A Manuka honey face mask has many benefits. Manuka Honey contains healing properties that are ideal for the skin. Using a Manuka honey face mask for dry skin is very beneficial because honey has the ability to attract moisture and retain it. Therefore applying a Manuka honey facial mask will benefit dry skin like nothing else.
It is also a known fact that Manuka honey aids in the healing process of wounds, burns and infections. It will also help to soften rough skin and make it smooth and supple, thereby preventing the onset of wrinkles and fine lines. Manuka Honey is packed with vitamins and antioxidants which help to protect the skin against free radicals.
Other benefits of a Manuka Honey facial mask are as follows:
- Prevents discoloration of the skin and promotes even coloring;
- Helps to renew skin cells, leaving skin looking visibly younger and radiant;
- Helps to nourish and rejuvenate skin;
- Heals and prevents fungal and bacterial infections;
- Heals and prevents acne and other blemishes;
- Treats eczema and psoriasis;
- Moisturizes the skin;
- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Manuka Honey Face Mask Recipes
For Firming the Face
Ingredients:
- Manuka Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Egg White (1 egg)
- Glycerin (1 teaspoon)
- Flour (¼ cup)
Directions: Mix the honey, glycerin and egg white to make a solution. Then add flour and mix well, creating a paste. Apply evenly to the face and neck. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
As a Facial
Ingredients:
- Manuka Honey (1 cup)
- Oatmeal (Uncooked, 1 cup)
- Olive Oil (¼ teaspoon)
- Avocado (½ cup)
Directions: Mix the honey, olive oil, oatmeal and avocado in a bowl. Apply to evenly the face and neck. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
As a Moisturizing Pack
Ingredients:
- Manuka Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Whole Milk (2 teaspoons)
Directions: Mix the honey and milk into a smooth consistency. Apply evenly to the face and neck. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
For Fighting Acne
Ingredients:
- Manuka Honey (2-3 tablespoons)
- Cinnamon Powder (3-4 tablespoons)
Directions: Mix the honey and cinnamon powder into a smooth consistency. Apply directly on affected areas or the entire face before sleeping. Leave on for the entire night and wash it with warm water the morning after.
As a Nourishing Mask
Ingredients:
- Manuka Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Aloe Vera Juice (1 tablespoon)
- Kelp Powder (1 tablespoon)
Directions: Mix the honey, aloe and kelp powder to the desired consistency. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes before use. Apply a thick layer onto the face and neck. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Wait for 30 minutes then rinse off with cold water. Make sure that you do not use soap to wash your face.
It is important to use raw, unprocessed Manuka Honey as ordinary honey is heated and pasteurized during the packing process. This destroys the enzymes and natural healing properties that are present in honey. Additionally, Manuka Honey contains far more healing properties than any other type of honey. It is recommended that you use Manuka Honey with a UMF rating between 10 and 16. Less than 10 is not potent enough and more than 16 is too potent.
