I don’t know about you, but I love face masks. They always leave my skin feeling so soft and smooth, but for a lasting effect you need to do them regularly. It’s also important to use only natural ingredients that are right for your skin type. There are many natural skin care tips that you can find on the internet. I enjoy searching the web every day to bring you those recipes so you can spend your time taking care of your skin rather then sitting in front of the computer.
Olive oil has been known for its many uses, not only culinary, but also in natural skin care as a moisturizer and cleanser. Another natural ingredient with many skin benefits is honey. It has antibacterial properties and it also helps attract and retain moisture. Read on to learn how to make a honey and olive oil face mask that you can use regularly.
Olive oil is an excellent moisturizer
Olive oil has been used for thousands of years in skin care as a moisturizer and cleanser. It is full of vitamin E and other antioxidants that slow the appearance of aging by fighting free radicals. Vitamin E has been shown to moisten skin and improve smoothness.
Olive oil is a popular oil for skin care and has many benefits. It is also a versatile oil for hair and body care. It has many uses: cleansing oil, mixing in body scrubs, bath oil, nail soak for softening cuticles, or as a hair oil.
This mask softens and hydrates skin while exfoliating. Olive oil is combined with the soothing, hydrating properties of oatmeal and honey. Honey is a humectant, meaning it attracts and retains moisture. I try to use the mask several times a month because I love the way my skin feels afterward. My skin is left feeling luxuriously smooth and fine wrinkles are less noticeable.
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Another great face mask especially for oily, acne prone skin, is using 1 tsp. of each: olive oil, honey and plain yogurt. Mix it all well and apply to your skin. Rinse off after about 20 minutes. For other natural skin care tips click on the Skin Care Category on the right.
