Facial masks with honey have numerous benefits, as honey has antiseptic and antioxidant properties, ensuring that the skin is soft, hydrated and healthy-looking, in addition to the fact that honey is able to balance the amount of bacteria present on the skin, reducing chance of acne, in addition to promoting healing processes. Discover other benefits of honey.
To ensure better results, you can add other products when preparing the facial mask, such as yogurt, olive oil or cinnamon, for example. In addition to using a honey mask, to have more hydrated skin, it is important to use sunscreen on a daily basis, cleanse your skin every day and drink around 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day to ensure good skin hydration.
Some honey mask options that can be made at home are:
1. Honey and yogurt
The honey and yogurt facial mask is a very simple way to keep your facial skin well hydrated, repaired and blemish-free, in an economical and natural way.
To make it, simply mix honey with natural yogurt and before applying the mask, wash it with neutral soap and warm water. Then apply a thin layer of the honey and yogurt mixture to the entire face, using a brush and leave it to act for 20 minutes.
To remove the honey facial mask, you must only rinse your face with warm water. To obtain results, this process must be repeated twice a week.
2. Honey and olive oil
The honey and olive oil mask is great for hydrating and exfoliating the skin, leaving the skin looking healthier.
The mask can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until it reaches a homogeneous consistency. Then, it can be applied to the skin in circular movements and left for 15 minutes. Afterwards, you can remove the mask with running water.
3. Honey and cinnamon powder
The honey and cinnamon powder mask is a great option for eliminating acne, as they have antiseptic properties.
To make this mask, mix ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder with 3 teaspoons of honey in a suitable container. Then, apply it to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes, in circular and smooth movements. After about 15 minutes, you can remove the mask with cold water.
Bibliography
- BURLANDO, Bruno; CORNARA, Laura. Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Vol 12. 4 ed; 2013
- Introduction to Natural Cosmetics Workshop. 2012. Available at: <http://sni.org.br/fraternidade/download/2016/meio-ambiente/produtos-ecologicos/manual-de-cosmetica-natural-ovolactovegetariano.pdf>. Accessed on March 30, 2020
- EDIRIWEERA, E.; PREMARATHNA, N. Medicinal and cosmetic uses of Bee’s Honey – A review. AYU |Apr-Jun 2012 | Vol 33 | Issue 2. Vol 33. 2 ed; 178-182, 2012
