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10 Steps To Use Honey As A Face Cleanser

Honey as Face Cleanser | त्वचा पर शहद के इस्तेमाल का सही तरीका | DIY | Boldsky

Honey is one of the best ingredients to use on your face. When this beautiful golden product is applied to the face, the sticky substance helps to get rid of the dry skin in no time. Honey is also a safer option if you have sensitive skin as it helps to keep away skin infections and rashes. To use honey as a face cleanser, there are some easy tips for you to keep in mind.

Firstly, when using honey for the first time on your face, it is better to do a patch test behind your ear. This helps to see if your skin agrees to the sweet home remedy to get better looking skin. Secondly, honey can be mixed with any other natural ingredient. For one - lemon is squeezed into honey and applied on the face if you want to get rid of tan. Curd is mixed with honey to give you glowing skin and egg is mixed with honey to help get rid of acne.

Likewise, there are different ways for which you can use honey on your face. However, these are some of the best ways to use honey as a face cleanser, take a look:

Wash Your Face

Wash Your Face

It is important to wash your face with running water. This helps to remove all the dust from your face before you begin to use honey as a face cleanser. Wash your face well with room temperature water. Wipe dry.

Dab Your Face With Milk

Dab Your Face With Milk

When your face is dry, take a piece of cotton ball and dip it into milk. Squeeze the excess milk from the cotton and gently massage it in your face.

Wipe Off With Cotton

Wipe Off With Cotton

Immediately remove the milk from your face using a cotton swipe. Make sure you remove every drop of milk from your face.

Use Sugar To Exfoliate

Use Sugar To Exfoliate

To get a good glowing face, you need to exfoliate. In a cup, add two tablespoon of sugar. Mix a little water to it. Now use this mixture and exfoliate your face. This helps in removing dead skin and opening pores. When done, wash your face well with water.

Lemon To Remove Tan

Lemon To Remove Tan

Now use lemon to remove the tan from your face. Using lemon before applying honey on your face will help to lighten blemishes and acne marks. Lemon is kept on the face for only 10 minutes. Wash off well with cold water.

Apply The Golden Ingredient

Apply The Golden Ingredient

After 15 minutes, use honey as a face cleanser on your skin. Honey is gently massaged on your face and neck in a circular motion. Move your fingers upwards when applying the honey on your face. Let it stay on your skin for at least 15 minutes.

Wipe Off Using Wet Towel

Wipe Off Using Wet Towel

Soaked hot towels are now used to remove the honey from your face. Make sure to remove the sticky substance with the hot towel.

 Warm Water To Rinse Your Face

Warm Water To Rinse Your Face

Now to almost complete the process of using honey as a face cleanser, wash your face and neck with warm water. This will freshen up your pores.

Cool It Down With Ice

Cool It Down With Ice

After 10 minutes, rub your face and neck with ice cubes. The cooling effect from the ice will add a glow on your face.

Pat Your Face Dry

Pat Your Face Dry

The last step in using honey as a face cleanser is to pat your face dry with a clean cotton cloth. You can also use tissue or soft cotton ball.

Story first published: Friday, November 21, 2014, 17:56 [IST]
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