5 Ways To Use Honey In Face Pack For Great Skin

Taking care of your skin during quarantine may sound like a rather easy job. It is true that our skin is spared the exposure to harmful pollution and the unforgiving sun; however, these aren’t the only factors which have a bad effect on our skin. As ridiculous as it may sound, staying at home full-time actually leaves women busier than any regular work day. Between work from home, household chores and taking care of the family, there is practically no time left for women to pamper their skin with an elaborate spa-kind-of-treatment.

Not only this, even if you are able to squeeze in 5-10 minutes for a quick daily care routine, you may not necessarily have the formula to make it work effectively for you.If you are able to totally relate with the abovementioned scenario, you need quick-fix solutions which are not only effective but are feasible and also need lesser time frame for preparation, application and cleansing. Here are 5 honey-based face packs which can be made in a matter of minutes using ingredients available in the pantry and have been hand-picked to effectively work on specific skin problems...

Honey and Banana pack for Glowing Skin

This face pack is probably the quickest to prepare, apply and enjoy! For preparation, half a ripe and thoroughly mashed banana needs to be mixed well with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply it evenly on your face and leave it on for 10 minutes. You can wash it off with warm water.

Applying this pack every 4-5 days helps reduce the blemishes enhances the suppleness and glow of the skin. The ripe banana makes skin softer,restores moisture and repairs dry skin which makes the skin more resilient and gives it a natural glow.

Honey and Papaya pack for Skin Brightening

For this skin brightening face pack, you can mix ¼ cup of mashed ripe papaya and 1 tablespoon of honey. Leave it on for 10-12 minutes and wash off with warm water.

Using this pack once a week is recommended for regular exfoliation and removal of all impurities which make the skin dull. Honey hydrates the skin. The pack works great for brightening up the complexion.

Honey and Raw Milk pack to Hydrate Dry Skin

Dry and flaky skin needs deep nourishment. Honey and raw milk face pack wonderfully to hydrate dry skin. For this pack you can mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons of raw milk. Mix thoroughly and apply on the face using a cotton ball. You can leave it on to dry and rinse it off with water.

The moisturizing and nourishing fatty acids present in milk and honey penetrate into the skin giving it deep hydration. Using this face pack regularly 2-3 times a week helps get rid of the dryness and flakiness.

Honey and Egg or Honey and Onion Juice pack for Aging Skin

Given the stress that our skin goes through, fine lines, wrinkles and age-spots are not a surprising skin problem. To get rid of the signs of aging, you can mix 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply it to your face. Let it dry naturally and rinse it off with lukewarm water. Egg white contains enzymes which help get rid of blemishes and wrinkles, and helps tighten the skin.

If you are not comfortable using egg white, you can whip up this face pack using juice of half an onion and 1 tablespoon of honey. Onions have vitamin C and anti-inflammatory compounds likequercetin andisothiocyanates which keep your skin looking young. For best results, this pack can be applied every 4-5 days.

Honey, Milk and Cucumber pack for Skin Rejuvenation

You need 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of chilled milk and 1 tablespoon of grated cucumber for this face pack. Mix the ingredients together into a smooth paste and apply evenly on your face. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. While the milk can work as an exfoliant, the cucumber soothes acne, if any, and honey moisturizes the skin. The pack is recommended to be applied twice a week and helps rejuvenate the skin as well as diminish open pores.