- Honey's A Sweet Treat for Skin
- By: National Honey Board
All-natural honey has been used
a beauty product since the days of Cleopatra and it continues
to be used today in manufactured and homemade products for skin
and hair care. Honey is naturally hydrating and non-irritating.
Here are a few honey facial and
body scrubs recipes that you can make at home:
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Honey Cleansing Scrub
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon honey
2 Tablespoons finely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Mix all ingredients. Rub gently
onto face. Rinse off with warm water. |
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Morning Buzz Body Scrub
- Makes 1-2 treatments -
Ingredients
1/4 cup freshly ground coffee
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. wheat germ
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil
1 egg white
Directions
In mixing bowl, combine buttermilk,
honey, grapeseed oil and egg white, mix thoroughly. Slowly add
coffee and wheat germ being careful not to clot or clump. Scrub
should be smooth and creamy but with a slight grit. Allow to
stand. Apply all over in shower or bath using a washcloth or
body sponge to aid in exfoliation. Rinse completely. Towel dry
and apply moisturizer. Chill remaining scrub if necessary.
Tips
Benefits: Rids the skin of dry
patches and aids in circulation. Helps to reduce cellulite while
it firms and tones. Leaves skin smooth and supple.
Simply Sweet Honey Face Scrub
- Makes 4 treatments -
Ingredients
4 medium-sized strawberries
1 small cactus fruit
1/4 cup oatmeal, uncooked
3 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. honey
2 tsp. green tea
Directions
Wash strawberries and remove
stems. Peel cactus fruit and discard skin. Slice in quarters,
set aside. Using food processor or blender combine oatmeal, strawberries,
cactus fruit, green tea and honey. Mix until pureed. Place in
glass or rubber mixing bowl. Stir in sugar until completely mixed.
Apply small amount to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck. Using
finger tips and circular motions work product into skin. Repeat.
Apply more product as needed until entire face and neck are covered.
May be left on skin for 10 minutes mask or removed immediately.
Rinse completely using tepid or cool water. Store remaining scrub
in covered container in refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips
Benefits: Exfoliates and softens
while it moisturizes and brightens dull dry skin.
Sweethearts' Chocolate Honey
Scrub
- Makes 2 treatments -
Ingredients
6 Tbsp. unsweetened chocolate,
grated*
2 cups honey
2 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Directions
In rubber mixing bowl, combine
honey and grapeseed oil. Stir in chocolate and salt mixing completely.
Consistency should be grainy and thick. Apply scrub to skin and
gently massage all over the body. Remove with warm damp towels
or rinse in shower.
Serving Suggestions
* Can be substituted for dry
cocoa powder.
Tips
Benefits: Increases circulation
and aids in ridding body of toxins. Honey provides moisturizing
effect as well as fights damaging free radicals. |
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