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12 Incredibly Easy Honey Face Masks For Glowing Smooth Skin

By Kumutha

During teens it's mostly pimples and oiliness. In the late 20's, it is dull skin and clogged pores. In the late 30's, it is fine lines and baggy eyes. No matter what age we reach, we can never run out of skin problems.

What if we say no matter the age or the kind of skin problem you are facing, there is one magical ingredient that can take care of it all? Yes, and that one ingredient is honey or a honey face mask!

If you are using honey in your skin care routine, you know exactly what we are talking about; but if you are not, you might be committing a biggest skin care mistake in the recorded history!

Let us further elaborate on that point by listing out the exact skin benefits of honey!

Honey is full of natural enzymes that clarify the skin of impurities and keep the pores clear.

Honey is humectant in nature, which means a natural moisturiser that can penetrate deep into the skin layers and hydrate it.

Antibacterial and antiseptic properties of honey prevent bacterial buildup, which otherwise disturb the skin balance, leading to breakouts.

What's more, honey is a powerhouse of essential nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants, which cleanse the skin of dead skin cells, promoting new cell growth, making the skin radiant.

So, we have listed 12 such incredibly easy honey face masks for glowing smooth skin, take a look.

Gentle Exfoliating Mask

Gentle Exfoliating Mask

To remove dead skin layer without stripping the skin, try this herbal honey face mask for dull skin.

Mix a tablespoon of honey with an equal quantity of jojoba oil. Massage it on to clean, dry skin in a circular motion. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

Pimple Clearing Mask

Pimple Clearing Mask

This mask will dry out nasty pimples in the first couple of applications.

Take a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and mix it with a teaspoon of honey. Mix until you get a smooth paste. Apply it evenly through your face. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

Dark Spot Lightening Mask

Dark Spot Lightening Mask

Vitamins A, K, B6 and beta-carotene promote regeneration of new skin cells, lightening the scar.

Cook and smash 1 carrot, and mix in 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix until you get a smooth paste. Apply a thin coat on to your face and neck. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Then, scrub and rinse.

Soothing Mask

Soothing Mask

Antioxidants and aloesin in this mask hydrate the skin, kill infection-causing bacteria, keeping the skin hydrated and soothed.

Take a tablespoon of aloe vera gel, and mix it with an equal quantity of honey. Apply it evenly through your face. After 30 minutes, rinse it clean. Apply this homemade honey mask for glowing skin once a week.

Skin Brightening Mask

Skin Brightening Mask

This mask is a powerhouse of vitamins B1, B6 and C, all of which work to tighten, brighten and soften the skin.

Mix 1 tablespoon of milk, with an equal quantity of honey and 1 teaspoon of potato juice. Mix until they blend well. Massage the solution on to your face. After 30 minutes, rinse and pat dry.

De-tanning Mask

De-tanning Mask

Lycopene and vitamin C present in this honey face mask penetrate deep into the skin layers, removing the tan and giving skin a radiant glow.

Mash a tomato into fine pulp. Add a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of turmeric to it. Apply it to your clean face. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Once dry, scrub and rinse.

Anti-ageing Mask

Anti-ageing Mask

High level of protein present in this mask improves skin's elasticity, which in turn reduces fine lines.

Take a bowl, separate egg yolk from white. Add a teaspoon of honey to egg white. Beat until you get a fluffy consistency. Apply it on to your skin. Once your skin starts to stretch, rinse it clean.

Dead Skin Removing Scrub

Dead Skin Removing Scrub

Mix 1 tablespoon of rice powder with the same amount of honey. Using yogurt, mix the ingredients into a smooth paste. Apply it evenly to your face and neck. Once dry, spritz some water and start scrubbing in a circular motion. Later, rinse it with cold water and follow it up with a nourishing moisturiser.

Skin Rejuvenating Mask

Skin Rejuvenating Mask

High minerals, antioxidants and vitamins present in this Ayurvedic honey mask work to reduce age spots and instantly perk up the skin.

Cut open a used green tea bag. Pour the content in a bowl, add a tablespoon of honey and aloe vera gel. Mix until it blends well. Apply it on to the face and neck. Once dry, rinse it off with cold water.

Hydrating Mask

Hydrating Mask

Lactic acid, zinc and vitamin B present in this herbal honey face mask for dull skin repair damaged skin cells and heal inflammation, making the skin radiant.

Mix 1 tablespoon yogurt, with an equal amount of honey. Massage it on to your skin. After 30 minutes, rinse and pat dry.

Under-eye Bag Removing Mask

Under-eye Bag Removing Mask

Natural emollient and vitamin E of this mask unclog pores, tone skin, and tighten the delicate area around the eyes.

Mix 5 drops of almond and jojoba oils each, with a teaspoon of honey. Massage it on to the area around your eyes. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse.

Scar Fader

Scar Fader

Anti-inflammatory properties of this mask help reduce the appearance of scars and accelerate the skin's healing process.

Mix a teaspoon of olive oil with an equal amount of honey. Rub it on the affected area. Rinse when dry. Do this every day to see a visible difference.

Story first published: Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 10:15 [IST]