1. Mask to moisturize
During an interview for Cision, Dr. Gómez, a specialist in dermatology, stressed that honey is a natural moisturizer, that is, it attracts and retains moisture.
Honey is an effective natural moisturizer and will help keep your skin youthful and healthy glowing.
Here we share an easy recipe for you to take advantage of the properties of honey and moisturize your face deeply.
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon of liquid honey)
- Olive oil or coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
How do you prepare
- Melt the honey in a pot in the microwave. Just heat it up a bit so it melts, no more than ten seconds. Then remove and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix the honey together with the oil and make sure that there is a well-unified mixture.
- Spread the mixture on your previously cleansed face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
2. Mask to rejuvenate the skin
Both honey and coffee do wonders for your skin. Coffee is great for exfoliating the skin on your face because the caffeine helps reduce puffiness.
Honey is known for its antibacterial and moisturizing properties, which makes it an ideal combo to keep your face young and healthy.
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Coffee beans (1 tablespoon)
How do you prepare
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and using your fingers, apply the mixture to a clean, dry face. Once the entire face is covered, leave it on for 10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water, massage gently avoiding the eye area, pat dry and apply your favorite moisturizer.
3. Mask against acne
Honey is not the magic ingredient that will end your acne forever. However, thanks to its antibacterial and soothing properties, it helps fight acne and reduce inflammation.
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
How do you prepare
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply the mixture to a previously clean and dry face.
- Then leave it on for 20 minutes, gently massaging the face.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and dry your face.
4. Mask for scars
A study published in the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery concluded that honey is effective in promoting healing. This is due to the probiotics present in honey.
For this reason, honey is an excellent ally to treat scars, and even stretch marks. Below you will see an easy face mask that you can also apply all over the body.
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
How do you prepare
- Mix a tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Apply to face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and remove with the help of a cloth.
5. Mask to close the pores
When pores are clogged, this is because they are filled with sebum, dirt, and dead skin cells that oxidize when exposed to air, penetrating deeper into the pores and making them larger.
In order to close the pores, or at least improve their appearance, we must carry out a good facial cleansing, exfoliation and moisturize the skin well. Honey is an excellent ally for all these things.
Take note because here you will see a recipe to close pores with honey.
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Baking soda (1/2 tablespoon)
How to prepare
- Combine the ingredients to create a paste.
- Using clean fingers or a brush, apply the mask to the t-zone or acne-prone areas.
- As soon as the mask begins to dry, rinse with lukewarm water.
6. Mask for dry skin
Dry skin occurs for many reasons, including taking hot showers, not drinking enough water, using harsh soaps, environmental factors, and genetics. But fear not, honey has fantastic moisturizing properties.
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Almond oil (1 tablespoon)
- Carrot puree (1 tablespoon)
How do you prepare
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix until you get a uniform paste.
- Apply on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and remove with the help of a damp cloth.
7. Mask for oily skin
Honey is one of the most efficient natural remedies for oily skin due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Also, honey is a natural humectant, so it helps keep skin moist but not oily.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons of milk powder
How do you prepare
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, and with the help of your fingers apply the mixture on a clean and dry face.
- Once the entire face is covered, leave to act for 10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water, massaging carefully and avoiding the eye area.
8. Exfoliating and anti-wrinkle mask
The toxins to which our skin is exposed every day promote skin aging to occur more quickly, however honey can reverse it.
Thanks to its exfoliating and healing powers, honey can be a very effective method for anti-aging and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
To achieve these changes, it is important to be consistent and apply this mask at least once a week,
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Lemon (1 tablespoon)
How do you prepare
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, and apply the mixture on clean, dry face.
- Then leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water, massaging carefully.
- Keep in mind not to go out in the sun, as lemon can cause stains. Therefore, we recommend applying this mask at night.
9. Mask for sensitive skin
In an interview forWell & Good magazine, Neil Sadick, dermatologist and founder of the Sadick Dermatology clinic in New York points out that honey is an excellent option for those who suffer from sensitive skin, as it has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.
If you have sensitive skin, we invite you to try this mask:
Ingredients
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Aloe vera (1/2 penca)
How do you prepare
- Extract the aloe vera gel and mix it with honey until you get a homogeneous and creamy paste.
- Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm to cold water.
University Professional in the area of Human Resources, Postgraduate in Occupational Health and Hygiene of the Work Environment, 14 years of experience in the area of health. Interested in topics of Psychology, Occupational Health, and General Medicine.