage from free radicals and moisturize dry skin.
Let us make some of the most effective honey face masks for different skin types. Pick up a honey face mask suits your skin and try it on.
General Instructions:
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Steam your face or wash with warm water and pat dry before applying a face mask to open up skin pores.
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Repeat the face mask 4-5 times a week for best results.
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Always use a freshly prepared mask, apply multiple layers after the previous layer dries up and finish the whole batch.
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Always try a new face mask on your wrist first and wait for an hour or two before you try it on your face, make sure you are not allergic to any ingredients used in the face mask.
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It is advised to use organic ingredients, the fewer chemicals the better mask!
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Finally wash your face with cold water, pat dry and apply moisturizer to seal your skin pores.
Simplest Honey Face Mask
Ingredient: Raw Honey-2 tablespoons
Instructions: This is a simple face mask using only honey, wash your face with warm water and apply honey gently on your face with a tapping motion of your finger. give it some time and rinse off with warm water after 20 mins.
Note: Honey is anti- microbial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, the healing effect of honey helps skin repair and keep your skin free from germs and bacteria. honey is a natural cleanser, it's completely safe even for sensitive skin.
Cinnamon, Lemon Honey Face Mask,
Face mask for acne prone skin
Ingredients:
Cinnamon powder-1/2 tablespoon
Lemon juice- 1/2 tablespoon
Nutmeg powder-1/4 tablespoon
Raw Honey-2 tablespoon
Instructions: Mix all the ingredients in a blender to form a thick aromatic lotion, pat and massage the mixture gently to your clean face except the eye portion. Leave it for 20-30 min before rinse off with lukewarm water.For better results for acne, it is advised to keep the mask on overnight and wash it off with warm water next morning.
Note: cinnamaldehyde is the major compound found in cinnamon which gives its powerful flavour and aroma, eugenol is another compound found in cinnamon, which has antiseptic and analgesic properties. Anti-inflammatory properties of honey and soothing effect of cinnamon and nutmeg makes this face mask perfect solution for acne prone skin. The lightning effect of lemon gives your face a bright look. Limit the lemon juice to 4-5 drops to avoid burning sensation if you are planning to keep the mask for a long time.
Avocado Honey Face Mask
(For Dry Skin) - For Anti aging
Ingredients:
Mashed Avocado-1 tablespoons
Raw Honey-2 tablespoons
Egg yolk-1
Milk yogurt-1 tablespoon
Instructions: Gently mix mashed avocado, egg yolk and yogurt in a small bowl to form a smooth uniform paste, add enough raw honey to the mixture and stir until it becomes consistent lotion. Apply the mixture on your face and neck avoiding the eye area, let your skin nourish with vitamin rich mixture for at least 30 min, later rinse off the face mask with warm water.
Note: The fat present in avocado and yogurt act as a deep moisturizer, the protein in egg yolk facilitate tissue repair and regeneration, thus reduce wrinkles on the skin, the lactic acid in the yogurt act as skin smoother, it clear pores, and stimulates collagen production.
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Apple Honey Face Mask
(For Normal Skin)
Ingredients:
Organic Apple -1
Raw Honey -2 tablespoons
Tepid water
Instructions: Scoop out the seeds and make an apple into a fine pulp using a food processor, mix enough honey with the apple pulp to form a smooth uniform paste. Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 mins, then apply the mixture on your face avoiding the eye
area, let the magic happen and wash way the left over after 30 mins with tepid water.
Note: Honey is a natural antioxidant and well known for its anti-microbial properties, glycolic acid in apple facilitate exfoliation. This typical combination of honey and apple thus helps to fight acne. The face mask is most effective when used fresh.
Oats & Orange Peel Honey Face Mask
(For Oily Skin) - Scars and Dark Spots Removal
Ingredients:
Orange peel powder-1 tablespoon
Oats-1 tablespoon
Raw Honey-2 tablespoons
Instructions: Make an even mixture of oats and orange peel powder, add enough honey to form a smooth sticky uniform paste. Apply the paste on your face and neck with clean fingers excluding the eye portions, leave it for 15-20 mins, rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a fresh towel.
Note: Oats is a good absorbent, which absorbs sebum from your skin pores and nourishes your skin. Orange peel is rich in Vitamin C, citric acid present in orange peel act as a natural bleaching agent, it removes scars, dark spots and lightens your skin tone. Anti-microbial and anti- inflammatory properties of honey keeps your skin infection free. Regular use of this face mask provides UV rays protection for your skin and removes ugly sun tans.
Honey Papaya Face Mask
(For All skin types)
Ingredients:
Ripe Papaya-1/4
Lemon Juice-1/2 tablespoon
Raw Honey-2 tablespoon
Oats powder-1 tablespoon
Instructions: Chop papaya into small pieces, add 4-5 drops of lemon juice and 2 tablespoon honey and mix well in a blender, mix it with oats powder to form a loose
paste.Apply this fine mixture on your face, leave it for 10-15 mins and wash off with tepid water.
Note: Presents of papain enzyme in papaya facilitate anti-aging, exfoliation, skin repair and regeneration. Oats absorbs excess sebum and keep your skin oil free and bleaching action citric acid in lemon lighten your skin tone. this face mask accelerates the dead cell removal and provides even tone for your skin. Use papaya peel and pulp beneath the peel as it has maximum papain enzyme concentration.
Simple Honey Fruit Face Mask,
For Glowing Look
Ingredients:
Banana/Cooked carrot/ Peach/Dates/ Pineapple/Cucumber/Grapes (Fresh and Finely chopped)
Milk-1 tablespoon
Heavy cream-1 tablespoon
Raw Honey-2 tablespoons
Instructions: Mix any of the listed fruit and rest of the ingredients in a blender until it forms a smooth uniform
lotion. Apply the fruit mix on your face avoiding the eye area, wait for 10-15 mins before you rinse off with warm water.
Note: Vitamins and Minerals in the fruits nourish your skin, heavy cream and milk act as moisturizer. Anti microbial property of honey keep your skin young and infection free. This Honey fruit face mask gives a glowing look to your face.
Honey and Lemon Facial Mask
(For All skin types) - Skin tone Lightning
Ingredients:
Raw Honey-2 tablespoons
Fresh Lemon juice-1/2 teaspoon
Instructions: Mix pure raw honey and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Apply the thick sticky mixture gently on your face except for the eye area, let the skin soak up on this magic combination for 15-20 mins. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a clean soft towel.
Note: Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of honey gives a soothing effect and keep your skin free from germs and bacteria, citric acid in lemon bleach your skin and lighten the skin tone.
