Acne on the face is not just a cosmetic discomfort. Rashes indicate that the skin suffers from a lack of nutrients or that the sebaceous glands have been disrupted and the accumulation of sebum has become a favorable environment for the development of microbes.
To eliminate the problem at home, cosmetologists recommend honey . There are several recipes for honey face masks against acne for different skin types . Let's consider how to choose the right honey for a mask, and what ingredients are best to take.
Acne remedy for oily skin
A mask with aspirin and honey against acne saves even in the most advanced cases. To prepare such a mask you need to do the following:
- Grind 1 - 2 aspirin tablets.
- Add a spoonful of honey to the tablets.
- Add a spoonful of natural lemon juice to the mixture.
Mix everything. Apply the finished mask to previously cleansed facial skin. Rinse off after 15 - 20 minutes, apply moisturizer.
After the first procedure, the skin will become noticeably softer, and the ability of honey to disinfect helps eliminate redness and inflammation. With regular use, you can achieve complete disappearance of pimples and blackheads. In addition, this product is considered an excellent prevention for acne.
Acne mask with lemon
Lemon and honey for acne are an excellent remedy for oily skin that is prone to pimples and blackheads. In order to prepare such a mask, you need to perform the following steps:
- Squeeze juice from half a lemon.
- Grind a tablespoon of flakes in a blender.
- Mix crushed flakes with honey.
- Add lemon juice to the finished mixture and mix everything.
Then apply the mixture to a previously cleansed face, leave for 20 minutes and rinse with water. If necessary, apply cream or apply acne medication to the skin as prescribed by your doctor.
Why does acne appear on the body?
The teenage and post-teen periods, when there is a huge hormonal surge in the body and, accordingly, a malfunction of the sebaceous glands of an inflammatory nature, are often characterized by the active appearance of acne.
At the same time, dirty city air, constant eating of unhealthy food, stress and other negative factors have long extended the period of activity of the skin glands beyond adolescence. As a result, the skin of an adult is often subjected to additional stress, which takes this problem beyond adolescence.
Honey can correct the situation. It has strong and persistent anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and successfully copes with this disease. It contains useful natural ingredients that stop the appearance and growth of bacteria that lead to acne.
The main difference between a natural honey product and pharmacological antibiotics is that over time, bacteria and microbes do not become resistant to honey.
Honey + egg + cognac
The combination of honey and egg has long been known for its positive effect on the skin. And in order to quickly and easily get rid of pimples on the skin, it is advisable to add cognac to these two components.
However, this mask is not intended for dry skin. Although it is ideal for oily and combination skin types.
To prepare, you need to do the following:
- Grind the yolk of a chicken egg with honey.
- Add 20 drops of cognac to this mixture.
- Apply to previously cleansed face and wait 20 minutes.
Then rinse with water and let the skin dry on its own. If necessary, after an hour, you can apply any moisturizer or anti-acne product to your face, which was recommended by a dermatologist.
Cinnamon
The honey and cinnamon acne mask not only works well against acne, but also helps eliminate red or dark spots on the face. To prepare a honey and cinnamon mask for acne, follow these steps:
- Mix two large spoons of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Mix well so that the honey and cinnamon form a thick, homogeneous mass.
- Apply to previously cleansed face and leave for 20 minutes.
Rinse off the mask with cool water and apply any usual cream. To get rid of acne spots using cinnamon and honey, this mask should be used for 30 days.
Studying the enemy from the inside
Comedones, or as they are commonly called “pimples,” have their own classification. All acne is divided into two types.
No inflammation
These include all the blackheads and whiteheads that are usually located on the nose or chin. Somewhat less common on the forehead and cheeks. Acne is not a concern. However, as soon as an infection is brought into the black spot, inflammation occurs.
White dots are not visible to the eye. They can only be felt. But they pose a danger when a large number of internal acne come together into one large wen.
With inflammation
There are different types:
- papules,
- nodes,
- pustules,
- boils.
Inflammatory acne is almost always very painful. They have a yellow lump on the skin up to five millimeters in size, inside of which there is pus with infection. The skin along the edge of the papule is red or blue. After healing, a mark remains at the site of the bump.
Do not squeeze pimples under any circumstances, as there is a risk of infection penetrating into the inner deep layers of the skin. Comedones need to be treated with special products or masks based on honey.
