The best face mask for acne can't be purchased at a pricey department store. In fact, it only contains one ingredient and it's probably already in your pantry! It's one of my personal favorites: the raw honey face mask.
Raw honey has been prized for its healing properties since ancient times--it was even used like a modern-day antibiotic ointment on burns and scrapes. The raw honey mask for acne is an excellent alternative to conventional acne treatments that often do little more than make your skin dry and scaly. Raw honey, on the other hand, softens the skin and gives it a natural glow. Over time, honey's natural antibacterial properties can help prevent breakouts, but you will notice a difference in the suppleness of your skin right away!
Instructions for a Raw Honey Face Mask
One of the reasons I think honey makes the best face mask for acne is that it's so simple:
Tip: Don't be tempted to use too much honey. About one teaspoon is plenty. Any more than that and you'll be dripping honey all over the place! I had a problem with dripping at first, but once I cut back on the amount of honey I used, the problem resolved itself. Not to mention that it's a little more economical that way, too!
- Use about one teaspoon of high quality raw honey.
- Gently spread it over the entire face.
- Leave the honey face mask on for about 15-60 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm or cool water and pat face dry.
Question: What honey is best for a honey face mask?
Answer: Any honey will do, but I highly recommend using raw, unfiltered honey for your face mask because it retains more of the potent healing properties. I can even tell the difference between raw honey brands I use for my honey mask. A high quality local raw honey made my skin glow in a way I didn't notice with the other raw honey I tried. You can find a great source of high quality raw honey here on my Resources page.
Have you tried the raw honey mask for acne? What did you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This post is part of Real Food Wednesday and Fight Back Friday.
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