Honey is a traditional ingredient used in most beauty regime. It is considered a miracle cure for all skin types. The main reason for adding honey in most of the face packs is because of its moisturizing properties. It contains powerful antioxidants that help in skin care. Honey also contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which helps in reducing skin acne and healing it. Honey also contains various vitamins and minerals for the benefit of skin. It delivers a vibrant skin when used regularly. Here we have few honey face packs for various skin problems.
Skin Hydrating Face Pack
Having dry flaky skin? This mask is excellent for treating dry skin. The hydrating properties of honey is enhanced with avocado pulp. Avocado is rich in vitamin E and makes your skin soft and supple.
Ingredients
Honey – 1 tsp.
Coconut oil – 1 tsp.
Ripe avocado – ¼ cup
Directions
- Use a mixing bowl to mash ¼ of the avocado pulp. Blend it well to get a paste like consistency without any lumps.
- Mix the mentioned amount of honey and coconut oil along with this avocado pulp.
- Use clean fingers to spread a thick coat of this paste on your face.
- Let it be on your face 15 minutes.
- Wash it off clean and pat dry.
Deep Cleaning skin Pack
With this face pack, you get the best of all skin care – cleaning, scrubbing and moisturizing. Oats helps in scrubbing while orange peels make your skin bright. Honey moisturizes.
Ingredients
Honey – 1 tsp.
Orange peel powder – 1 tsp.
Oats – 1 tsp.
Directions
- Mix all the mentioned ingredients together to form a paste.
- Coat the face with this mixture.
- Let it dry for around 15 minutes.
- Rinse your face well with warm water.
Anti-Acne Face Pack
Honey – 1 tsp.
Cinnamon – ½ tsp.
Nutmeg powder – 1 tsp.
Lemon – ½ tsp.
Directions
- Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste.
- Use clean fingers to apple this face pack on skin. Add a thick coat on face.
- Let the pack sit on your skin for around 15 to 30 minutes. It will get absorbed well into the skin.
- Soon after that, rinse it off with warm water.
- Pat dry your skin and use a toner.
A Word for Care:
- For these honey face packs, make sure to use raw organic, unprocessed honey.
- Be gentle with skin while scrubbing.
- Avoid eye and mouth regions as it might cause trouble because of sensitive skin.
- Before applying these face packs, you can wash with warm water or steam your face. This will help in opening up the pores.
- While using lemon juice, make sure to use it in fewer quantities or else you will get burning sensation. A favorable amount is 8 drops to ½ tsp. (not more than that).
- Since we use honey, the mask might get sticky. So use lukewarm water while cleansing face.