DIY Anti-Acne Honey and Cinnamon face Mask

Patch test first: before you apply any mask on your face, try it on a small piece of skin first. Let it sit following the instructions and rinse off. This way you can check if you’re sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients in this face mask.

How to make the Mask

      Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of honey in a small bowl until the cinnamon blends thoroughly into the honey. Apply the mixture to your face using your hands until you get an even coverage for your face. Leave the mask on your face for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

      Cinnamon can irritate the skin if your skin is sensitive or if you use it too often, so don’t repeat this process more than twice a week. Rinse immediately if irritation occurs and stop using this face mask.

The Benefits of a Honey Cinnamon Face Mask

1. Fights Fine Lines

      Cinnamon is a fantastic anti-fine line agent. It contains compounds which promote circulation and bring more blood toward your skin, nourishing and plumping it. By doing so, the fine lines will start to fade away. For more on anti-aging check out these great smoothie recipes to keep your skin looking young.

2. Anti-Acne

      Both honey and cinnamon are antibacterial, managing to combat the bacteria that causes acne bursts. Honey is particularly effective against the swollen, red pimples since its properties are greater. Moreover, cinnamon perfectly completes the picture curtsy of its excellent treatment of acne scars.

3. Exfoliation

      Honey contains glycolic acid and several other types of organic acids with unique properties. They ‘eat away’ at dead cells, promoting exfoliation without your usual scrubbing process. This way, you will rejuvenate your skin in a rub-free manner.

4. Moisturizing

      Honey is also really moisturizing. It acts by absorbing water from the environment and locking it underneath your skin. This is why you often see honey as a primary ingredient in various dry skin treatments.