Actress Kelly Kruger goes on the hunt for the face mask of all face masks: one that will lighten, tighten and brighten – and leaves the beauty counter empty handed. Yet, from her refrigerator, she concocts the perfect facial remedy. Feast your eyes – and your face – on this: a natural, homemade face mask that will soothe, smooth, heal and even out skin tone for under $7 dollars! And the genius of DIY beauty products is that they can be made with contents that you likely have in your kitchen.
Explains Kelly: “When I think of lemon and honey together, the first thing that comes to mind is a soothing tea for a sore throat. I never would have thought that these 2 ingredients would be the answer to all of my beauty prayers. I have really sensitive, acne-prone skin and I have spent thousands of dollars trying to find the right creams and serums to help with my problem. Until a really sweet lady at a Neiman Marcus counter (where I was yet again going to spend more money on stuff that probably wouldn’t work) gave me this amazing advice:
Honey is a natural antibacterial and anti-infammatory. It absorbs impurities from the pores and the skin. Ancient beauties used honey and milk on their skin regularly to keep their complexion looking young, radiant and smooth. You can use honey as a wash, toner or mask. And you can mix it with so many other ingredients depending on your needs (apples, pumpkin, papaya. yogurt). It’s quite versatile.
Lemon brightens and exfoliates. It’s great for acne prone skin, age and sun spots or uneven skin tone. It is also a natural source of vitamin C and rich in alpha hydroxy acids.
Here’s how to make the DIY Honey/ Lemon Mask:
Squeeze 1/2 a lemon (organic is always better) into a bowl, add 2 tbsp of honey (0rganic, raw, natural ). Mix it with a spoon until it’s a liquid consistency. Apply it all over a clean face avoiding eye area. *Also make sure that your hair is pulled back away from your face as the mask is rather sticky! Leave on for 15-20 min and rinse off. If you’re feeling really adventurous, try and sleep with it on.”
Let us know if you try it and how it works!
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January 26, 2012
This is a great DIY idea. I cannot wait to try the mask! Does it work with regular honey too?
March 16, 2012
What a lovely idea.
March 19, 2012
I will be trying this tonight! I can use some brightening
May 9, 2012
Trying this face mask now! Tastes GREAT
May 9, 2012
I absolutely love this I have used it twice now and my face is so soft
May 11, 2012
Absoultley amazing, i am aisan and i have been asked if i was white or halfcast 3 times!!! after only using the mask twice.! x
May 11, 2012
I am SO happy to hear that everyone loves this mask! Email info
beautybanter
com if you have a DIY we must try and I’ll post!
xx Sarah
May 23, 2012
I have dry skin and I’m pretty acne-prone too, (despite nearly being 26!)- Must run in the family as my dad still gets acne at his age!
Honey has always worked wonders for me, and I also used tea-tree and Sea Buckthorn – have you tried either of these things?
May 23, 2012
do you have a great DIY with either tea tree or sea buckthorn? I love tea tree as an astringent in summer…
xx
Sarah
May 25, 2012
How often should should this mask be used? I’m still in search of a natural DAILY face wash for acne and oily prone skin!
June 3, 2012
You should only apply this mask 2-3 times a week since it an make your skin dry or so if you use it everyday.
I use to use it 2 times a week for 3 week and the results were AMAZING.
June 12, 2012
i was using this formula since i was 16yrs old..my teacher recommended it..and it really works..it really makes my facial skin firms, smooth and radiant..nobody believes that i’m 30y.o now..that oldest guess is i am 23y.o..
June 14, 2012
I really wanna try this as my acne prone skin is giving me great annoyance ! I am also getting married after a few months so i want a nice natural and on going treatment for these acne and acne scars
Cheers
June 18, 2012
I have just been to buy lemons! I have a jar of honey at home, and will be using this mask tonight. I have tried this before, but did not persevere with it as it can be a little tiresome, waiting around for a sticky mask to work. My hair got caught in it. But, I am determined to start afresh, and keep to this routine for as long as I can. It is all natural, so I cannot see that it will be harmful.
June 20, 2012
Can I use the leftover mixture twice or thrice? Put it in the fridge and use it next time?
June 26, 2012
Think this is good enough to use as a mask for other parts of the body? I’ve had a breakout on my upper back and was thinking about trying this out.
June 30, 2012
Katrina, I’ve been using a daily Sea Salt and Peppermint oil scrub that works wonders on my oily, acne prone skin! Just mix up (I shake it) finely ground sea salt and a little bit of peppermint oil (when shaken, it should clump naturally. If it looks runny, add more salt) in an air tight container, store in your shower and use daily. If your skin starts to look dry, use a facial moisturizer for greasy skin like Oil of Olay (or Oil of Old Age as my mother calls it) to help out. Hope this helps!
