Honey and cinnamon for pimples

by Donelda
(United States)

Honey and cinnamon for pimples (and acne)

When I started getting pimples, my mom would mix a little honey and cinnamon together and put it on the pimples. It worked because the next day you could notice it was getting smaller and less noticeable.

Hi Donelda,

I am not surprised you've had success with this mix of ingredients; both honey and cinnamon are wonderful antiseptics. Cinnamon is used for preparation of problem skin type facial mask and honey is not only an antiseptic but also a great anti-inflammatory agent that prevents and heals the infections. It is often used as main ingredient in masks that focus on sensitive, redness and acne prone skin.


A few tips that came out of the questions in the comments:

- Do not leave it on overnight. Apply it, leave it on 10, 15 or 20 minutes and then rinse if off with lukewarm water.

- Don't use syrup instead of honey. Use regular (organic is even better) honey.

- Use regular cinnamon powder.

- Be cautious if you have sensitive skin. Apply it on one spot and see the skin's reaction. If there is no irritation, proceed.

- You can make a larger batch and keep it in a tight lid container. Store it in the refrigerator but not longer than a couple of weeks.

- There are no specific amounts for this recipe, at least Donelda didn't leave any. Add cinnamon to honey gradually until the mix is a consistency of a paste and you can easily apply it on the skin.

Thanks for the recipe,

Biljana, admin.

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