How to Make a Honey and Sugar Mask

Pure, unprocessed honey is good to use in facial masks.

A honey and sugar mask can instantly improve the appearance of your skin. The sugar in the mask exfoliates your skin and removes dead skin cells that dull your appearance. Honey contains vitamins and minerals and is a natural humectant -- meaning it attracts moisture to your skin. Instead of paying for expensive facials or purchasing commercial facial masks, make your own at home.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• 1 tablespoon white or brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
• Spoon
• Washcloth
• Towel

Instructions

1. Place 1 tablespoon sugar in a small mixing bowl. Use white or brown sugar.

2. Add 2 tablespoons honey to the sugar. Add more honey if you desire a thinner consistency, which allows you to spread the mask on your face more easily and makes for a less harsher scrub. To thin the consistency you can also add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon.

3. Take a warm shower to open up your facial pores. As an alternative, wet a washcloth with warm water and cover your face with it for two minutes.

4. Apply the mask to your clean face with your finger tips. Make slow, circular massaging motions over your face for one minute. Avoid your mouth and eyes. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes while you relax.

5. Rinse your face with lukewarm water to get rid of the mask. Make your last rinse a cold water rinse to close up your facial pores. Pat your face dry with a clean towel.

References

• Amazing Green Tea: Honey Skin Care Benefits
• Hip Girlie: Honey... Make Me Beautiful
• Natural Home Remedies For Life: Natural Skin Care Recipes