Homemade honey masks for any skin type

The unique process involved in obtaining honey makes it particularly beneficial for cosmetic uses, and a homemade mask with this ingredient can help you with acne, heal scars, and even out skin tone.Raw honey is packed with skin-friendly properties and works especially well for people with acne or conditions like eczema or psoriasis. It also helps balance skin bacteria, and if you can get Manuka honey, this product has proven to be significantly more effective in healing wounds, so much so that doctors now use it in clinical settings. What makes honey such a great mask is that it accelerates the healing processes of skin cells. For instance, if you have blemishes or an eczema flare-up, unpasteurized honey could speed up healing and reduce inflammation. Raw honey is also a natural exfoliant, which means applying it to your face removes dry and dull skin, allowing new skin cells to emerge underneath.How to use honey as a homemade maskYou can use it to wash your face, make a scrub, or create a weekly honey mask. Honey is a great addition to any skincare routine, regardless of your skin type.Here are some effective masks with honey that you can make at home, perfect for trying out over a weekend. Remember to apply them on clean skin, and as an extra winning tip, place a warm, damp cloth over your face to open the pores before the mask. After rinsing, wash your face with cold water or use a toner to close the pores. Honey mask for oily skinClay masks with honey are incredible for oily skin. Honey helps remove excess oil, while clay is highly absorbent and gently exfoliates.Bentonite and Moroccan red clay are two of the best clay options for balancing natural oils, and both have antibacterial properties to treat acne-prone skin. To make this mask, you will need:1 teaspoon of honey1 teaspoon of bentonite clay or Moroccan red clay1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegarMix the clay with the honey and apple cider vinegar in a small non-reactive bowl (i.e., not metal). Gently apply it to your face and neck, let it sit for 15 minutes, and rinse the mask first with warm water and then with cold water.Honey mask for dry skinHoney and avocado are the perfect combination of moisturizing ingredients for dry skin, while ground almonds gently exfoliate and their healthy fats leave the skin feeling super soft. For this homemade mask, you will need:2 tablespoons of honey (or 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of oil like jojoba or sweet almond)1/4 avocado, mashed2 tablespoons of finely ground almondsMix the honey and avocado in a small bowl, then add the ground almonds. Spread the mixture over your face and neck, let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water.Honey facial mask for sensitive skin (or for inflammation)Green tea or matcha and honey are two ingredients that work anti-inflammatory magic for redness and skin inflammation. This relaxing combination is gentle enough for sensitive skin, but you can do a patch test on a small piece of skin to be sure. Both ingredients are powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals and repair damaged skin. For this mask, you will need:1 teaspoon of green tea or matcha powder (you can open a green tea bag and use the leaves)1 tablespoon of honey1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil or jojobaCombine the matcha or green tea powder, honey, and oil in a small bowl and mix well. Apply it to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes before washing off with warm water.