Honey Based Facial Masks
Honey is much beneficial for the skin as it has many
positive skin care properties. One of the quality is that honey is a
good moisturizer
because it absorbs moisture from the environment and gives it to the
skin. And so it is a wonderful ingredient to prevent dry skin and to
rejuvenate the skin, which prevents fine wrinkles and skin aging.
Honey also contains alpha hydroxy acids, which help to gently exfoliate the skin. It is an ideal product for people with sensitive skin and is often used to combat the formation of pimples. It is no wonder why so many facial mask recipes include honey in their ingredients.
1. Honey Facial Mask
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk
10 to 15 drops of almond oil
Mix and Whip completely together to make a creamy paste. Apply on face and on body too. Wash after 10 to 20 minutes. Pat dry. After use, you can store remaining in a wide-mouth jar.
2. Honey Almonds Facial Mask
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon powdered clay
2 tablespoons finely crushed almonds
4 tablespoons uncooked oatmeal or cornstarch
Mix all ingredients. If too thick add a little water. Apply the honey almond mask to the face and/or body. Wash off after 10 to 20 minutes. Gently massage in upward circular motion during rinse. The crushed almonds provide extra exfoliation for the skin.
3. Honey Oatmeal Face Mask
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon of bee pollen
¼ cup oatmeal that is finely ground
1 tablespoon beaten egg, or buttermilk or heavy cream or sour
cream (optional)
Mix all ingredients together util the mixture is smooth. Apply mixture to the skin. Rinse off after 10 to 20 minutes with fresh water.
4. Honey Avocado Face Mask
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of dry buttermilk powder
¼ medium size mashed avocado if skin is dry OR ¼ cup cucumber puree if
skin is oily
Mash avocado well. Mix it with all other ingredients. Apply mixture to the skin. Rinse off after 10 to 20 minutes with fresh water.
5. Honey Protein Face Mask
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg white
1 tablespoon bee pollen
½ teaspoon lemon juice or cider vinegar
½ teaspoon wheat germ oil or glycerin
First mix honey, pollen, and lemon juice ingredients. Mix well. Now add the remaining ingredients and mix until the mixture is homogeneous. Apply mixture to the skin. Rinse off after 10 to 20 minutes with fresh water..
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