Cinnamon and Honey

½ teaspoon cinnamon powder

1 tablespoon honey

Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste and apply on cleansed face and neck. Keep it for 5 to 7 minutes and wash it off. Repeat it 2 times a week.

The combination of Honey and Cinnamon is perfect for getting rid of acne and acne scars. Cinnamon is good for oily skin as it regulates the oil production on the face. It cleanses skin pores and exfoliates the dead skin cells. It has antiseptic property to heal wounds.

In a review, looked at 70 articles about cinnamon and found that cinnamon has antimicrobial properties as well as wound-healing properties. The researchers also suggested that cinnamon may have anti-aging properties in the skin. (Source)

The enzymes in raw honey clarify, hydrate and nourish skin and keep pores clear and clean. Plus, the antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of honey prevent bacterial buildup that can lead to skin imbalances and breakouts. Honey is said to lighten skin, and its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds help to decrease the appearances of scars and increase healing and tissue regeneration. The hydrating properties of honey help revive skin cells, while regular, gentle massaging will increase circulation to aid skin recovery and cell turnover. The enzymes in raw honey clarify, hydrate and nourish skin and keep pores clear and clean. Plus, the antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of honey prevent bacterial buildup that can lead to skin imbalances and breakouts. Honey is said to lighten skin, and its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds help to decrease the appearances of scars and increase healing and tissue regeneration. The hydrating properties of honey help revive skin cells, while regular, gentle massaging will increase circulation to aid skin recovery and cell turnover.

Note: If you have sensitive skin, add a bit more honey to make the mixture paste-y. This is a mask and not to be used to exfoliate your skin. It’ll hurt if you try!

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