Soda and honey
A classic anti-acne face mask with honey and soda is an ideal solution for pimples and acne. It also helps eliminate severe oily skin, helps tighten pores and refreshes the face.
Preparing this mask is as easy as shelling pears:
- Mix baking soda in a deep bowl. You will need three tablespoons.
- Add a tablespoon of honey to the soda and mix everything well.
Apply the prepared mixture to a previously cleansed face, wait 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Afterwards, let the skin dry and apply any face cream or medicine prescribed by a dermatologist for acne.
Mask for oily skin
Aloe and honey for acne is a well-known compound. True, rarely anyone uses it. But in vain. Both components are quite accessible, and the result can be felt after the first use.
The simplest recipe is as follows:
- Take one teaspoon of honey.
- Mix honey with three teaspoons of aloe juice and mix everything.
- Apply the prepared mixture to a previously cleansed face.
It is recommended to keep the mask for no more than 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water and apply any face cream. It is advisable to use this mask for oily skin. It won't work for dry ones.
Salt mask
This is a universal product with a scrub effect. The ideal option is sea salt. But in an emergency, a regular kitchen one will do. There are several types of masks.
- To narrow the pores - a spoonful of salt and a spoonful of honey with one chicken egg white.
- To reduce shine, salt (10 grams) and honey (5 ml) with a small spoon of lemon juice.
- For redness and pimples, mix 20 ml kefir with 10 grams of salt.
All masks should be used only in courses. Each of them lasts 6 days. During this time, you need to apply a mask to your face every day. Leave on the skin for no more than 20 minutes, rinse with water and apply any moisturizer.
Oatmeal mask
Oatmeal and honey for acne are a great combination for treating teenage acne and acne. But it is recommended for women to use this simple and natural remedy even at the first signs of skin aging - the mask will do an excellent job of eliminating the first wrinkles.
A classic mask of oatmeal and honey involves the use of the following components:
- Honey - a teaspoon.
- Oatmeal, preferably cereal, - a tablespoon.
- Some water.
Soak oatmeal in water and add heated honey to it. Mix everything, apply to a previously cleansed face and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse with water.
Video: 4 honey-based recipes
In the following video you can clearly see how honey masks are prepared and used:
Eating honey is good for health as it increases alertness and energy, regulates blood sugar levels, helps cope with insomnia, promotes weight loss, improves digestion, etc. Along with these health benefits, the sweet product is great for cosmetic purposes . Some experts recommend using honey at home for acne. Possessing powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, antioxidant and moisturizing properties, the sweet product improves skin condition, helping to get rid of rashes.
Coffee with honey
To prepare this good cleansing and anti-inflammatory agent you will need the following components:
- Coffee grounds – 25 grams.
- Aspirin - 5 tablets, which must be crushed.
- Honey – 30 grams.
- Aloe juice – 10 grams.
Mix everything, apply to the skin, massage a little and leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse with water, or better yet, wash with warm milk. You can use this recipe to get rid of acne on your back.
If the skin is too dry and flaky, then you can make changes to the composition of the mask and add any vegetable oil. Ideally, olive oil.
Features of application
Please note that a honey face mask has the most pronounced effect when:
- It uses raw, unfiltered product from the hive. It contains propolis, wax and some other honeycomb elements. And these components can have an additional positive effect on the epidermis in any part of the body. Caffeic acid phenylethyl ester, which is part of propolis, has a positive effect on the skin due to its antifungal, antimicrobial, antibiotic and antitumor properties. Wax can retain moisture well, which is necessary both in summer and winter.
- In the absence of this type, you can use filtered raw nectar from the apiary. But it will have less pronounced positive effects.
- Do not use pasteurized one. Due to the fact that it was heated to +75°C, almost all enzymes and beneficial compounds were destroyed in it. The benefits here are minimized.
- It is advisable to prepare any composition for one dose or at least for 2-3 days maximum. Due to the fact that there are no preservatives among the components, the composition quickly disappears and loses most of its beneficial properties.
If you take these features into account in order to prepare a honey face mask for acne, wrinkles, dryness or premature aging, you can achieve very noticeable results.
With potatoes
An anti-acne mask with honey and potatoes will not only help get rid of acne, but also regulate sebum production. And the simplicity of the mask makes it accessible to everyone.
- Raw potatoes must be grated.
- Add a teaspoon of honey to the mixture.