July 5, 2012
Someone above asked about “regular” honey. Most storebought honey is pasteurized, and subjecting honey to high heat may reduce its antibacterial properties. There is varying information about whether the heat affects the enzymes – some sources say that the enzymes are heat-stable, while others say it will kill them. Raw honey – that is, unpasteurized – is best purchased directly from an apiary (beekeeper) and is often less expensive that way than purchased at a health food store.
July 8, 2012
Loved this, it was very messy & ruiny though.. but left my skin feeling AMAZING!
July 13, 2012
I love my tan skin, but I could use some softening/brightening. Could I use less lemon? What about lime?
July 30, 2012
Such a great & easy mask, tastes delicious, natural, and left my skin feeling so soft and shiny! How often would you recommend using this? Would it be okay to do it like every other day, for example?
July 31, 2012
I love this mask, and it’s very tasty (: , and to Cassidy DONT use lime, it can cause your face to get a rash.
This mask was a bit messy & very runny but overall it made my face feel great, and a few scars lightened up after only using it once!
August 1, 2012
Is it ok to save/ refrigerate any leftovers for a next time use?
August 2, 2012
this facial mask is really good! my first time trying this…and my face is glowing..no joke!
August 3, 2012
I tried this for the first time today. I was really nervous when I mixed it because it was runny, but after applying the mixture to my face, it dried in a few minutes. I let the mask sit for about 20 minutes, then rinsed. Now my skin feels great! Such a refreshing thing after a hot summer day
August 3, 2012
Christy,
So happy to hear it worked out! Keep the comments coming, ladies. Love to know the progress.
xo,
Sarah aka Beauty Banter
August 8, 2012
I think I’m the first male to leave a post and also the first to get it wrong
. It just ran down my face and didn’t dry. I don’t think I put too much lemon in it, did I use the wrong type of honey? ( It tasted lovely though)
August 13, 2012
I shall have to try this honey/lemon mask this weekend and see how my skin responds
August 15, 2012
I have very acne-prone and dry skin. Trying this now. Tastes awesome! It dropped on to my eyelids and is awfully sticky. Haha but I’m confident it will help.
August 18, 2012
Looooove this mask,does everything you expect it to do& the smell is so pleasant compared to facial washes in the stores& its nice being able to pronounce the chemicals Im putting on my face. Being multiracial-everything is mixed even down to my skin tone.Nice to have simple ingredients.
August 20, 2012
Can I use a lime also?
August 20, 2012
I’m 51yrs and yet still have acne on my face. its awful so I hope this will work. I have tried about everything in the market both store bouhgt and homemade. Im trying it right away.
August 21, 2012
You can get a lemon slice and put a couple drops of honey on it, then rub it on your face.
August 24, 2012
I love this! I tried it on last night and I skin is flawless!
Plus it is sooooo good to know that I am not putting bad chemicals on my skin!
August 24, 2012
This recipe works wonders on the face and I love it because it is purely organic. I advise you to try it.
August 25, 2012
I wouldn’t recommend saving it for later. Vitamin C is easily destroyed when exposed to light and air.
And its runny if you put on too much.
August 26, 2012
actually i have a dark color….i want to fair my skin…i daily apply dis mask but did not get good result…im very upset…how much time does it take to whiten da skin….because its been 2month i have using it but no result….it leaves my skin as it is and sumtimes it works but after dat it leaves my skin dak….plz tell me wat should i do?
August 26, 2012
plz plz plz plz sarah do reply me…
August 27, 2012
hi lisa,
if you did not get the results that you are looking for then I would recommend not applying anymore. It will not significantly change your skin tone color, it is just meant to even out hyper pigmentation and acne scaring.
hope this helps!
sarah
x
August 29, 2012
it’s really good, been using it for smtime, just want to know if it’s ok to use it everyday.
August 30, 2012
I already tried many types of DIY mask,that was good for me.could I ask you my faces problem is I have many pimple on my face.whatever how I already done the DIY mask,the problem couldn’t resolve.Can you give some advise to me about how to make a DIY mask for pimple problem?Please.
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September 2, 2012
I was wondering, what do you do with the leftovers? Can I put it away and use it the next day, or throw it away?
