Honey is a miraculous product, a priceless giftnature to man. And we have learned to use this delicacy not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. After all, honey is an inexhaustible source of minerals, carbohydrates, vitamins, enzymes, organic acids and, of course, water. They have a positive effect on the entire human body. If you consume it in food every day in reasonable doses, it will be an excellent means for general strengthening and increasing human immunity. In addition, honey masks are successfully used in cosmetology, which is not surprising - they have a lot of advantages. Honey masks help whiten and nourish the skin, moisturize it, and help get rid of acne. What is important - women know what the masks are made of, because they prepare them themselves from fresh ingredients. And also - honey masks that are prepared at home require much less money than cosmetics from the store. Masks are easy to use and not difficult to make. In order for the mask to be effective, you must follow several rules:
- Applying a mask
You need to start from the chin up, then move from the corners of the lips to the ears. You should continue on both sides of the nose to the temples and from the middle of the forehead to the temples.
- Regularity
If you remember to apply a mask from time to time, unfortunately, you won’t notice any special effect.
- Relaxation
After you apply the mask, you should lie down for a few minutes, listening to relaxing music. And you should not try to do household chores at the same time.
- Preparation mask
The mask must be prepared immediately before use, because it should not be stored for a long time.
- Washing
If you have oily skin, it is better to wash off the mask with cool water, and if your skin is dry, then warm water is necessary.
- Contraindications
Important for allergy sufferers!It is necessary to test how honey will act on your skin. And provided that no external manifestations of allergy are detected, feel free to apply the mask to your face. In addition, it is not reasonable to use honey for the face if you have spider veins and dilated blood vessels on your skin, and there are signs of increased hair growth on the face.
Masks for dry skin
Let's talk about how honey helps dry skinface. In winter and early spring, this problem is most relevant. And all because frost, cold wind, temperature changes and dry indoor air have a very bad effect on the skin. Negative consequences appear. The skin, not receiving moisture, begins to peel, irritation and a feeling of tension arise.
- Mask with oatmeal for dry skin type
Ingredients:you need to take equal amounts of olive oil, milk and oatmeal, which is 1 tbsp. and 1 tsp. honey. Mix the ingredients for the mask and apply to the skin of the face. Keep the mask for 20-25 minutes and remove it. If the skin is not only dry, but also inflamed, add a chicken yolk to the mask. And it is best to use a homemade egg.
- Mask with honey and banana
Ingredients: 0.5 banana, 1 tsp sour cream, 1 tsp.honey and egg - you only need to use the yolk. Preparation: mash the banana, egg yolk, mix with sour cream and add honey. Apply the mask for about 15 minutes. This mask is good for dry skin that is losing elasticity.
- Honey mask with cognac
Ingredients: yolk of one egg, 1 tsp.honey, cognac and lemon juice. Heat the honey to an acceptable temperature and add the yolk, previously ground, lemon juice and cognac. But do not overheat, because the egg may curdle. Mix everything thoroughly: first the yolk with honey, and the cognac with lemon juice, then combine. Apply the mask to the face for a maximum of 20 minutes and remove. This mask reduces redness and peeling.
- Honey mask with olive oil and aloe juice
Ingredients:take equal amounts of olive oil, aloe juice and honey, one yolk. By the way, it is best to take a quail egg for this mask. Mix the ingredients and apply the prepared mixture for about 20 minutes. At the appointed time, wash off the mask with warm water.
- Mask with cottage cheese with honey
Ingredients: take 2 tablespoons of homemade cottage cheese and the same amount of honey. Mix the ingredients and apply the mask to your face for 20 minutes. Then rinse everything off thoroughly with water. Perfectly moisturizes and tones the skin.
Masks for skin rejuvenation
Facial skin does not become younger with age, wrinkles appear, elasticity is lost and it becomes flabby. And honey masks will prolong the youth of your skin and help smooth out the wrinkles that appear.
- Mask based on milk and honey from wrinkles
Ingredients: take 1 teaspoon of honey and milk. Milk can be replaced with tea or use an egg. Mix the products and hold the mask for 15-20 minutes. This mask will be effective for wrinkles.
- Honey mask with the addition of herbs from wrinkles
Ingredients:1 part fresh nettle leaves, mint, lemon balm, 1 teaspoon honey and the same amount of soft cottage cheese. You need to chop the herbs, preferably in a blender. First, combine the chopped herbs with the cottage cheese and add honey. Then lubricate the face and neck with the finished mixture and leave for 20 minutes. To remove the mask, use a damp cotton swab.
- For skin that loses its youth
Ingredients:take a portion of nettle or mint leaves, 2 tablespoons of grape juice and 50 g of honey. Grind the leaves finely into a fine gruel, adding the remaining products. Then carefully apply the mass to the face and leave for 20 minutes. This version of the mask is excellent for skin that begins to fade, losing its elasticity.
- Mask with honey and tea
Ingredients:2 tablespoons of honey and the same amount of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of strongly brewed black tea. Mix the ingredients, add a little water and hold the mixture in a steam bath. This honey mask will help to gently smooth out wrinkles.
- Honey mask with the addition of protein
Ingredients: 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp wheat flour.spoons and egg white, without using the yolk. Mix all the ingredients (flour and egg with honey) and apply to the skin, holding for 20 minutes. We use this mask to prevent wrinkles in women.
Masks with honey with whitening effect
With the arrival of spring and the first sun on your facemany may develop pigment spots and freckles. You can deal with this with a mask containing honey and whitening components. They will help you make freckles as invisible as possible.
- Honey and lemon in face masks
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix the lemon juice with honey. Apply this mask and leave it for 15 minutes. Then remove it and rinse your face with water.
- Mask with oatmeal and honey from freckles
Ingredients:You need to take 1 tablespoon of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of honey and 3 tablespoons of boiling water. Pour boiling water over rolled oats and add a spoon of honey. Apply the mask for about 15 minutes and then remove it. The components of the mask help lighten both freckles and age spots.
Masks with honey for normal skin
- Mask with chamomile
Ingredients:take equal amounts of chamomile and honey, i.e. 2 tbsp. and half a glass of water. Pour boiling water over the chamomile, let the decoction brew, then add honey. Take gauze with holes cut out for the eyes and soak it in the mixture. Apply the mask for 20 minutes. Then carefully remove the gauze and moisturize your face with cream.
- Mask with honey and apple for the face
Ingredients:honey two teaspoons, you need a small apple and a tablespoon of oil. Finely grate the apple, mix all the products and apply a thin layer of this mixture on your face for 5 minutes. At the end, you can wipe your face with cotton wool soaked in milk.
Masks with honey for problem skin
- Yeast mask with honey
Ingredients:take 2 tablespoons of dry yeast and the same amount of milk, adding 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix the component masks until smooth and apply it to the face for a maximum of 30 minutes, depending on how you feel. Then wash thoroughly. It will be useful for problem skin with acne.
- Onion mask with honey
Ingredients:equal proportions of honey and fresh onion juice. Mix the ingredients and apply to problem areas of the skin with acne. After 30 minutes, wash off with boiled water. You need to do a course of these masks for the effect - 10 procedures are required.
- Mask with calendula and honey
Ingredients:calendula flowers and honey equally, total 1 teaspoon and a cup of boiling water. Infuse calendula in boiling water and add honey to the warm infusion. Apply locally in the form of lotions. Honey face masks should not be overused - two or three times a week is enough. A honey mask will be the most effective remedy for your radiant and healthy skin. We recommend reading:
