Who is not aware of the goodness and benefits of honey. It is a highly revered ingredient in the beauty world and why not? Its one of those sole ingredients which does wonder for every skin type – normal, dry, combination, acne. On dry skin, it provides moisturization and hydration; on acne-prone skin – it works wonders with its anti-bacterial and antiseptic effects. Honey is very moisturizing in nature and is full of anti-oxidants. Honey has got amazing healing power, it works on rashes, scars, burns, etc. Honey contains natural hydrogen peroxide which prevents bacteria. Honey can also draw out impurities from blocked pores and prevent acne. Honey does a whole lot of good when consumed internally also, it can be replaced with refined sugar and that will cut down your calorie intake. So, without me pointing out each of its benefits, I can vouch for the fact that you absolutely know how wonderful honey is for skin. Now, let’s see some of the best face packs with honey as the main ingredient and these face packs cover the entire spectrum of skin types. So, check these out:
2 Honey and Almond Face Pack
Ingredients Needed:
- 2 tablespoons almond paste (freshly made).
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method: This is a good face pack for dry and normal skin types. Almond nourishes the skin and honey hydrates and moisturizes skin. Mix the almond paste with honey and apply it on face and neck. Rinse it off after 20 minutes to see glowing and soft skin.
2. Honey and Lemon Face Pack
Ingredients Needed:
- One tablespoon honey.
- One tablespoon lemon juice.
Method: Probably, the easiest of face packs, its easy to prepare. Just add in both the ingredients and apply all over face and neck, rinse it off after 20 minutes and get smooth skin.
3. Avocado and Honey Face Pack:
Ingredients Needed:
- 2 tablespoons ripe avocado.
- 1 tablespoon honey.
Method: This is an excellent face pack for dry skin. Mix honey into the avocado paste and apply it on to the face and neck, leave for 20 minutes. This mask is an effective anti-ageing face pack.
- A few baby carrots.
- 1 tablespoon oats.
- 1 tablespoon honey.
Method: Boil or steam the carrots as per choice. Add in the oats and honey. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water.
5. Cinnamon and Honey Face Pack For Pimples:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder (freshly ground).
Method: Add in the honey to the cinnamon powder and use it as a spot treatment on acne and acne scars. Leave it overnight and rinse it off in the morning. It reduces the size of pimples and aids in acne scar healing.
Ingredients:
- Fresh curd + milk (4 tablespoons each).
- Oats 2 tablespoons.
- Honey 2 tablespoons.
Method: Roll honey in oats. Mix in the milk and curd into the honey and oat mixture. Apply it on the face for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. This is a great face pack for dry skin.
Ingredients Needed:
- 3 strawberries.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Half a squeeze of lemon.
Method:
Wash the strawberries and mash them in a bowl. Add in a tablespoon of of honey and squeeze in half of a lemon. Apply this pack on the face for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse off. This mask adds a glow to the skin.
Ingredients Needed:
- Dark chocolate – 1 tablespoon.
- Rice powder – 1 tablespoon.
- Honey – 2 tablespoon.
Method:
Take the dark chocolate powder, rice flour and honey and mix them together. Add a little water to get a lighter consistency. Apply it to the face and neck, rinse off after 15 minutes. This face pack relaxes, makes the skin fresh and bright.
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