I needed to do something, and quick.
At the time I was in the early stages of pregnancy and suffering from the most horrendous morning sickness. The last thing I wanted to do was spend hours before bed cleansing, toning and moisturising my skin. I needed an intense treatment, something that was going to calm my blemishes and liven up my dull complexion.
I'd been suffering from some pretty nasty pimples during my first trimester which I believe had something to do with the change in my hormone levels. I had heard that some honey can stimulate the production of special cells that can repair tissue damaged by infection. I have noticed a huge improvement in the redness around the area of my blemishes. I sometimes even apply a small amount to my blemishes which as a natural anti-inflammatory brings down the pimple almost over night. Manuka honey also is noted as having natural antibacterial qualities.
I try to use this mask at least twice a week and so far so good. My blemishes have been reduced remarkably over the last few months I've been using this. I was concerned at first that it would dry out my skin too much as most mask have a tendency to do that on my skin but afterwards my skin in well hydrated and supple.
Do you have a favourite quick fix mask?
Laurie Rose
