** Honey DIY Beauty Tips ** Honey face wash (great for treating acne) Honey’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it a great natural acne fighter. It gives you a really gentle cleanse and helps heal breakouts. There are many people who have had success in clearing their acne with honey, some have even found that it helps fade acne scars and pigmentation - this may sound surprising, but check out the amount of positive reviews on acne.org and makeupalley. To wash your face with honey: If you are wearing makeup, you’ll need to remove it first as honey is quite a gentle cleanser. Use a mild cleanser or the oil cleansing method to remove any makeup, then pat your skin dry. Get a small scoop (between 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon) of honey and gently massage it into your dry skin (it warms up on your skin and becomes easy to move around). Leave the honey on your skin for 5 to 30 minutes (tends to be more effective if you leave it on for longer than a few minutes) Rinse off with warm water – it will wash off quite easily Gently pat your skin dry Honey face scrub (great for rejuvenating dull skin) For a luxurious, deep cleansing and exfoliating face scrub – mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of finely ground almonds and half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Massage gently around your face in circular motions for about a minute, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Honey face mask Treat your face to a DIY turmeric and honey face mask, it will leave your skin soft and glowing. The ingredients in this mask are especially effective for acne and dry skin. Turmeric has been used as a beauty treatment for hundreds of years it has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and leaves your skin glowing and radiant. Honey lip balm This is a great homemade lip balm that will nourish your lips – make it in some cute containers and you’ve got a great little homemade gift idea. Place 3 tablespoons grated unbleached beeswax and 5 teaspoons coconut oil in a small pot or double boiler. Melt over a low heat for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil and 1 teaspoon of honey (you can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil), stirring well to avoid clumping. Once it is all nice and smooth, pour into a lip balm tin or container and allow to set (about 3 hours). For a glossier balm, use more coconut oil and less wax. Honey body scrub For a sweet treat to moisturize your whole body, this this easy scrub. Mix 1/2 cup honey with 1/2 cup of sugar. Gently scrub into your skin in the shower and rinse thoroughly. Honey bath treatment Add 1/4 cup honey to your bath for a super-easy moisturizing treatment that will leave your skin soft and silky. Honey hair mask Honey makes a fantastic hair conditioner or mask. This easy DIY honey and olive oil hot oil treatment will leave your hair incredibly soft, shiny and nourished. Great for bringing life back into dull, dry and damaged hair. Use every 1 or 2 weeks for healthy lustrous locks. As with any medical treatment or remedy, if symptoms become aggravated or if you notice any side effects - discontinue use and see your doctor. Honey can cause infant botulism (a rare but serious form of food poisoning), so it is not recommended for children under 12 months of age or people with compromised immune systems.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:00:13 +0000
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