How and from what to make an effective facial scrub based on honey?
In facial skin care an important element is the deep cleansing of the pores of the face. The increasing popularity for this purpose in cosmetology is gaining honey-based scrubs.In this article we will consider the possibility of self-production of an effective facial scrub based on honey.
Features of the composition
Women appreciated the benefits of honey for cosmetic purposes centuries ago. Even Cleopatra used a scrub based on honey, hibiscus and lemon juice to care for her appearance. The question arises, what is so special about it?
First of all, honey is an ideal moisturizer for the skin of the face. Thanks to vitamins B1 and B6, this product can not only hold moisture in the upper layer of the skin for a long time, but also fill it. As a result, the face ceases to peel off and wear out.
Honey acts as an antioxidant due to vitamin B2. This allows you to create a natural protection for the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Vitamin B3 helps to maintain the level of fat balance in the skin, it is this substance that helps your skin stay smooth and silky.
Vitamin B6 and vitamins of group C, which are part of honey, will become real antibacterial and antiseptic agents, which, in turn, will help to cleanse the pores without disturbing the water-lipid balance of the skin. But this is not where their beneficial properties end; these substances will help get rid of the swelling of the face.
Zinc prevents the early formation of wrinkles, thereby rejuvenating the skin of the face.
The benefits and harm of the procedure
Often there are disputes and discussions about the benefits and dangers of honey peels. A clear answer does not exist, because each person has its own characteristics of the epidermis, indications and contraindications for use.
The main visible benefit of honey peeling for most women is the result obtained in the form of well-groomed, smooth and silky skin, while increasing its tone and elasticity. And as a nice bonus, such cosmetics as shadows, powder and other means, fall on the skin more evenly, while maintaining their presentation for a longer time.
But beyond that, the procedure can increase blood circulation and lymph flow. It helps to saturate the skin with oxygen, which slows down aging, removes age spots and relieves acne.
Honey peeling takes over part of the work of the kidneys, because this sweet procedure can remove unnecessary toxins and slags from the body at least partially.
Scrubbing can be used for injuries on the face, because honey helps to accelerate the regeneration of the upper layer of skin. This process promotes tissue healing at the intracellular level.
Honey peeling allows you to get rid of dry and dead cells of the epidermis, which helps to preserve youth and remove unnecessary swelling of the face.
But the most pleasant benefit, besides enjoying a pleasant aroma, is the removal of fatigue and irritation, and sometimes even depression and apathy.
Doing honey peeling face, do not forget about the possible harm to the skin of the face. Thus, during this procedure, the layer of the epidermis suffers first of all, which can lead to unnecessary activity of the basal cells, that is, to their rapid division and reduction of the duration of their vital activity. The active division of these cells of the face will increase the dryness and sensitivity of the skin, and this, as is well known, can lead to earlier aging.
Undoubtedly, such a peeling procedure of the face will bring the owners of allergies to honey. At best, you will have swelling of the face, at worst - a rash on the skin.
Doctors recommend refraining from honey peeling if you have any problems with the thyroid gland, genitals, bronchial, cancer and skin diseases.
Therefore, before the procedure, you should consult with your doctor and do not overdo it with the number of conducting, no more than 1-2 times a week.
Proper preparation
One of the main stages of honey scrubbing is the proper preparation of the face before the procedure, because this is the effectiveness of the process itself.
Since the peeling course is at least 10 procedures, the preparation for it should begin at least 2 weeks in advance. During this time, you should regularly use moisturizing and whitening products for the face. This will help speed up the synthesis of elastin and collagen, reduce the possibility of inflammatory reactions, reduce the effects of free radicals, remove irritation, moisturize the skin.
Remember, before choosing any pre-peeling cosmetic products, you should consult with your doctor or cosmetologist. Ideally, during this time it is necessary to conduct analyzes that will determine exactly what kind of honey peeling your skin needs.
Equally important is the use of sunscreen. Remember that the SPF SPF should be no less than 15. The rule here: the more the better.
2-3 days before the honey procedure is to cancel the adoption of all pre-peeling drugs and give the skin a little rest. In the same period it is not necessary to use products based on alcohol or antibiotics.
Immediately before the honey peeling itself, it is necessary to remove the makeup, wash the face with warm water with the help of means of washing, then steam the face a little. It is better not to wipe the face with a towel, but only get a little wet. Next, proceed to the procedure.
Recipes
There are many recipes to conduct honey peels at home. Most of them, in addition to the main component, include coffee and oatmeal, sometimes adding salt, soda, aspirin, olive oil and sour cream. Liquid honey is more suitable than candied, to create a peeling mixture (solid can severely damage the top layer of the skin of the face). Good for these purposes fit buckwheat, lime, acacia, may, mixed herbs, as long as it is natural.
