Honey Face Mask

Nevin Thomas
Aug 7, 2016
5 min read

Honey is a part of human life style 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, anti-septic, 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:

Steam your face or wash with warm water and pat dry before applying face mask to open up skin pores.
Repeat the face mask 4-5 times a week for best results.
Always use freshly prepared mask, apply multiple layer after previous layer dries up and finish the whole batch.
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.
It is advised to use organic ingredients, the less chemicals the better mask!
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 tapping motion of your finger. give it some time and rinse of with warm water after 20 mins.

Note: Honey is anti- microbial, anti-septic 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 long time.

Apple Honey Face Mask (For Normal Skin)

Ingredients:

Organic Apple -1

Raw Honey -2 tablespoons

Tepid water

Instructions: Scoop out the seeds and make a the 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 natural anti-oxidant 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.

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 become 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 deep moisturizer, the protein in egg yolk facilitate tissue repair and regeneration, thus reduce wrinkles on skin, the lactic acid in the yogurt act as skin smoother, it clear pores, and stimulates collagen production.

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 nourish 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 lighten your skin tone. Anti-microbial and anti- inflammatory properties of honey keeps your skin infection free. Regular use of this face mask provide 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 table spoon

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 accelerate the dead cell removal and provide 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 form 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 the thick sticky mixture gently on your face except 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.