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Facial masks with honey have numerous benefits, as honey has antiseptic and antioxidant properties, ensuring that the skin is soft, hydrated and healthy looking, in addition to that honey is able to balance the amount of bacteria present on the skin, reducing the chance of acne, in addition to favoring healing processes. Discover other benefits of honey.
To ensure better results, other products can be added in the preparation of the facial mask, such as yogurt, olive oil or cinnamon, for example. In addition to using the honey mask, to have more hydrated skin it is important to use sunscreen on a daily basis, clean the skin every day and drink about 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day to ensure good skin hydration.
Some options of masks with honey that can be made at home are:
1. Honey and yogurt
The honey and yogurt facial mask is a very simple way to keep your facial skin well hydrated, repaired and spotless, in an economical and natural way.
To make it, just mix the honey with natural yogurt and before applying the mask, wash with mild soap and warm water. Then apply a thin layer of the honey and yogurt mixture over the entire face, using a brush and let it act for 20 minutes.
To remove the honey facial mask, rinse the face with warm water only. To have results, this process must be repeated twice a week.
2. Honey and olive oil
The honey and olive oil mask is great for moisturizing and exfoliating your skin, leaving your skin looking healthier.
The mask can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, until it reaches a homogeneous consistency. Then, it can be applied on the skin in circular movements and left for 15 minutes. Then, the mask can be removed under running water.
3. Honey and cinnamon powder
The honey and cinnamon powder mask is a great option to eliminate acne, as they have antiseptic properties.
To make this mask, you must mix ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder in 3 teaspoons of honey in a suitable container. Then, it should be applied on the face, avoiding the region around the eyes, in circular and smooth movements. After about 15 minutes, you can remove the mask with cold water.
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