Beauty Tip # 54: Almond Rose Honey Face Mask

This Almond Rose Honey Face Mask not only smells and feels great, it has a great many benefits for dry skin particular. It is suitable for all skin types however those with dry skin will appreciate its efficacy much faster. IT is a creamy, healing and soothing mask that moisturizes and nourishes the skin, while removing toxins and cleansing pores.

The Ingredients

This Almond Rose Honey Face Mask has the following Ingredients:

Almonds
Honey
Rose Water

Why Honey?

The Honey has properties which help to purify the skin:

Honey cleans out impurities from skin pores.
Honey is naturally antiseptic; it has healing and soothing properties.
Honey is a humectant so it moisturises, prevents wrinkles and soothes and heals dry patches.
Honey helps in reducing acne scarring.
It also has brightening properties.

Why Rose Water?

Rose Water and is widely known as being wonderful for the skin:

Rose water has properties which help maintain the skin’s pH balance and the production of excess oil.
It is Anti-inflammatory and reduces redness, acne, dermatitis and eczema.
Rose water acts as a wonderful cleanser which unclogs pores and removes dirt and oitl collected in them.
This ingredient moisturizes, hydrates and revitalizes the skin.
It has antibacterial properties that help reduce acne scars and close small wounds.
Rose water is an antioxidant that strengthens the skin cells and regenerates tissues.
Rose water is used by aroma-therapists to reduce anxiety and can help relieve stress.
It also helps keep you looking younger by reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Why Almonds?

Almonds have the following skin benefits:

They nourish your skin and hydrate it. As a result, you will get a soft, supple and smooth skin.
Repair the damaged skin tissues internally and accelerate the formation of new cells.
Enhance the tone and texture of your skin.
Vitamin E and other antioxidants present in these nuts eliminate the harmful free radicals from your body.
Slow down aging and leave your skin looking youthful, wrinkle-free, supple and healthy
Soothe irritation and inflammation.

The Method

How to make the Almond Rose Honey Face Mask?

Ingredients

5 large Almonds

½ cup and 2 tbsp. Rose Water

1 tsp. Honey

Method to make Almond Rose Honey Face Mask

Soak the almonds in the half cup of rose water, overnight.
Drain and peel the almonds.
Grind the almonds to a paste using a spice grinder or a blender. (For blender you will need to add both the honey and the 2 tbsps. of rose water.)
Add the remaining ingredients and form a creamy paste.

How to Use?

Use a thick layer of the Almond Rose Honey Face Mask on your face. Leave on for at least 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, splash a little bit of cold water after to close your pores completely. Apply your favorite moisturizer while the skin is still slightly damp. Use the mask twice a week for maximum effectiveness. Store in a sterilized glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.