For the ultimate, natural, and all around healing potion, try honey! Thanks to Cleopatra’s milk and honey baths, honey has been a popular ingredient used in beauty regimens throughout the ages.
Pollution, dirt, and other chemical agents in the air make the skin lose its ability to retain water - making it appear dry, wrinkled and aged prematurely. The natural hydrating and antioxidant properties of honey trap and seal in moisture, rejuvenate the skin leaving your complexion soft and supple.
Honey in its purest form is suitable for all skin types even sensitive skin. Estheticians suggest using honey abundantly for radiant complexion. Skin care products like baths, shower gels, face creams, skin lotions, moisturizers, body scrubs and even newborns products contain pure honey.
Treat your self to simple, natural skin care remedies with honey at your home!
- Add a cup of honey to your bath keeps your skin soft and supple.
- For dry skin use 1 tsp honey, olive oil each and a 1 tsp of lemon juice. Pat it on dry areas of your skin, leave for 10 mins and rinse with water.
- Make a moisturizing mask with 1 tsp of honey, 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp almond oil and 1 tsp yogurt. Apply on your face, neck and other parts of your body. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. You skin will feel moisturized and polished with tightened pores.
- For the silky-smooth skin, mix 1/2 cup of honey and 3 tsp of rosewater. Apply to face, neck avoiding sensitive areas around the eye. Massage well and rinse with lukewarm water and enjoy the sensation of an all different skin.
- Mix 4 tbsps of milk powder and 2 tbsp of honey make an excellent baby bath.
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