Honey Facial Mask Recipes – August 2010

Honey Facial Mask Recipes:

Honey has many positive skin care properties. The most prominent is that honey is a good moisturizer. Therefore, it is a wonderful ingredient to use to fight dry skin and to help rejuvenate the skin, which leads to less fine lines and fine wrinkles.
Below are some facial mask recipes containing honey. Unless otherwise indicated, apply the facial mask to a freshly washed face and let it sit on the skin for approximately 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Pat the face dry with a clean towel. Before using the mask, for the first time, spot test on a small patch of skin to ensure the skin is not sensitive to the ingredients used. Of course, anyone with allergies to the ingredients used in the various facial masks should avoid using those facial mask recipes.

Honey Face Mask with Oatmeal

• 3 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup oatmeal that is finely ground
• 1 tbsp of bee pollen
• 1 tbsp beaten egg, buttermilk, heavy cream, or sour cream (optional)

Combine all of the ingredients together and mix until the mixture is smooth. Apply the honey and oatmeal face mask to the skin.
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For a beautiful complexion, combine the benefits of two of nature’s best skin treatments: honey and yogurt. Honey brightens and smoothes the skin, while yogurt has properties that help reduce oiliness and refine pores.

Honey, Yogurt, and Almond Oil Mask

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp yogurt
• ½ tsp almond oil

Mix all ingredients, stir well to combine all ingredients and break down the egg yolk. Apply the mixture with the fingers to cleansed skin on the face and neck, but avoid the area around the eyes. Leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing facial off with warm water.

Honey, Yogurt, and Lime Mask

• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp lime juice

Start with 2 tbsp. yogurt and add 2 tbsp. honey and 3 tbsp. lime juice, either fresh-squeezed or from concentrate. Blend well and apply to the face and neck after cleansing. Massage gently into the skin, keeping away from the eyes, for a couple of minutes. Rinse off with warm water or a soft wash cloth.
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