These 5 DIY honey face masks are guaranteed to work magic on your skin

Is your skin looking dull? Rejuvenate it and help it glow by using these 5 honey-based face masks that you can whip up at home in a jiffy.
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Honey is a wonderful ingredient for skin and hair care. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Grace Bains Updated: 7 Jul 2020, 13:49 pm IST
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Honey has long been regarded as an agent to fight against skin disorders. As per research reported by the US-based National Library of Medicine, honey contains proteins, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and boasts of antimicrobial properties which are pivotal in dermatological applications. Clearly, it is a powerhouse of pretty much all ingredients you need to keep your skin healthy and happy!

Be it acne, scars or eczema, honey is known as a powerful ingredient to ward off skin conditions due to its exfoliating and antioxidant properties. Raw honey is also a natural exfoliator which means applying it to your face removes dead skin cells and gives way to new skin cells underneath. Not to mention, honey hydrates the skin, encourages healing, fades acne marks, makes the skin firm and adds a dewy glow. 

So, if your mind is wandering towards ingredients that can provide you with flawless, smooth and healthy skin, look no further because we have listed our top five picks for honey-based face masks that you can make and apply from the comfort of your home:

1. Honey, lemon, and baking soda acne-fighting face mask
You will need one teaspoon lemon juice, one teaspoon honey and one teaspoon baking soda. Start with adding lemon juice, honey, and baking soda to a small bowl and mix it well. Apply the mixture gently over the face and avoid the area around eyes. Leave the mask for fifteen for minutes and remove it with warm water.

Baking soda has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Combined with the exfoliating properties of lemon juice along with the moisturising properties of honey, this mask helps fight acne.

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Bid adieu to acne with these homey face masks. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

2. Honey, green tea, and almond oil face mask for sensitive skin
You will need one teaspoon green tea, one teaspoon honey and one teaspoon of almond oil. Combine green tea, honey, and almond oil in a small bowl and mix it well. Apply the mixture to the face and leave it for fifteen minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

Green tea and honey are both full of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that fight free radicals and repair damaged skin.

3. Honey, lemon, yoghurt and turmeric face mask for even skin tone
You will need one teaspoon lemon juice, one teaspoon honey, one teaspoon yoghurt and one fourth teaspoon turmeric powder. Start by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl until it becomes a thick paste. Apply a layer of the mixture over the entire face and let it rest for twenty minutes. Rinse your face with warm water.

Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components which provide glow to the skin. Honey is used for a mild bleaching effect and lemon juice along with yoghurt helps with exfoliating the skin, getting rid of dead skin and encourages new skin cell growth.

4. Honey and cinnamon face mask for a nourished skin
You will need one teaspoon cinnamon powder and two teaspoons of honey. Start by mixing the two ingredients. Apply the mixture on the face and wash it off with lukewarm water after ten minutes.

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Cinnamon packs a punch with anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. So, a combination of these two powerhouse ingredients will make your skin radiate.

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5. Honey and Oatmeal face mask for exfoliation
You require honey and one tablespoon ground uncooked oatmeal. Mix these two ingredients and apply to the face. Let the mask sit for fifteen minutes and use a warm washcloth to wipe off eventually. Oatmeal contains a compound called saponin that helps with soaking excess oil from the skin and its antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory properties help remove dead skin cells.

Combined with honey’s anti-microbial properties, this face mask will help remove the dirt and oil that clog the pores.

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