Thursday, July 12, 2007

Tips: Honey


Honey Exfoliating Mask


Use pure 100% raw honey instead of alpha hydroxy masks. Because of it’s high acid content, the Honey exfoliates dead cells, while also being gentle on sensitive skin.





Honey Firming Facial Mask


Whisk together one tablespoon honey, one egg white, one teaspoon glycerin, and 1/4 cup flour. Smooth over the face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.




Milk and Honey Moisturising Treatment


Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons of whole milk. Smooth over the face and throat, and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water,and finish with a splash of cold water.




Honey "Dry Patch" Lotion


Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon Olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Apply to hands, elbows, heels, or any other problematic dry patches of skin. After 15 minutes, rinse well with warm water.




Gentle Honey Cleanser



Mix together 1/4 cup of honey, 1 tablespoon liquid soap and 1/2 a cup glycerin in a small bowl until they are fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle. Pour onto clean face sponge or soft cloth and gently rub onto face, wash aways with warm water and pat face dry.





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