Honey Mask

regular store bought honey is usually nothing but sugar or corn syrup and is NOT good for your skin or your body. What you need is either raw, organic, local honey, or better yet, imported organic Manuka Honey, which has proven antibacterial properties. Take my advice, I have worked on farms, i have been going to holistic doctors and using herbs to heal for years. when you do use the right kind of honey, it can definitely help with scarring. its not a miracle cure, but more of a supplimental thing, along with whatever else you're doing. It is a good option for light cleansing or a mask, as it doesn't strip natural oils and isnt full of chemicals. I used Manuka Honey as a mask and it wasn't a cure but it was a nice gentle helpful treatment and made my skin incredibly smooth.

My skin is super sensitive & acne prone. I had a clear skin after a long time but had scars. And, in order to reduce the acne scars, I consulted the dermatologist. Much to my vain, after around 4 months of treatment, I started having big breakouts on my no-acne skin. I stopped all the treatment & stuck with honey mask. I sincerely applied honey for around 2 hours every day without a miss. I dint see any improvement on the acne or the scars, but, I dint see any new breakout either. Honey, doesn't harm my skin. It makes it more smooth & shiny for sure. But, I am really not sure whether it reduces the acne growth / fades the scars.

I know this is hailed as a miracle cure, and I have no doubt that it works for 95% of people--but do yourself a favor before you try this out and test it on your skin first before being an idiot like me and slathering it all over your face. This is just a warning, not a review against using the honey mask. Apparently I'm topically allergic to honey. Who knew? My forehead was always clear and smooth, but after two nightly uses of honey, I broke out there. Pimples were not a big deal to get rid of, it's the scars that are the worst for me (I have medium-gold skin tone). My face also became inflamed, red, and itchy immediately after smearing it on. I did buy raw local honey, too, so it's not as though it was processed crap. For those 5 percent of you who discover you're allergic, try some lemon juice applied topically. It reversed the allergic reaction quickly, and is fading my scars and shrinking my cysts.

I put on a honey mask (pure honey) for 15-30 mins every day for about 3 weeks (I put on BP twice a day). I have rosacea too, so I thought it would help with the redness/red marks...no real coloration improvement seen. Still broke out. However, my skin was softer. On a side note, I just started using AHA cream (about one week), and it is evening out my skin tone little by little and my skin just looks healthier. Haven't had a major breakout since...I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

I put together a mask using 1 tbs of raw organic honey, 1 tsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tsp of cinnamon. I mixed these ingredients together and put the product on my face for about 30 mins, every other night or so and have been doing it for a few weeks now. Since I have started, I have less break outs, and my skin has a more balanced tone. It is definitely worth a try. However, I suggest that you don't do it too much because it can irritate your face. In all, I would recommend you do it three times a week for 30 mins each time, then rinse well. It is great for dry skin.

I first tried this about a year ago because a friend recommended it. I immediately saw a difference in my skin tone. However, it didn't do much for my acne...

I have been using honey for a couple weeks, yet it did nothing for my acne. It did, however, brighten my skin and made my skin look smooth.

I haven't tried this yet, but i notice ALOT of reviews are complaining about the honey dripping when it warms up to body temperature. The simple fix is to put a piece of single ply, cheap toilet paper over after you apply the honey. I've done this with other homemade masks and it works great. Yes, you will look stupid, but you'll be able to DO things, instead of just lying still. I would say thing is best if you are just treating sections of your face (like the forehead or individual bumps), but you can do your whole face, too.

i was so amazed at the results of using a honey mask (1 tbsp honey with a tsp cinnamon) overnight. When i washed off the honey for the first time the next morning all my redness was reduced and most of my cystic bumps had also been reduced. my skin also felt softer and had a more even texture to it. i continued to use it for a week or so. However i stopped because it was very messy and upon trying again later it didn't have the same effects. it initially worked but didn't continue to work to completely relieve my acne.

ok, i used this for the first time last night after reaching breaking point with my acne. i left it on my skin for 45 mins. my skin felt very tight after i removed it. today i woke up & my spots were quite sore and a few more had grown over night. the only reason i can think of for this happening is that it cleared out my skin? i will keep trying it though