September 7, 2012
HELLO GUYS YOU CAN KEEP THE REMAINING IN THE FRIDGE. OR YOU CAN MAKE SOME AMOUNT N KEEP USING IT FOR 1 WEEK OR 2 WEEKS. BUT I THINK NOT MORE BECAUSE THE VITAMIN C IN THE LEMON WILL GET DESTROYED.
TRY ALSO ::
POMEGRANATE CRUSHED WITH THE SEEDS
ROSEMARY LEAVES (MADE INTO A TEA) OR ROSEMARY OIL ESSENCE TOGETHER. N APPLY DAILY
YOU CAN KEEP THIS TOO IN FRIDGE
ENJOY GUYS
September 9, 2012
its really a amazing mask… i used many skin brightning creams but nothing worked for me, but just after using it for a month my skin is back to it’s original skin tone.. and it has lighten acne scars too, they are much less visible now.. just loving it…
September 10, 2012
I have been using this since many years and always benefited from this…also add a pinch or two of pure organic haldi to it for even better results…it cures acne, dark spots, also tightens and brightens the skin, and better than many chemical products because there are no side effects and all these are available at a very economical price… I grow lemons and haldi in my garden and buy pure honey from the hill station.
September 16, 2012
How long can the diy mask last if kept in the fridge? 1 month or so?
September 23, 2012
its great.i use it every alternate day…it cleans up the pores and fades dark spots
September 23, 2012
hey try this guys…
mix lemon and fullers earth. add some rose water also. keep for 15 mins. it makes skin fair and soft. its really beneficial for oily skin….pls let me knw if u have any other queries..
September 23, 2012
hey Colin…don’t worry …u will get results after some continuous use…natural remedies are a bit slow but always helpful
September 24, 2012
I’ve been looking for a natural mask for my face to lighten sun spots and freckles. I have sensitive skin and have tried fade creams but I get a rash and have to discontinue them and just waste money. I’m going to buy organic honey and lemons tomorrow and try it because the reviews sound very promising.
September 26, 2012
This is sooooo good. i had some deep laugh lines and they seem much lighter after 3 days of using lemon + honey. my skin looks radiant too….
question is, can i use lemons that have already been sliced and stored in the fridge?
Also, can i use this mask everyday?
October 4, 2012
I’ve tried applying this on my face once a day, though it helps clear oily skin, I noticed even more outbreaks of pimples. Why is this so?
Does this have anything to do with me also putting diluted lemon juice on my face overnight?
October 11, 2012
i have an oily face n would like to know if this lemon n honey will help me,again am not a big fan of apply makeup…so can i use it
October 13, 2012
Does this work without the lemon. Lemon causes sun sensitivity and would prefer to omit the lemon
October 20, 2012
My skin has changed so much over the years due to changing skin produts and make-up! I started using the lemon & hoeny mask, it works for me. I’ve also rubbed the inside of a lemon peel on my dark spots and its slowly fading away.
October 29, 2012
This is real lemon & honey for dark spots I see a change with in few days. Pls try to use 100% organic honey
October 30, 2012
Second male! It can sting if you have any cuts or something, but the pain is worth it. Also, try rubbing a cut tomato on your face to toighten and foim skin. I’m 22 but I was once mistaken for 15…
November 2, 2012
My sister me and my mom all tried this and it works great!
November 12, 2012
I’ve already tried this mask. Unfortunately, I got rashes on my face and it feels really itchy. I don’t know if I used the wrong type of purchased honey. Is it normal to have this rash and itchy feeling after putting the mask? thank you
November 17, 2012
Hey um so i want to try this mask reallyyy badly but i couldnt find any 100% organic raw honey. instead i found genuine natural pure honey. is that ok?
November 18, 2012
First i’d like to thank you for the great recipe, secondly is there a way to prevent the honey from going into my eyes, it really hurts, and no matter what i do every time i put this recipe on my face it finds its way to my eyes ?
thank you very much
November 23, 2012
its not working
December 6, 2012
I am going to use the mask but how can I wash it off?
Should I use face wash or just wash it off by just water? Pls answer me pls pls pls pls pls pls
December 10, 2012
I have been trying lemon honey mask for 3 days, nothing improve yet :/
December 10, 2012
It’s also really important to wear sunscreen while using this because lemon will increase sensitivity to the sun I’m and if you are trying to keep dark marks away, sunscreen is very important.
December 16, 2012
Oh dear. I think I’m allergic to the honey. Boo.
December 18, 2012
Can you do this every day? Please answer my question.
