What can you do with honey for your skin?

Question

I have a lot of honey. Isn't there something where you can mix honey and something else so that it is really good for your skin?

Answer 1

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Honey reduces inflammation!! That's about all it can do for your skin, there are no other benefits.

After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.

Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 2

Apple Zinger Facial Mask (Oily and Acne Prone Skin)

Take 1 medium size apple, grated fine, 5 tbs. honey. Mix the grated apple and honey well. Smooth over skin and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

Honey Mask (Oily/Blemished Skin)

Massage a small amount of slightly heated honey onto skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to wash off all the honey with lukewarm water or the honey left will clog your pores, resulting in more acne. Wheat germ may be added for its abrasive action, protein and nutrients.

Honey Yogurt Exfoliating Facial Scrub

Mix 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar with ½ teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt. Smooth the mixture over your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off using lukewarm water.

Answer 3

A lot of things, I would suggest getting a cosmetic recipe book, here a recipe I found

Lip Repair

Ingredients

bullet 3 teaspoons grated beeswax

bullet 3 teaspoons avocado oil

bullet 1 teaspoon glycerin

bullet 1/8 teaspoon lecithin

bullet 1/2 teaspoon honey

bullet contents of two vitamin E capsules

bullet 4 drops tea tree essential oil

bullet 5 drops grapefruit essential oil

Instructions

    Melt beeswax in avocado oil-use a double boiler. Remove from heat and add vitamin E and lecithin. Combine honey and glycerine and then add to mixture. Finally, add essential oils. This will start setting right away so have a glass jar ready.

As you use up any commercial cosmetics, make sure to save the containers. A nice wide mouthed cosmetic cream jar would be great for this recipe. Use it each night before bed to prevent chapped lips.  

Answer 4

Honey is good for your skin even just by itself. It has natural bacteria in it that work as an antiseptic. It helps to soften your skin and put the natural moisture back into your skin.

You can add granulated white sugar to it for an exfoliant/body scrub. It works excellent, but if you have sensitive skin especially on your face then once a week use is all you need, maybe even once every two weeks. All you need is one teaspoon on both honey and sugar, apply to a wet face (or body) and massage in for about 30-60 seconds. Rinse off with warm water and follow with a gentle cleanser if you'd like. (Dove white beauty bar works good)

Answer 5

Yes, unlike the ansewer before me,

  you can smash up bannas and mix it with honey for a mask, just put it on and in about 15 mins wash it off and it will help your skin.  eating honey also helps with allergys and can help you sleep