Honey contains a hefty serving of antioxidants for soft vibrant skin. Polyphenols in honey destroy free radicals that cause oxidative stress in skin thereby slowing down the aging process.
This face mask composes of honey, cinnamon, lemon and nutmeg. Let's examine these ingredients a little bit.
Cinnamon
Contains potent and anti inflammatory skin lightening properties.
It helps fade acne scars and reduces redness and swelling on the face.
Nutmeg
contains anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce redness and swelling.
Lemon
Loaded with vitamin C
Known for skin lightening
Reduces dark spots and acne.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg.
Procedure
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and with clean fingers, apply a thick layer on the face and leave for 20-30 minutes. This is to ensure the components of the mask penetrate deep into the skin.
when time's up, rinse with hot water and pat dry with clean towel. You are surely gonna notice a difference.
Tips
- Be sure to use 1/2 teaspoon of lemon to prevent an excess of that sting and dryness from the lemon.
- Don't rub or massage the face while rinsing off because there is a tendency to exfoliate the skin a bit more which may leave the skin extra dry,this stimulates unnecessary oil production.
- This mask is a bit sticky and can be a pain to get off so use warm water to rinse off while you scrub gently then use cold water soon as it starts coming off.
