8 Skin care recipes with honey worth trying out

Honey is popularly eaten with your cornflakes, bread or even pancakes. However there are many other beneficial uses of honey like in beauty care. It is great natural humectants which helps promote the retention of moisture.

It is its antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which make it suitable to use for treating acne and small cuts, bruises and wounds. Moreover, honey contains vitamins and minerals like magnesium, iron, sulphur, vitamin C, B vitamins and potassium.

Honey is also helpful at stimulating the growth of new tissues. Moreover, as it does not cause skin irritation, it is also helpful at treating sensitive skin. For best results, it’s better to use unpasteurized or raw honey, or manuka honey which is especially good for curing wounds with its antibacterial quality.

With so many benefits to using honey, here are some skincare recipes worth knowing.

1.By mixing two tablespoons of finely ground almonds and a teaspoon of lemon juice to a tablespoon of honey, you get a great exfoliation homemade skincare recipe. In case of dry skin, use milk, preferably whole milk instead of lemon juice.

2.Mix a tablespoon each of honey and aloe Vera gel to smear on your face and neck for 15 to 25 minutes for smooth and moist skin.

3.For a natural cleanser, combine four tablespoons of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of organic honey and two teaspoons of lemon juice and massage on your skin. If required, add two tablespoons of milk to the mixture too.

4.A teaspoon of honey mixed with tomato pulp makes a rejuvenating face mask. Just apply it on your face and neck for about 15 minutes and wash off using lukewarm water.

5.For help with acne, apply a tablespoon of honey mixed with two drops of tea tree oil to the acne and rinse off after 15 to 20 minutes.

6.Similarly to remove acne scars, mix a tablespoon of cinnamon powder with three tablespoons of honey and a squeezed lemon. Apply the paste on your face and wash off using warm water after 10 minutes. You could also leave the pack on your skin overnight, if required.

7.A quarter cup of honey mixed with three teaspoons of rose water also makes a great pack for soft and glowing skin.

8.Honey is also a natural remedy for healing wounds, minor burns and skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It all helps minimize and prevent scarring.

With so many skin care benefits associated with honey, any one of these recipes is definitely worth trying out!