December 31, 2012
I am trying this right now after reading the reviews. Feels great and tastes great too! I a 52 years old and have some age spots on chest, hands, forearms and face. I also still have problems with acne breakouts. I will keep you posted! Have it on all these areas and will go to my back if I see results! Will keep you posted.
January 4, 2013
Hi, I started using this three days ago and I’ve come out in with a rash all over my face that is itchy. I am using raw 100% honey and too my knowledge am not allergic to it.
Any advice?
January 6, 2013
At first, the mask felt too dry but putting a layer of honey over the mask on my face helped a lot!
January 9, 2013
hi Daniela, Lemons have lightening properties but they also make your skin more sensitive to the sun and can be really drying.so it is not recommended to use it ask daily mask, keep it 3 / less times a week will be alright
January 11, 2013
I just did this mask with regular honey and my face feels GREAT!!!!!
January 15, 2013
For the past two years i have suffered with horrible and painful acne . my aunt found this and told me to try it . I have only been using this mask for two weeks and my acne has virtually disappared. It leaves my skin soft and my face has not been oily like it used to be
. thankyou so muchthis really does work
January 17, 2013
Just started using this mask =0) About 3 years ago my skin was so bad, I had pimples everywhere and they left multiple scars on one side of my face. throughout the years the acne has lessoned and the scars have lightened but I still get acne (not even AS CLOSE to as bad as it used to be) and the scars are lighter, but still there. Since using this mask my skin pigmentation is so much better, the scars are almost gone and the acne barely exsists….and thats only after a month. THANK YOU! I love this mask,its a miracle….<3
January 20, 2013
Hello to all, how is the whole thing, I think every one
is getting more from this website, and your views are pleasant
for new users.
January 24, 2013
I use this except I also add a little bit of turmeric to the mix… just a few pinches. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and it also brightens the skin and helps with acne. You can’t leave turmeric on your skin for a long time though, I wouldn’t say more than 15-20 minutes because it will turn you a yellowish-orange color… which is ok if you want to look a little tan!
January 30, 2013
Howdy, so I’m 14 years old and I have EXTREMLEY oily skin, I can’t go 15-20 minutes without my makeup or skin getting caked and shiny. I read some of the comments and it said to put it on 2-3 times a week because it makes your skin dry, since my skin is a water park should I do it every 1-2 days ??? Please respond !!(:
Xoxoxoxoxo
February 2, 2013
i’m a guy, i have acne on my cheeks. and every time i shave, my skin irritates, should i try this treatment? because i read the comments that this is amazing,
February 4, 2013
Did a honey/cinnamon variation of this last night. Today my sister said I looked like a little girl… I’m 21. My skin was smoother and looked less dull. I still have my acne scars and a pimple or two, but you can’t expect a miracle overnight. I’m actually trying another round right now and seeing how it goes.
February 5, 2013
will this lighten darkness around the mouth area ?
about how many times should I use this a week 
?
February 6, 2013
I used the remainder in my tea as I waited to wash it off!
February 10, 2013
Is it supposed to BURN….or tingle?
February 10, 2013
I do this every Weekend! It works Wonders !!
Except I add sandalwood as an extra because it really helps take away acne and blemishes. I usually leave it on for about 20 – 30 minutes while multitasking with house work I wash it off with luke warm water first then with cold water.Then use Apple cider vinegar mixed with water as a toner and wash it off after 2 minutes. After apply light moisturiser or Turmeric Cream if you have some. This leaves your skin feeling soft and just nice.
Continually doing this has its benefits. Plus the honey mask smells amazing !!
February 10, 2013
Can people of color use this and is it good for men too?
February 12, 2013
I have extremely sensitive skin, yet this seems to be some kind of miracle worker. Although the mask does sting a bit while on my face, washing it off after 10 mins feels nice and clean. I would recommend this mask to anyone- it especially has been helping reduce redness on my skin. Thanks so much for the advice!
February 16, 2013
i am getting a liitle bit of breakouts when i started this. is it normal?
February 18, 2013
I used 2 use egg white for brightening and it works, now am going to try this, I feel like I could use it on stretch marks everyday. Hope it. Works
February 20, 2013
Did this tonight after waking up with a horrible breakout on my face! It stung around my nose where I have dry skin and where I had picked at the pimples (I just can’t help it!
) but has left my skin wonderfully bright and soft. I think it may sting for some people due to the lemon, try adding more honey and less lemon next time!
February 22, 2013
Hi I squeezed half a lemon and added loads if honey it’s not sticky it’s rather runny. What am I doing wrong?
February 26, 2013
How often can we do this? Everyday?
