How to Make a Cinnamon Milk Face Mask

Cinnamon and milk are natural ingredients known for their skin care benefits.



According to the Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, cinnamon bark has been used medicinally since at least 2700 B.C. because of its "antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, and antifungal properties," making it a viable candidate for deep-cleansing, clarifying and protecting the skin.



Milk, furthermore, is a known source of lactic acid; a mild alpha-hydroxy acid, which is widely used in skin care products. Lactic acid benefits the complexion through mild exfoliation, causing the reduction of fine lines, improvement of skin texture and increased levels of collagen.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp. honey, preferably manuka honey
• Small saucepan
• Small sieve
• Bowl
• Face mask brush
• Hand towel

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Instructions

Cinnamon Milk Face Mask

• 1

  Add the milk and cinnamon stick to the small saucepan and heat gently for 5 minutes, ensuring the milk doesn't boil.

• 2

  Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.

• 3

  Pour the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and discard the cinnamon stick.

• 4

  Let the mixture cool until it is lukewarm.

• 5

  Scoop a small amount of the mixture onto the bristles of the face mask brush and evenly apply it to your face, using a smooth, painting motion, until your face is covered in a thin layer. Avoid the delicate eye area and use a hand towel to protect your clothes.

• 6

  Leave the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes, or until completely hardened and tight, then rinse carefully with lukewarm water.