Coffee and Honey Scrubs
They contain vitamins of groups A, B, D and E, as well as various micro- and macronutrients, for example, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Such cleansers tone the skin and create a rejuvenating effect.
- To give a fresh face suitable cosmetic mixture based on honey (1.5 tablespoons), natural ground coffee (1.5 tablespoons), fresh cow's milk (50 ml) and home-made sour cream with 15% fat (tablespoon). Mix all ingredients gently so that the coffee is evenly distributed. Massaging your face with this scrub is 10 minutes in the morning.
- To remove acne and rashes, you can help scrub with aspirin. Take 5 aspirin tablets, grind the medicine to a powder. Make natural coffee, then add aspirin to the coffee grounds. At the end, combine the mixture with a teaspoon of honey. Mix components until smooth. Apply to the face of the peeling mixture using circular movements, continue the cosmetic procedure for 10 minutes.
- For anti-aging effect stock up on a spoonful of organic coffee, a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of sour cream with a fat content of 15% and a chicken egg. First, beat the egg with a whisk, then gradually add the rest of the scrub. Treat skin for about 2-3 minutes.
- To create a nourishing cosmetic use freshly ground coffee, natural honey and sesame or linseed oil of the first extraction in the same proportions. Gently mix and scrub the skin for five minutes.
- If you have a desire to give your skin a tanned shade, take honey, coffee grounds, cream and freshly squeezed carrot juice. All components should be one teaspoon. After mixing the components of the peeling agent, apply it on your face and perform the skin cleansing procedure for several minutes.
Scrubs based on oatmeal and honey
Thanks to selenium, to help fight premature aging, zinc can resolve hormonal disruptions, and as for polysaccharides, they will make your face skin elastic and elastic. Honey peeling on the basis of oatmeal should be done 2-3 times a week.
- Honey in combination with oatmeal and soda will help you to get rid of acne. Such a scrub can also whiten your face and give it freshness and youth. For this result, take 50 grams of oatmeal, pre-grind in a blender, 0.5 teaspoon of soda, 1.5 teaspoons of honey and 50 ml of boiling water. To begin, mix oatmeal with honey, then dissolve soda in boiling water. Mix the ingredients of the cosmetic and insist 10 minutes. Again mix the mixture that came out, apply on your face, bypassing the zone T, scrub your skin for about 7-10 minutes.
- For removing irritation and redness You will need a chicken egg and a teaspoon of honey and oatmeal (if you wish, you can take oatmeal). Beat the egg with a whisk until frothy state, parallel to this process, heat the honey to 60 ° C, mix all the ingredients. Massage your face for about 3 minutes, then do not rinse the mixture off your face for another 3 minutes. After this time, gently wash the skin off the scrub.
- For antibacterial action and deep cleansing of the skin Take 75 grams of oatmeal, a teaspoon of honey and fresh aloe juice. Mix these ingredients so that a smooth gruel comes out. Next, dilute the resulting mass of boiled or filtered water (75 ml), add a few drops of tea tree oil. Peel about 10 minutes.
- Recipe for improving skin tone and elasticity. Boil oatmeal, preferably in milk. After it cools, take 2 tablespoons of porridge, a tablespoon of honey and sugar, mix thoroughly. Apply to face and clean the skin of the face for about 5 minutes. To enhance the effect, you can leave the peeling mixture for 15 minutes and then rinse.
- If your skin needs nutrition, use the following recipe. Take a teaspoon of salt (preferably sea), 1.5 tablespoons of honey and oatmeal boiled in milk, mix and bring to a uniform state. Then add the yolk (raw) to the mixture and mix again. Apply to face and peel for 10 minutes.
Nuances of use
To carry out the procedure and obtain a high-quality result, you should follow several rules. In order not to overdry the skin, refuse to visit the solarium and the sea, otherwise peeling can only aggravate the problem.
Cosmetologists recommend conducting a peeling course in early spring or late autumn, when there is no sun influence, and there is no influence of snow and wind yet.
Girls and women should have a cosmetic procedure in the first 7 days after the start of critical days to avoid hormonal imbalance.
Give up peeling for at least 2 weeks if you have undergone any X-ray exposure (including fluorography and radiography), taken alcohol in the last 2 weeks, or received long-term hormonal treatments
Compliance with these simple rules, the right choice of peeling blend and consultation with a beautician or your doctor will help you get excellent results, beautiful and healthy skin, good mood.
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