Honey face masks
Even in ancient times, women used honey and other beekeeping products for the preparation of various cosmetics. And to this day it remains one of the most valuable and useful elixirs of youth and beauty. Honey is simply irreplaceable for the skin and the body, as it gives energy and strength. Honey cosmetics not only have a pleasant aroma, but also contain a unique complex of trace elements. Perhaps no other natural product contains such a set of useful and nutritious substances!
As an integral part, honey is added to lipsticks, balms, lotions. It penetrates deeply into the pores of the skin, regulates water balance and nourishes, maintains freshness of the skin and prevents its premature aging. Honey contains glucose, sucrose, fructose, organic acids, proteins, sodium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamins. All these components have an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect, improve nutrition and respiration of skin cells, stimulate the functions of the nervous system, and normalize glandular secretion.
In addition to honey, cosmetologists also use other beekeeping products - propolis and royal jelly. Royal jelly has a tonic, tonic, antiseptic effect on the skin. Propolis contains essential oils, plant resins and mineral salts, making it an excellent base for various balms and creams. And beeswax must be added to the composition of high-quality lipstick, which helps to reduce wrinkling of the lips and moisturize them.
Today on sale you can find a huge selection of cosmetics based on bee products. But many women prefer natural honey face masks, which are easy to make on their own. Especially popular are face masks made from honey and eggs, sour cream, cinnamon, lemon, etc.
Who should use honey face masks?
Honey is a versatile product, so honey masks can be used for any skin type. It is known that honey perfectly moisturizes and nourishes dry skin of the face, eliminates peeling. And it gives oily skin matte and elasticity.
Honey is simply irreplaceable in the care of aging skin. It perfectly lifts the skin, makes it firm and elastic, smoothes wrinkles. Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, honey is often used as a remedy for acne. Excellent honey helps in lip care, especially in the treatment of bumps, cracks, as well as chapped and dry lips.
Precautions
It should be remembered that honey is a strong allergen, therefore it is recommended to do a sensitivity test before applying it to the skin of the face. To do this, a small amount of honey must be applied to the back of the wrist and wait 10-15 minutes. If there are no signs of allergy on the skin (itching, redness, rash, etc.), then you can safely apply it to the skin of the face.
It is also not recommended to use honey face masks if there are capillary stars, dilated blood vessels on the skin, as well as with increased facial hair growth.
As a rule, honey cosmetics are not used in their pure form, but with the addition of various ingredients.
Face mask with honey and lemon
For normal to dry skin, a face mask with honey and lemon is recommended. To prepare it, you need to mix the juice of one lemon with 100 g of honey. Apply the finished mask in thin layers on the face skin and leave for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
Face mask with honey and egg
For oily skin, such a mask is suitable: beat one egg, add five drops of lemon and one teaspoon of honey. Apply to the skin with a thin layer, hold for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Egg and honey nourish and cleanse the skin, while lemon juice tightens enlarged pores.
For dry skin, the following honey and egg face mask works well: beat one yolk, add one teaspoon of olive oil, one teaspoon of honey, and one tablespoon of milk. Apply on face for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Olive oil and milk moisturize dry skin well and give it a healthy look.
Honey and cinnamon face mask
If you have pimples and inflammations on your skin, a honey and cinnamon face mask is great. To prepare it, you need to mix two teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Apply the mask on the face and hold for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. It is recommended to do this mask once a week.
Honey and sour cream face mask
And here is the recipe for a nourishing face mask with sour cream and honey: take equal proportions of honey and sour cream (you can replace it with heavy cream), mix and apply in a thick layer on the face and neck. After 10 minutes, wash off with warm water.
Aspirin and honey face mask
This mask helps to cleanse pores and dead cells, make the skin firm and elastic. Prepare a face mask with aspirin and honey as follows: take one tablet of aspirin (regular, not effervescent) and put it in a small amount of water. After the aspirin turns into gruel, add half a teaspoon of honey, mix and apply on the face for 10 minutes. Before rinsing off the mask, it is recommended to use it as a scrub, that is, rub your face with light circular movements. After that, the mask is washed off with warm water, and a light nourishing cream is applied to the face.
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