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It seems hard to believe, but regurgitated and enzyme-treated liquid flower nectar accumulated by flying insects can be a great way to improve your good looks! We are, of course, talking about honey. What starts as flower nectar ends up in a jar in our cupboard. That golden liquid can do a lot more than flavour a hot cup of tea, however. It is a base ingredient in many economical, organic and high-quality health and beauty aids.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Honey can be fashioned into a facial wash. Don't worry; it won't leave your countenance sticky! It will, however, help reduce flare-ups of pimples. Honey is a great natural acne fighter.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Those who are staring at the bathroom mirror and noticing a receding hairline might want to consider adding honey to their bath or shower ritual, too. A special concoction made with honey can be a means of keeping one's hair from disappearing.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n There are scores of ways to use honey as a beauty product. From bath additions to homemade mouthwashes, honey can do it all. If you aren't using honey as part of your personal hygiene routine, you should consider investigating all of the wonderful things you can do with the sweet, natural liquid.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Nowadays honey is widely used as medicine to treat allergies, anemia, fatigue and exhaustion, poor digestion etc. Due to its properties today honey is one of the main ingredients in many moisturizing and nourishing body lotions and makeup products.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Honey contains glucose, fructose, minerals – magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron, copper, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B5, B3. Natural honey is very beneficial to the skin as it has the ability to attract water and to nourish the skin deeply.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n During the last years many of the biggest cosmetic and skincare companies began to use natural honey in many body lotions, facial moisturizers, anti-aging creams and serums, facial masks, cleansers, shower gels due to its ability to retain and attract moisture. Many women prefer to use honey and another natural ingredient for home-facials as it rejuvenates the skin and nourish the skin deeply.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Honey is also a natural antiseptic as it contains many antimicrobial agents that kill bacteria immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n What are the benefits of honey to the skin?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Honey is safe for very sensitive or irritated skin <\/span><\/p>\n Honey eliminates wrinkles and fine lines <\/span><\/p>\n Honey rejuvenates the skin <\/span><\/p>\n Nourish the skin deeply and prevents infections <\/span><\/p>\n Pure honey doesn?????t irritate the skin or cause allergies <\/span><\/p>\n Honey helps attract and retain moisture and prevents skin dehydration <\/span><\/p>\n Honey leaves skin smooth and supple <\/span><\/p>\n Honey brightens dull skin and prevents skin discolorations <\/span><\/p>\n Honey acts as a real antioxidant and fights free radicals <\/span><\/p>\n Honey treats and prevents pimples, skin discolorations and fights acne <\/span><\/p>\n Honey is beneficial to treating wounds, sores and burs <\/span><\/p>\n Honey restores damaged skin <\/span><\/p>\n Honey leaves skin soft, soothe and younger-looking <\/span><\/p>\n Honey helps renew skin cells <\/span><\/p>\n Honey treats acne, eczema and other skin conditions as it contains amino acids and enzymes <\/span><\/p>\n Honey fights against skin damage and ageing due to its antioxidant properties <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Did you know!<\/span><\/p>\n All-natural honey is an effective treatment for minor abrasions and burns. A recent review of medical research documents its effectiveness as an antimicrobial agent. <\/p>\n A Natural Moisturizer<\/span><\/p>\n The skin’s ability to stay hydrated is an important factor in its ability to maintain softness, suppleness and elasticity. As skin ages, or as it is exposed to environmental stresses and chemical agents, it loses this ability to retain water, becomes dry and appears wrinkled. Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains water. So honey is a natural fit for a variety of moisturizing products including cleansers, creams, shampoos and conditioners.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Because honey is also an anti-irritant, it is suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Yogurt-Honey Skin Cleanser<\/span><\/p>\n Sun, sweat, and wind can leave the skin on your face irritated, greasy, parched—in other words, a mess. "The lactic acid in yogurt softens and soothes the skin, "while the honey cleanses and moisturizes it."<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n What you need: <\/span><\/p>\n How to get started: <\/span><\/p>\n With clean hands or cotton pads, apply the mask liberally to your freshly washed face and neck (even your décolletage), and leave on for 5 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n Rinse well with warm water, lightly pat dry, and follow with your favourite moisturizer. Repeat one or two times a week.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Try some of the following honey beauty tips below. Please be sure not to use honey on your skin if you are allergic to it!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 1. Honey mask: Apply pure honey to your face and allow it to set until dry. This will take about 15 minutes. Once dry, rinse your face with warm water.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 2. Body glow bath: To moisturize, smooth, and get an all over body glow, keep a jar of honey next to your bath. Apply honey on your skin and pat dry using both hands. While patting your skin, the honey will get sticky and gently pull up your skin. Rinse away the honey when you are done. The results will be great circulation and beautiful, glowing skin!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 3. Honey bath: For sweet smelling and soft skin, add ¼ to ½ cup of honey to your bath water.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 4. Honey scrub: Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with a little almond flour into the palm of your hand. Gently apply on your face for a facial scrub. Rinse your face with warm water to remove honey scrub.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Avocado Carrot Cream Mask<\/span><\/p>\n This mask combines avocados, which are rich in Vitamin E, with carrots, which are high in beta-carotene and antioxidants, and cream, which is high in calcium and protein. These ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 1 avocado, mashed<\/span><\/p>\n 1 carrot, cooked and mashed<\/span><\/p>\n 1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/span><\/p>\n 1 egg, beaten<\/span><\/p>\n 3 tablespoons honey<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over your face and neck, and leave in place 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favourite toner.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Cucumber- Honey Toner<\/span><\/p>\n 1 medium Cucumber, peeled and cut up into pieces <\/span><\/p>\n 2 tsp. Honey <\/span><\/p>\n Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for the juices to drip into the bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey.<\/span><\/p>\n To use, shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes about 1\/2 cup.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Rose Oil and Honey Facial Mask<\/span><\/p>\n Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 2 T Honey <\/span><\/p>\n 2 T Sweet Almond oil <\/span><\/p>\n 5 drops essential oil of Rose <\/span><\/p>\n 1 drop Vitamin E oil <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.<\/span><\/p>\n Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with lukewarm water. 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1 cup plain yogurt
2 ½ tablespoons of honey
teaspoon lemon juice (for oily skin)
Cotton pads (optional)
Warm water<\/span><\/p>\n
– In a bowl, mix together the yogurt and honey. (For oily skin, add teaspoon lemon juice to help absorb excess oil.) You might want to patch-test the mixture first, behind one ear. Wait one hour, watching for any irritation. <\/span><\/p>\n