Here's how to use honey for oily skin as suggested by dermatologist Dr DM Mahajan at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.
1. Honey and oatmeal mask
Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup finely ground oats
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Method:
- Mix honey, oatmeal and warm water until smooth.
- Gently apply mask onto cleansed face, avoiding eye area.
- Massage face for a few minutes.
- Apply the mask for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse mask with warm water.
- Use a clean towel to dry your face.
- Apply moisturizer to your face to lock in moisture.
This mask helps soothe and exfoliate the skin.
2. Honey and lemon toner
Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method:
- Mix honey and lemon juice together.
- Use a cotton pad to gently apply the mixture to clean face, avoiding the eye area.
- Massage your face in circular motions for a few minutes.
- Wash your face with warm water.
- Gently pat face dry with a clean towel.
This mask helps balance pH and reduce oil.
3. Honey and cinnamon mask
Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
Method :
- Mix honey with cinnamon.
- Apply the mixture evenly on clean face, avoiding the eye area.
- Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with warm water.
- Gently pat face dry with a clean towel.
This mask helps reduce acne and inflammation.
4. Honey and yogurt mask
Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
Method:
- Mix honey with yogurt.
- Apply the mixture evenly on clean face, avoiding the eye area.
- Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with warm water.
- Gently pat face dry with a clean towel.
This mask helps cool and hydrate the skin.
