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Oily skin, not surprisingly, also needs additional nutrition, although it would seem to produce it in excess. But to ensure that fairly aggressive care, to which such skin is usually stubbornly subjected, does not turn it into sensitive and overdried, you should not neglect additional nutrition, including vegetable and milk fats. Honey here works real miracles, as it not only generously nourishes, but also heals. However, in case of allergies, you can do without it.
Honey is the best skin cleanser. Honey scrubs
Let's return to the use of honey in cosmetology, or more precisely, in home cosmetics. Many women will agree that honey is the best skin cleanser.
Due to the property of honey to deeply open pores and cleanse the skin, it can be used as a scrub in its pure form or in combination with other equally beneficial ingredients.
Candied honey can be applied to the face in its pure form to cleanse the skin. Honey deeply cleanses the skin, exfoliates dead cells and moisturizes.
If the honey is fresh and liquid, it is better to mix it with salt, you can use sea salt or coarse kitchen salt. Proportion for preparing a skin cleanser: for one tablespoon of honey - one teaspoon of salt.
We will get the same effect if we mix honey and insoluble coffee in equal proportions, or previously brewed coffee.
By the way, another scrub made from honey and coffee fights cellulite very effectively. You just need to apply it to problem areas and massage each area for at least five minutes.
But if you have very sensitive skin, salt and coffee are not suitable for you. They are quite aggressive and can cause inflammation and redness of the skin. In this case, to cleanse sensitive skin with honey, it is better to replace these ingredients with cream.
Mix cream and honey in equal proportions and apply to the skin, massaging it with light movements. After five minutes, rinse with warm water.
Honey scrubs should be applied to the skin after thoroughly steaming it. You can use it in the bathroom, but for maximum effect, it is better to use these facial and body skin cleansers in a bathhouse. After rinsing off the scrub, take a contrast shower and apply a mild moisturizer to your skin.
Recipes for masks for oily skin made from honey
So, you should try several mask recipes and choose the most suitable one for yourself. Monitor the condition of your skin after using each mask and decide. Use the ideal mask twice a week for a course of 10-12 procedures:
- With tea. This is a cleansing mask. Take two tablespoons of strong black tea without additives and combine it with a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Apply the mask to your face in layers: after the first layer has dried, apply the second.
- With protein. Beat one fresh egg white. Mix it with a tablespoon of honey and the same amount of oatmeal. This mask composition tightens pores and cleanses the face well.
- With cottage cheese. Take 2 tablespoons of low-fat cottage cheese and combine it with a tablespoon of heated honey. The mask has whitening properties.
- With oatmeal. Take two tablespoons of warmed honey and stir them into the oatmeal until thick. The mask cleanses pores and reduces inflammation.
- With oatmeal. Take two tablespoons of oatmeal and the same amount of heated honey, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture.
- With potatoes. Grate a medium-sized potato on a fine grater and lightly squeeze out the juice. Then add a tablespoon of heated honey and a pinch of salt to this puree. It is recommended to wash off this mask with warm water, then cold.
- With cucumber. This mask is good for skin inflammation, pimples and acne. Mix equal proportions of cucumber juice and liquid honey. Soak gauze with slits for the nose and eyes with this mixture. Apply to your face as a compress.
- With aloe. This mask also helps reduce inflammation on oily skin. Add 2 tablespoons of honey and the same amount of fresh aloe juice to 100 grams of warm boiled water. The composition is applied to the face in the form of a compress.
- With starch. Mix equal amounts of honey and potato starch until thick. Add a couple of drops of lemon or rosemary essential juice.
- With serum. Take two tablespoons of heated honey, add 2 tablespoons of whey or low-fat kefir and a little oatmeal.
- With clay. Dilute the blue clay with heated honey until thick, add a teaspoon of aloe juice to this mixture. The mask is suitable for skin with enlarged pores or inflammation.
- With sage. And this mask is suitable for treating skin with inflammation. Take 2 tablespoons of dry sage and pour 100 grams of boiling water over it. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Squeeze out the infusion and combine the herb with two tablespoons of heated honey. Apply to your face until the mask cools completely. Wash with squeezed sage infusion. A mask with chamomile has a similar effect.
- With bread. Steam the black bread crumb with boiling water, squeeze and combine with honey in the amount of 1-2 tablespoons. Apply the mixture evenly on your face, wash first with warm water, then with cold water.
So, the use of these masks will significantly improve oily skin, improve complexion, and remove wrinkles. Honey will serve as an excellent assistant for high-quality self-care for oily skin.
Honey masks for face and body
Honey masks for face and body are another option for using honey in cosmetology. My favorite honey mask is oatmeal with honey.
Oatmeal mask with honey
Take two tablespoons of oatmeal and pour warm milk or cream over them. Leave for 10-15 minutes so that the flakes swell and become softer, then add one tablespoon of honey. The oatmeal mask with honey for the face and body is ready.
