 Celebrate the Queen Bee in all Women
(ARA) - Natural beauty is easy
to attain with an item you most likely already have in your kitchen
cupboard - pure honey. Used by itself or with a combination of
ingredients, honey can help moisturize, ward off unwanted bacteria
and help give your skin an all-over natural glow. Not only is
honey a humectant, it also contains vitamins, enzymes, minerals
and antimicrobial properties, making it one of the more natural
ways to indulge your skin.*
Christopher Watt, Hollywood aesthetician
to stars such as Halle Barry and Jennifer Lopez, has developed
a database of recipes especially for the National Honey Board
that focuses on natural ingredients and easy do-it-yourself directions.
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* Not a significant source of
vitamins, enzymes or minerals.
RECIPES:
The Honey and Gold Luxe Facial
Ingredients:
1/3 cup pure honey
1/4 cup papaya, peeled, seedless (optional)
1 banana (optional)
1 Tbsp. Chamomile tea (optional)
24-karat gold leaf sheets
Treatment Instructions:
Steep 1 Chamomile tea bag for
5 minutes and set aside. Mix together honey, papaya and banana
in a small bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. Chamomile tea; mix until completely
blended. Apply to clean skin in circular motions. Leave on face
for 10 to 15 minutes. |
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Remove using tepid water. Apply
gold leaf sheets to entire face and neck. You may need to use
tweezers to handle as the gold sheets are very thin and delicate.
Leave on skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed
by a cool rinse. Skin may appear shiny after application. If
desired, wash face with a gentle cleanser. Apply moisturizer.
Note: Honey may be used alone
on clean, damp skin prior to the gold leaf application.
Golden Honey Body Polish
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt (can substitute
Epsom Salt)
- 2/3 cup grape seed oil
- 24-karat gold leaf sheets
Treatment Instructions:
Combine honey, Sea Salt (or Epsom
Salt) and grape seed oil. Crush 2 to 3 sheets of 24-karat gold
leaf until almost powder consistency; add to honey mixture and
combine. Apply in bathtub or shower to damp skin. Work the mixture
in on rough areas such as elbows, knees and the soles of your
feet. Rinse with warm water. Towel dry and apply moisturizer.
Note: You may also add the crushed
gold leaf to further enhance your favorite moisturizer.
Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet almond oil, light
olive or sesame oil may be substituted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup liquid soap
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Treatment Instructions:
Measure the oil into a medium
bowl. Carefully stir in remaining ingredients until mixture is
fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight-fitting
stopper or lid. Shake gently before using. Swirl desired amount
into the bathtub under running water - then step in and descend
into a warm, silky escape. |
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