Natural honey has long been used in medicine and cosmetology. This product is rich in valuable substances and vitamins that can improve the body, preserve the beauty and youth of the skin. In this article, we will look at how to make a honey massage of a face, what effect it produces and what results should be expected from this procedure.
Benefits of honey massage
The honey contains:
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- iodine;
- amino acids;
- vitamins of group B;
- antioxidants.
Thus, honey facial massage has the following effects:
- nourishes the skin with nutrients;
- removes toxins;
- improves blood circulation;
- produces antiseptic and bactericidal effect;
- heals minor skin lesions;
- Cleans epidermis from dead cells;
- improves skin tone;
- makes skin integuments elastic and elastic;
- produces a lifting effect.
With the help of honey massage it is easy to get a healthy complexion, a light blush and a smooth skin relief. The procedure is able to relieve pigment spots and irregularities, helps to cope with closed and open comedones, prevent the appearance of acne.
How to make honey skin massage?
The technique of performing honey massage is simple and does not require special training. The procedure does not cause painful sensations on the skin and does not cause discomfort, since at the base of all one movement is a soft pressure on the pads of the fingers. Therefore, it is best to perform honey massage at home, in a cozy environment and a relaxed state.
How to make honey massage:
- thoroughly cleanse the skin of cosmetics and dust;
- apply natural liquid honey on the skin, preferably without lumps and solid particles, with a thin layer;
- leave the product on the skin for 10 minutes;
- After a specified time, a part of the honey will be absorbed, the remaining areas will be used for massage;
- clean fingertips need to slowly and gently press on the skin covered with honey, and also gently remove them;
- similar actions should be carried out on the entire surface of the skin of the face for 15 minutes;
- The remaining honey should be washed off with warm water.
This procedure will help deep purify the pores, remove toxic substances and remove dead cells of the epidermis. In addition, honey facial massage will saturate the skin with oxygen, restore the acid-base balance and improve local immunity. Regular execution of the procedure 2 times a week in a month will produce an effect in the form of increasing the elasticity and elasticity of the skin, smoothing wrinkles and improving skin color. Strengthen the effect of massage can be using natural essential and vegetable oils, chosen for the type of skin.
Indications for a honey massage
The procedure is best for these types of skin:
- Withering with shallow wrinkles.
- Problematic, prone to rashes.
- Oily.
- Combined.
- Dull.
For dry skin, you can also massage with honey, but it is desirable to dilute it with cream or vegetable oil, so as not to cause irritation. With sensitive facial skin, honey massage should be avoided, because it can provoke allergic reactions and peeling.
Contraindications to honey massage
To abstain from this cosmetic procedure is necessary in the following cases:
- diseases of the endocrine system, disorders of the thyroid gland;
- bronchial asthma;
- bleeding disorders;
- acute inflammatory processes on the skin;
- dermatitis;
- furunculosis;
- an allergy to honey and bee products.