Honey Facial Mask Recipe

Treat your dry skin with this honey mask

Who knew the honey sitting in your kitchen cabinet was your best resource for fighting skin care woes like pimples and dry skin? It's true -- honey facial mask recipes have been used by generations of the most beauty astute women because honey moisturizes skin naturally, and it is a natural bacteria fighter for stubborn pimples. Honey also happens to be a great resource for those with sensitive skin who might have negative reactions to ingredient-loaded beauty products, and it is packed with antioxidants for those looking to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face.

Here are a couple ways you can use nature's sweetest resource:

Honey Facial Mask Recipe for Dry, Flaky Skin

Ingredients:
1 raw egg
1 tablespoon honey

Directions:
Mix together egg and honey. Spread onto your face and neck and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse well with tepid water.

Honey Facial Mask Recipe for Acne

Simply apply a scoop of honey to clean skin and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

To use honey as a spot treatment on pimples you picked at, put a drop of honey on your finger and gently pat it onto the infected area before bed. Cover overnight with a bandage. The honey will keep your skin and the oozing area sterile by fighting off bacteria. And as a bonus it will accelerate the healing process.

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