Apply the mask to the skin and keep it on for 15 minutes to half an hour. After the required time has passed, the honey mask should be washed off with warm water and a moisturizer should be applied.
By the way, moisturizer must be applied after any mask to soften and soothe the skin after procedures.
This honey mask for face and body moisturizes the skin well. They also say that it copes with wrinkles better than Botox and similar harmful procedures. I don’t know if it’s really better, but what smooths out wrinkles is a proven fact. And much safer and cheaper.
Mask with honey and aspirin
I like a mask made from a tablespoon of honey and half an aspirin tablet. It cleanses the skin very well.
But the mask with honey and aspirin is quite aggressive, so it can be used very rarely, and for no more than 10 minutes. And only if you do not have too sensitive skin and are not allergic to the components.
Other honey masks
- A mask with honey and lemon juice
promotes scar healing and fights acne. It is very useful for oily skin. - And if you need to quickly bring your skin into good condition, for example, before an unexpected important event, a mask of honey and milk
. - Honey in its pure form
can also be used as a mask. For clear and glowing skin, simply apply this honey mask for half an hour and rinse with warm water.
The effects of honey on facial skin
Honey for the skin is a valuable source of micro and macro elements. Under its influence, the skin is transformed and begins to glow with health. With regular use of a cosmetic product with this component, the skin:
- clears free radicals;
- softens and tones;
- is saturated with useful substances;
- become elastic;
- rejuvenates;
- brightens.
In addition, the effect of this wonderful product eliminates dry skin and eliminates the appearance of oily sheen on its surface, thanks to its ability to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
This complex effect of honey on the skin allows it to be used as the main ingredient for preparing homemade masks for daily use. However, it also contains a huge number of allergens, so before using a honey face mask, you should do a little test.
Take a small amount of the prepared mask and apply it to your wrist. Why here? Yes, because it is in this area that the skin is almost as sensitive as on the face. After 5 – 10 minutes, remove any remaining product. If an allergic reaction does not appear within 24 hours, then the mask can be used without any fear. If red spots or itching appear, you should stop using it.
Indications and contraindications
A face mask with honey is indicated for those who have cosmetic problems such as:
- acne;
- dark spots;
- freckles;
- excessive dryness;
- increased fat content;
- wrinkles;
- loss of elasticity and firmness.
In general, the use of such a mask is recommended for almost everyone, both as a therapeutic and preventative measure.
Contraindications include only individual intolerance to the product, diabetes mellitus and dilated blood vessels. Otherwise, since honey is used externally, there are no contraindications.
Rules for preparing masks with honey
To prepare face masks, use only liquid honey. If you don’t have one, you can use candied one, but you will need to melt it first. And here you need to be very careful and attentive.
You cannot heat honey above 40 C, as all the beneficial properties will disappear from it and a mask with its addition will lose its effectiveness. Therefore, it is best to use a candy thermometer when heating honey.
An important point is that you should not apply hot honey to your facial skin, as you can burn it. Always allow honey to cool to room temperature after heating.
Honey can be used as an independent cosmetic product by applying it to cleansed facial skin for 15 to 20 minutes. This will saturate the cells with elements such as:
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- boron;
- iron;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- vitamins of various groups;
- organic acids;
- proteins;
- fructose and sucrose.
But in order for this list to increase significantly, it is recommended to mix honey with other ingredients that also have a beneficial effect on the skin. They are selected taking into account existing cosmetic problems.
The benefits of honey for hair. Honey masks
It's time to talk about the benefits of honey for hair. You can also use honey masks for the beauty and health of your hair.
I like to mix a tablespoon of honey with two egg yolks. I apply this honey mask to my hair for about 1 hour, covering it with a plastic bag and a towel. Then I wash it off with warm water and mild shampoo. Although you don't have to use shampoo, the yolk cleanses your hair very well.
At the end of the procedure, I rinse my hair with a solution of lemon juice in the proportion: one tablespoon of juice per liter of warm water.
After such a honey mask, your hair looks healthy and beautiful.
They say that if you apply honey to your hair at night under a bag and a towel, and rinse it off in the morning, it will become one tone lighter. I don’t know if this is true, I haven’t tried it myself. You can experiment, I think there will definitely be no harm from it.
Mask to stimulate hair growth
I also really like the honey mask to stimulate hair growth.
Take a tablespoon of cinnamon and heat it in two tablespoons of olive oil. I took sunflower, which was also good. We heat it a little so that the beneficial substances contained in cinnamon dissolve in the oil.
And then add a tablespoon of honey and apply it to your hair, leave for half an hour - an hour. Cinnamon promotes growth, honey and oil moisturize and make hair shiny and healthy.
To stimulate hair growth, be sure to add honey to the mask when the other ingredients have cooled. Honey cannot be added to a hot mixture, otherwise all its usefulness will be lost.
You can rinse your hair after using a honey mask not only with lemon water, but also with herbal decoctions. For example, we take nettle leaves and chamomile flowers in equal proportions, brew them, let them brew a little and cool.
