The beauty of a woman does not come easy. Given at birth, it should be maintained throughout life with the help of cosmetics and procedures.
The maximum effect is given by those recipes that are based on natural ingredients. Such means include the use of honey for the face in the composition of masks and peels.
Honey is considered a unique product with amazing healing properties. It is difficult to find another such product that would be used in many areas of human activity: cooking, cosmetology, traditional and alternative medicine. The breadth of its use is due to its unique composition and properties.
What does honey consist of?
Speaking about the benefits of honey for the skin, it should be noted that about 80% of the mass of the product is the so-called sweet part of it - sucrose, glucose and fructose. About 13% is water. Vitamin composition of honey (descending in the total mass) includes:
- B vitamins that are required by the human body for the normal course of all metabolic reactions and processes;
- Vitamin C - serves as a general tonic, activating the natural protective properties of the body, is an antioxidant;
- folic acid - without it, the body will not develop normally. Acid is not synthesized independently in the cells of the human body, the only way to get it is from the outside as part of food;
- carotene, contributing to the production of vitamin A. Its deficiency affects the quality of vision;
- minerals: calcium, sodium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc;
- enzymes that are participants in many reactions that take place in the body.
The rich composition of the product explains its popularity as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for a wide range of diseases. The beekeeping product can be used not only inside, but also used outside to speed up the healing process of wounds, as a nutrient in cosmetology.
Let us consider the use of it in recipes for the preservation of beauty and youthful skin.
Why does honey have a positive effect on the skin?
The unique impact of the beekeeping product on the condition of the skin of the face and body has been known since the times of ancient Egypt. Modern medicine and cosmetology, together with the latest production methods, make it possible to create a wide selection of cosmetic preparations created on the basis of this unique natural doctor.
Honey cosmetics are presented in the form of masks, creams, lotions and wraps. Massage with this sweet product is one of the most popular procedures in the office of a cosmetologist.
In addition to the honey itself, its derivatives are used in cosmetology, which are obtained as a result of the vital activity of bees. This is royal jelly, wax and propolis.
Royal jelly
Let us consider in more detail what processes begin to occur in our body under the influence of honey.
- Honey stimulates active blood flow to the skin and tissues during massage procedures. There is an improved nutrition of the skin with vitamins, minerals, micro-and macro-elements. The skin becomes velvety, smooth, radiant.
- Honey has a beneficial effect on the production of sebum, normalizes the activity of fat glands. It is known that oily skin causes permanent redness, inflammation, pimples, black spots. The beekeeping product, in addition to normalizing the work of the sebaceous glands, penetrates the skin and retains moisture in it. Hence the result - the skin ages more slowly, stays young longer, more resilient, with a healthy color.
- Honey is suitable not only for fat, but also for dry skin. This is the uniqueness of the product. Dry skin it nourishes, does not allow moisture to quickly go.
Honey for the skin can be used both in pure form and in combination with other components - lemon, oatmeal, starch, sour cream, oils.
Contraindications for outdoor use of honey
Before using a natural bee product for cosmetic purposes, it is important to ensure that there are no contraindications to its use. So it is forbidden when:
- Allergic reactions.
- Enlarged capillaries and vessels, located too close to the skin surface.
- Excessive growth of facial hair.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Exudative diathesis.
Honey is the strongest allergen, so before using any cosmetic product based on it, you need to test for a possible reaction of the body. To do this, apply a few drops of it on the skin of the inner bend of the elbow and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
If swelling, redness or itching has formed during this time, the use of honey is strictly prohibited, otherwise it may cause the strongest allergic reaction.
To achieve the maximum effect of using the mask, you must follow a number of rules:
- The skin should be thoroughly cleansed.
- The mask should be on the face for no more than 20 minutes.
- You need to remove the mask with a damp, soft cloth.
- The skin after the mask is moistened with a cream.
- The frequency of application of the mask - 1-3 times a week, depending on skin type.
Features of the preparation and application of masks based on honey
Honey is rarely used as the sole ingredient as a facial mask. Usually it is one of the ingredients in the recipe. The remaining ingredients may be milk, sour cream, oatmeal, egg, starch. Depending on the skin type and the problems associated with it, the necessary composition of the mask is selected.
Products for the preparation of cosmetic products must be natural, exceptionally high quality. Masks are prepared immediately before application, they are not recommended to be stored.
The beekeeping product has the greatest positive effect on the previously cleansed and steamed face, when each pore on the skin is open. Only such an approach will ensure the penetration of nutrients and vitamins into the deeper layers of tissue.