March 1, 2013
I suffered from acne for a decade. massive damage was done to face and self esteem.
I visited a dermo lately , he gave me a lotion. I think it worked, or at least stopped it for about 8 months now. few pimples show up here in there, but def not as frequent and intense as before.
now Im trying diff stuff to heal the skin and repair the damage. i’ve heard of this remedy before, but never tried it. After I made this mask, while wearing it, I wanted to go online to make sure I got it right. in fact, I read this article and it was exactly how I made it. I’ve been using lemon juice by itself. I saw some + results. i’m expecting this mask to work better.
Well, I’m optimistic about it after reading all the comments.
**
It’s all about the “interface” and the looks … looking good=>confidence=>respect from others, unless you’re around some really really good people who re non-jugmental.
btw, nothing heals acne. regular soap bar and warm water couple of times a day will reduce the damage.
just deal with it folks, it will f you up. XD
take it from a straight guy, with a decade of acne experience. (18-28)
March 3, 2013
I am 13 years old & I have very oily skin , I get break ours around my nose & near my eye brows , but after doing this twice a week I barley ever get them . This was defffinetly helpful . Thanks
March 6, 2013
Lisa, if you want to get rid of dark area, use african shea butter, use only on the dark until the dark spot becomes light. I am an esthetician and use natural product myself.
March 6, 2013
Hi… I just wanted to let you all know that use half a tsp of pure honey and put 3 drops of fresh lemon and mix it well and then apply. You will not get any honey dropping. I use this everyday and it works wonders for me,
. Hope this helps xx
March 9, 2013
HI! i have only tried this mask twice so far, but i absolutely love it! i mixed in some yoghurt too, just because i read that yoghurt is supposed to help acne or something haha:D i was just wondering about how often i should apply the mask, and when the results should start appearing? thank you!<3
btw, im sorry if my english is horrible:) im from Denmark:p
March 9, 2013
I just put turmeric in it as i read it in a post i didn’t use that much then read up about it and its used for hair removals…and dye…also the mask hasn’t really dried
i used the lemon skin in boiling water and put a spoon fall of the mix in there to and then had lemon and honey water once it cooled
Tip: don’t let turmeric stain anything its terrible XD
March 11, 2013
i apply daily .honey is best for your skin
March 11, 2013
Hi, my son’s face was very dry when applying medical treatments for eczema.I used honey on my son’s face( without lemon juice), it really worked! His face is soft like it used to be
March 14, 2013
I have been applying honey on my face for a few weeks now and I love how my skin feels
March 16, 2013
I used this for the first time last night and straight away i noticed a difference. Definitely going to continue using for a long time
March 18, 2013
can we apply this mix twice a day ??? and can we apply this mis before going to bed ??? and how long it takes to see their result ??
March 18, 2013
can someone recommend a brand of organic honey to use? I’m not sure if pure honey is the same. Can you put where you can find the honey also?
March 25, 2013
for those who find its runny and sticky me and my sister take the lemon cut it in half spread the honey on the lemon then work that to the face. keeps our hands clean and its less messy. and it works just the same.
March 27, 2013
love this!!
April 4, 2013
what about using only honey for the face?
April 9, 2013
this home remedy of lemon and honey works like magic, i did it and it has work for me….thnks to lemon and honey
April 18, 2013
this is great but i was just wondering if you make too much of it and you don’t wanna wasteall that… then can you like keep it and aply it the next day?
April 18, 2013
I was actually using this mask before I searched this up. I can tell you that this method is incredibly effective. I am 14 and because of growing up, I get really bad acne. This helps a ton! A good addition to this would be to use Cocoa Butter lotion which helps with the marks/scars. Anyone reading this has to try this; whether or not you have spots/scars, its great for the skin!!!!
April 21, 2013
Hello! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance
from an established blog. Is it very hard to set up your own blog?
I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about creating my own but
I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have any points or suggestions? Thanks
April 24, 2013
I have a question.. Does anyone know if you can make like a whole container and just keep it at room temperature? Will it go bad? Or is it just best to do a fresh one all the time. Thanks in advance!
April 26, 2013
hey there are black spots on mah face n i need to remove them……m very much frustrated from mah face n using honey and lemon regularly.i feel like tht spots are lighten bt its nt goin permanently,,,wht shoud i do???? plz tell me plz
April 27, 2013
Does this help get rid of acne and acne scars?
May 2, 2013
Can we add some gulabjal & chandan powder?
May 6, 2013
Is it supposed to be watery? Cuz i expect it to be sticky/thick like honey
#1sttimeuser
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