You can also appreciate all the benefits of honey for hair if you try any of these honey masks.
Benefits of honey for skin
Honey has long proven itself to be an excellent healer and enhancer of our immunity. This is not surprising, because its composition is rich in vitamins and microelements. It has excellent antioxidant abilities, is perfectly absorbed by the body, and is absorbed by the skin. Honey perfectly smoothes wrinkles, whitens and nourishes the skin. This product has proven itself well in the treatment of acne and problem skin.
The result of using a honey mask is refreshed, smooth, tightened skin, without oily shine and fatigue.
Of course, it is unlikely that one mask will improve the condition of your skin. They should be done regularly. At the same time, you need to prepare a fresh mask each time, because it is not recommended to prepare the composition for future use. Remember to apply masks to clean skin. The exposure time of honey masks is no more than 20 minutes.
What are the benefits of a honey mask for hair?
- Honey is an emollient, which means it locks moisture into the hair, keeping it strong, beautiful and shiny.
- Honey reduces breakage, which is often the cause of slow hair growth.
- It has strong antioxidant properties that prevent damage to the hair structure and scalp, keeping it healthy.
- Honey strengthens hair follicles, preventing hair loss.
- Honey also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It prevents the development of scalp infections and soothes conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, eliminates dandruff, ensuring unhindered hair growth.
- Honey cleanses the skin pores and hair follicles, ridding them of impurities. This minimizes the weakening of hair follicles, which is often the cause of hair loss.
- Using honey as an ingredient in hair care not only speeds up hair growth but also stimulates hair regrowth from dormant follicles.
- Honey has mild lightening properties, so masks with this ingredient are great for blondes and fair-haired women. Although honey is not strong enough to wash out the acquired color, so dyed hair does not benefit from accelerated pigment leaching from masks with honey.
So, honey for hair: what is it good for?
First of all, the good thing about honey for hair is that it doesn’t need to be mixed with any other ingredients. Just use it as is - rub into your scalp and distribute through your hair. Reviews on social networks for pure honey are usually positive! However, it is important to remember your individual characteristics. For example, if you are allergic to honey, it is better not to include this product in your beauty rituals. And, in general, as when using any homemade or homemade masks, you must be careful.
In general, caution is one of the main rules in hair care.
It is better to apply a drop of honey to a small area of skin in advance. This way you can make sure in advance that you do not have an allergic reaction to honey. If the skin becomes red, itchy or burning, you should quickly wash off the honey mask. The best strategy before preparing any hair masks at home is to consult a dermatologist or trichologist in advance.
Reviews
My mother told me about masks using honey; at first I turned a deaf ear, but when I saw her facial skin, which was glowing with health, I began to prepare them myself. The delicacy has turned into my assistant and now without them I can’t imagine what state my face would be in.
Maria
I liked using honey as masks. It perfectly nourishes and moisturizes and is suitable for all skin types, so I recommend it to everyone.
Evgeniya
I use honey as the main component, I usually mix lemon juice or the yolk of one egg with it and after applying the mixture to my face, I do not wash it off for about 20 minutes. The skin becomes velvety, pores narrow and oily shine disappears. I have oily skin and honey masks are my salvation.
Christina
Honey for hair: application features
Are you sure you are not allergic to honey? So, be sure to evaluate the effect of this nutrient-rich product on your own hair. It is better to apply honey to clean, damp (but not wet) hair after washing and rub into the scalp.
Now, to enhance the effect of the mask, provide a thermal effect and not stain everything around, wrap your head in polyethylene. Then wrap a towel on top. It is recommended to walk with this mask for about an hour. This way, the hair and scalp will be able to absorb all the benefits of the natural component.
Editor's tip: honey is indeed a very healthy product, but it is also allergenic! Therefore, if you cannot use honey, replace it with any other mask with natural ingredients. For example, the “Beauty and Strength” mask from the “Clean Line” brand with a decoction of herbs and nettle extract will do. It helps strengthen hair, give it shine and volume at the roots. You can apply this mask once or twice a week. Or use a mask every time instead of conditioner if your hair is very damaged.
Benefits of honey for hair
Honey has an antiseptic effect. Moreover, it is able to heal wounds and disinfect the scalp. Honey can even fight dandruff! If dandruff periodically bothers you, try combining honey masks with suitable care. Make sure to choose the right shampoo and conditioner.
Editor's tip: for example, Clear Phytotechnology shampoo and conditioner are perfect. These are products with Siberian herbs, zinc pyrithione and a complex of ten active nutritional components. When used regularly, they help get rid of visible dandruff and prevent its occurrence.
Honey for hair also helps accelerate hair growth, add shine, moisturize, nourish and restore damaged strands.
If you like to style your hair using thermal tools, take a closer look at restorative honey masks.
Well, if you strengthen your strands with proper care, you can experiment with fashionable hot styling without any worries. For example, have you ever tried curling your hair with an iron? See how to do this on our YouTube channel All Things Hair Russia.