- Add 4 drops of lemon juice.
Apply the mixture to problem areas on the face, smear with your fingers until a thin layer is obtained, rinse after 20 minutes with water. This recipe can also be used to get rid of pustules on the butt.
Be careful, there are contraindications
Not all women are allowed to use honey masks. First of all, the limitation for use is an allergic reaction to honey. If you carry out the procedure in the presence of this disease, a skin rash, itching, and possible swelling of the respiratory tract will immediately occur, which is very life-threatening.
It is not recommended to use products based on bee products in the following conditions:
- severe telangectasia;
- excessive sensitivity of the integument;
- ulcers on the face;
- bronchial asthma;
- diathesis;
- dermatological pathologies;
To avoid negative consequences, you should consult a doctor.
Which one to use
For the mask to be truly effective, it is recommended to use only a certain variety.
Fireweed (from the nectar of fireweed flowers). This product has an excellent calming effect. And to make the effect even stronger, when preparing the mask you need to use crushed aspirin tablets.
May. This one is great for acne and acne. It must be used for making masks and drinking delicious and healthy tea with it.
Linden . Both cosmetologists and dermatologists recommend using it against acne.
Bashkir . To make it more effective in treating acne, it must be combined with a few drops of eucalyptus oil. This can eliminate redness, irritation and swelling.
Acacia. It is best combined with cinnamon in a 1 to 1 ratio. This combination perfectly cleanses the pores of the face, has a calming effect, and allergies to this variety are minimal.
Reviews
Review from the Internet about honey mask with cinnamon.
“I heard about the miracle remedy with cinnamon by chance in the supermarket. The description was simple, and the expected results beckoned me to try it for myself. I was not allergic to honey, so nothing stopped me. Now I’ll tell you more.
The honey mask helped me polish my facial skin and the color improved. Acts as a soft scrub. I also liked the wonderful aroma, which attracted me even more. I did it regularly, twice a week. The mask narrowed the pores, removed blackheads and acne. I advise everyone to try it."
Irina Ponina
Mask with lemon and aspirin.
“I used it for two weeks and noticed an improvement. My skin became lighter, my pores cleared, and my inflamed boils began to dry out. I will definitely continue to use it. I buy real bee honey, not store-bought. I would never have thought that the components that make up the mask could have such an effect.”
Alla Yakubova
Honey mask with apple cider vinegar and egg
“I’ve heard for a long time that honey heals the skin. Finally I decided to try its properties on myself. After some time, it became clear that the redness had disappeared, the acne had dried out, and the inflammation had gone away. This is the best product I have bought and made in 5 years! Dozens of cosmetic products have not helped as much as this. Now no one will force me to buy at least one mask or tonic in the store. Now I want to trust traditional methods and do everything myself. »
Daria Osipova
Soda-honey mask.
“Baking soda and honey did a miracle on my face in seven days. The redness went away, the wounds dried up, the complexion improved, and the blackheads disappeared. These two well-known products are needed not only in the kitchen, but also in the cosmetic bag. I now recommend this product to all my girlfriends and friends.”
Ekaterina Varvina
How honey helps with acne
It is quite easy to remove acne with it. All the recipes presented actually work great. And all thanks to the unique properties of this product.
Honey against acne on the face has the following properties:
- Antiseptic.
- Preventive.
- Medicinal.
- Cleansing.
- Toning.
- Softening.
- Moisturizing.
- Disinfectant.
This is a unique, accessible and inexpensive product. Making such masks is not only good for the skin, but also pleasant. And you won’t have to wait long for the result – it will be noticeable after the first procedure.
Author - Anna Mikhailova, dermatologist-cosmetologist of the first category, specialist at the Academy of Scientific Beauty. Especially for the site “Treating Acne”.
Some useful tips
- Flower or linden honey are best suited for making masks - they are liquid enough for easy mixing, but do not spread over the face.
- If honey has crystallized, it should be heated in a water bath until liquid before use. Under no circumstances should honey be boiled - it will lose all its beneficial properties!
- In addition to external use of masks, you need to monitor your diet and lead a healthy lifestyle. Otherwise, no matter how many procedures you perform, the result will not be as expected and pleasant.
- Don't expect instant results. But if after a course of procedures the acne does not go away and the inflammation continues, in such a situation you should stop all attempts at self-medication and consult a doctor.
Be healthy and beautiful!