If the honey has a too thick structure, then for the preparation of the mask it must be melted. This should be done in a water bath, not letting it get too hot. Its temperature should be equal to the temperature of the human body.
With a stronger heat it is the destruction of the structure of most nutrients and vitamins that are in its composition.
Proven recipes for effective face masks with honey
Moisturizing face mask with honey
Moisturizing mask is recommended in the following cases:
- for dry skin type;
- when peeling;
- with a feeling of tightness;
- with loss of skin tone, elasticity;
- with bad complexion.
The main task of the moisturizing mask is a lifting and nourishing effects, retaining moisture in the skin.
A popular recipe for a moisturizing mask is a combination of honey and aloe juice. It is suitable for all skin types. Aloe not only retains moisture in the skin, but also copes with inflammation.
To prepare the composition using aloe juice, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. It is mixed with liquid honey in a 1: 1 ratio. The mask is applied to the skin and remains on it for 30 minutes, then washed off with warm water. The course must be at least 8 times (2 times a week).
Wrinkle honey mask
For its preparation, you must mix 2 yolks, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of glycerin. Apply on face for 20 minutes, then wash off with warm water and moisturize with cream or milk.
Mask with honey and cinnamon
Beauticians use a combination of cinnamon and honey to cleanse the skin, smooth wrinkles, moisturize and increase its elasticity and elasticity. To prepare the mixture, 2 teaspoons of honey are mixed with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
If the skin is dry, it is allowed to use 1 yolk or a few drops of oil. For moistening also the table spoon of sour cream will approach. The resulting mixture is kept on the face for about 15 minutes, wash off with cool water.
Honey with lemon for face
Lemon in cosmetology is known for its excellent cleansing and whitening properties. Used to care for oily and combination skin.
Preparing such a mixture is not difficult: take 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix with 1 tablespoon of honey.
Oatmeal and Honey Mask
The mixture of these two ingredients gives anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effect, nourishes the skin with moisture and nutrients, accelerates cell regeneration, gives youth and has a slight rejuvenating effect.
To make it you need to mix one tablespoon of crushed flakes of oatmeal and liquid (melted) honey. The mass should be fluid, plastic and easily distributed over the face. Keep the mixture to no more than 15 minutes, then carefully remove from the face and apply a moisturizer.
The combination of honey and salt for the face
A mixture of honey and salt (conventional cooking or sea) can serve as a peeling or mask. The last use option gives the skin softness, silkiness, increases elasticity, thanks to which fine wrinkles are smoothed.
To do this, mix a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of fine salt, put on a pre-steamed face and leave for 10-12 minutes, then rinse with water as carefully as possible to avoid salt in your eyes.
Mask of honey and yolk
The combination of these two products is recommended for dry skin with peeling, redness, feeling of tightness as an available nutrient and moisturizer. For its preparation, the yolk is separated from the protein and thoroughly mixed with a tablespoon of melted honey.
The composition is kept on the face for about 15 minutes, rinse with cool water and apply a light moisturizer.
Honey and sour cream for the face
Natural sour cream triggers natural regeneration processes, has a slight whitening effect, reduces inflammation, soothes irritated skin, rejuvenates. The fat content of sour cream is selected depending on the type of skin. For dry skin, 20% is suitable, for normal - 10%, for oily and combination - 5%.
The two ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and applied evenly on the face for 20 minutes. This mask is easily washed off with warm water.
After her skin is well hydrated, so no additional application of the cream is required.
Honey Mask Reviews
Honey is constantly present in my arsenal of beauty and the struggle for unfading skin. It not only perfectly nourishes, but also helps me cope with combination skin, eliminates oily sheen. Important point: the product must be natural, and not purchased in the store. Do not be lazy, ask around among your friends, for sure there will be an honest seller.
Irina, 27 years old, Nizhny Novgorod
I personally noticed that a honey mask gives a doubly positive result when combined with a light massage. To do this, melt a couple of tablespoons of honey and apply it on the face with light patting movements. Thus, the blood flow to the skin will improve, it will be more saturated with nutrients and vitamins, and the fine wrinkles will diminish noticeably.
Anastasia, 32 years old, Kostroma
There are a huge number of options for making face masks based on honey. It is not difficult to choose the one that will be suitable for a particular skin type. This effect can be achieved by combining honey with other useful and natural ingredients.
A few more options for honey masks are in the next video.
