Home remedy — kitchen traditionHome remedySafety level: Gentle household or food-level use
Aloe Vera & Honey Mask
Fresh aloe gel blended with honey and smoothed over the face.
Also known as: Aloe honey face pack
Overview
Clear inner-leaf aloe gel is mixed with a teaspoon of honey, applied to clean skin, left for fifteen minutes and rinsed with cool water. Used when skin feels tight, dry or warm.
What it is traditionally used for
An occasional soothing mask for dry or warm-feeling facial skin.
Ingredients used
Who it may suit
- adults
- teens
Minimum age: 144 months.
Safety essentials
Use only the clear inner gel, rinsing away the yellow latex just beneath the skin. Patch test on the inner arm before the first facial use.
Who should avoid it
- Anyone allergic to aloe or bee products
- People with broken or infected facial skin
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: External use is generally customary in pregnancy.
Children: Not needed for young children; patch test for teens.
Stop and seek medical care if
- Itching, hives or swelling
- Burning that does not settle on rinsing
- Skin infection with pus or heat
Evidence note
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