BEST HONEY MASKS TO BRIGHTEN AND CLEAR ACNE
Are you in search for an all-in-one ingredient to get that perfectly glowing skin? Well, try using honey. Honey is a natural humectant and can help keep your skin hydrated and well moisturized. It contains natural antibacterial properties that can help keep acne and skin infections at bay. Honey also contains antioxidants that can help fight free radical damage and prevent the skin from damage due to environmental factors like pollution, sunburn etc. It can also help reduce the amount of sebum (oil) in the skin and unclog the pores, in turn reducing acne and breakouts.
Here are 6 DIY honey face masks you can try at home:
1. Yoghurt and honey mask for dry skin:
Yoghurt/curd is rich in lactic acid that can help improve skin tone and complexion. It can also help fight signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines. It will also help keep the skin hydrated and retaining the moisture in the skin.
Ingredients: 1 tsp yoghurt/curd and 1 tsp organic honey
Method and application:
Into a small mixing bowl, add in the yoghurt and honey and mix this well into a fine paste and evenly apply it all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse off using plain water and a mild cleanser.
2. Honey Aloe Vera Mask for oily skin:
Aloe vera gel absorbs easily into the skin and can help moisturize dry skin, soothe skin irritation, prevent acne and pimples and fight signs of aging.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp aloe vera gel and 1 tbsp organic honey
Method and application:
Into a mixing bowl, add in the aloe vera gel and honey and mix well. Apply this evenly all over your face. Leave it on for half an hour or even overnight and wash off using plain water and a mild cleanser.
3. Rice flour and honey mask for irritated skin:
Rice contains natural cleansing agents called saponins. It can help get rid of the dead skin cells. The honey acts as a natural humectant and can help keep the skin hydrated and moisturized.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp rice flour and 2 tbsp organic honey
Method and application:
Into a small mixing bowl, add in the oats and honey and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, until the oats has become soggy. Then, mix this well into a fine paste and evenly apply it all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse off using plain water and a mild cleanser. READ MORE – NATURAL HAIR GROWTH SUPPLEMENT FOR FASTER AND THICKER HAIR GROWTH
4. Turmeric Honey Mask to clear acne:
Using honey with turmeric can be beneficial as turmeric is loaded with benefits for the skin. It has properties of anti-allergy, anti-fungal, anti-inflammation and can help treat multiple skin ailments, prevent acne and breakouts and help promote better skin health by improving skin tone, skin appearance and skin complexion.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp organic honey and ½ tsp organic turmeric powder (haldi powder)
Method and application:
Into a mixing bowl, add in the organic turmeric powder and organic honey and mix well. Wash your face with plain water, pat dry it with a towel and apply this evenly all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes or overnight and wash off using plain water and a mild cleanser.
5. Honey and jojoba oil mask for dry skin:
Combining jojoba oil with honey can help keep the skin hydrated and moisturized because jojoba oil is rich in fatty acids like omega-6 and omega-9 and in turn prevent dry skin. it also contains linolenic acid that works as a skin barrier and seals the moisture in the skin, in turn improving skin tone and complexion.
Ingredients: 1 tsp jojoba oil and 1 tsp organic honey
Method and application:
Into a small mixing bowl, add in the honey and olive oil and mix this well into a fine paste and evenly apply it all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse off using plain water and a mild cleanser.
6. Matcha powder and honey mask to brighten skin:
Combining honey with matcha is very beneficial in boosting skin health as matcha is very high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be very beneficial to skin health and for people with acne. It can also help treat skin infections, skin redness, minor cuts, sunburns etc. Matcha contains methylxanthines which is a type of drug that can help stimulate microcirculation in the skin and help it look healthier and more radiant and gives your skin a glow up by supporting healthy complexion.
Ingredients: 1 tsp matcha powder
(Or green tea leaves) and 1 tbsp organic honey
Method and application:
Into a small mixing bowl, add in the honey and matcha powder (or green tea leaves) and mix this well into a fine paste and evenly apply it all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse off using plain water and a mild cleanser. READ MORE – 6 best drinks for clear acne and healthy skin
Caution:
Do a patch test before complete application of these masks, especially if you have sensitive skin. If any irritation is caused, rinse off with water immediately and discontinue its usage with immediate effect.