How to Make a Cinnamon Face Mask

Cinnamon is beneficial not only in baked goods, but skin care as well.

Aside from the pleasing smell and delightful taste, cinnamon has an added beneficial use that some may not be aware of. Cinnamon has been said to help everything from itching to acne. Cinnamon acts as a mild astringent, making it a useful aide in natural skin remedies, easing everything from itching to inflammation without expensive chemical laden creams and ointments. Creating a skin mask with cinnamon is a simple, cost-effective way to care for skin naturally.

Things You'll Need

• Raw honey
• Fresh-ground cinnamon
• Clean, damp cloth

Instructions

1. Mix equal parts raw honey with fresh ground cinnamon. Stir it together to create a thick paste.

2. Scoop up the paste with your hands and hold onto it to allow your body heat to warm it, making it more pliable and easier to manipulate and apply.

3. Apply the paste to your face with your hands, making sure to cover your skin and keep it out of your eyes and nose.

4. Allow the mask to remain on your face for 15 to 20 minutes at a minimum. You can leave the paste on your face overnight, but this may prove to be messy and require some cleanup in the morning.

5. Wipe away the mask from your face with a clean cloth dampened with warm water.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the mask daily to help clear up acne for at least two weeks to see significant improvement.

References

• Organic Facts: Honey Mask for Acne
• Healthy Skin Care: Benefits Of Cinnamon
• Green Herbal Remedies: Uses Of Cinnamon