We all want smooth, soft skin, for which many are willing to try many creams and preparations. Fortunately, there is an easier, natural solution: face masks that you can make from lemons and honey. We asked why these foods are so beneficial and how to start making masks that will restore your skin's health and help you get rid of acne, hyperpigmentation and dullness.
If you want healthy and smooth skin, we recommend that you proceed with extrusion lemon juice. It contains citric acid, which inhibits excess production sebum– substances that can cause formation acne. It also contains lemon alpha hydroxy acid, which accelerates the formation of new skin cells, which will help your skin restore faster. The third very important ingredient found in lemon is ascorbic acid. This acid is considered one of the best antioxidants, with which you can defeat hyperpigmentation and delete scars, which remained behind the pimples.
What honey? It is considered natural moisturizer, which has a huge antimicrobial properties, so it can soothe different inflammation and your skin clean up. The use of honey is most recommended if your skin dry and sensitive.
Following 3 face masks, where the main ingredients are honey and lemon.
1. Mask against acne
This mask is best suited for those who want to get rid of the nasty ones acne. For it you will need juice of half a lemon and 1 tablespoon of natural honey. First, the ingredients with each other mix, then blend with a clean brush or fingers apply thickly on a freshly washed face. Let the mask work for approx 20 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water.
2. Mask against hyperpigmentation
Expression hyperpigmentation we use when we speak dark spots or freckles, which cause uneven skin tone. The easiest way to get rid of it is with a face mask, which you will need 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of natural honey, 1 tablespoon plain yogurt and half a teaspoon of turmeric. Ingredients first in a bowl mix, then apply the mixture to your face and wait 10-15 minutes. Then wash off the mask with warm water.
3. Mask against inflammation and redness of the skin
Inflammation and redness of the skin are something that many people experience. That's when it's best to try to calm your skin down the natural way - chemicals can make the inflammation even worse.
For a mask against inflammation and redness, you will need half a teaspoon of lemon juice, 2 spoons of natural honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Combine all the ingredients into a mixture that you apply to your face. Wait 15 minutes, then wash off the mask with warm water.