The Beauty of Honey

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The Beauty of Honey

 

Gentle Honey Cleanser

1/4 cup honey

1 Tablespoon liquid soap

1/2 cup glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores)

Mix all ingredients together 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 away with warm water and

pat face dry. Enjoy fresh radiant skin.

Tips: This cleanser is simple and effective. The soap gently cleans, the

glycerin prevents drying and the honey not only softens the skin, but

its antimicrobial properties can help ward off breakouts. A touch of

honey is all you need for healthy, glowing skin.

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Cucumber-Honey Toner

1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces

2 teaspoons honey

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.

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.

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Facial Toner

1 Tablespoon honey

1 apple, peeled and cored

In blender, puree honey with a peeled, cored apple. Smooth over face;

leave on 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

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Firming Face Mask

1 Tablespoon honey

1 egg white

1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores) approx. 1/4 cup flour

Whisk together all ingredients and enough flour to form a paste

(approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10

minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

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Moisture Mask

2 Tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons milk

Mix honey with milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave 10 minutes.

Rinse off with warm water.

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Rose Oil & Honey Facial Mask

2 Tablespoons honey

2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil

5 drops essential oil of rose

1 drop vitamin E oil

Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose. Massage onto

clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse

off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.

Tips: 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.

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Honey Cleansing Scrub

1 Tablespoon honey

2 Tablespoons finely ground almonds

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix all ingredients. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.

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Honey-Almond Scrub

8 whole unblanched almonds

2 Tablespoons rolled oats, uncooked

1 Tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons yogurt, sour cream or lightly beaten egg white

Process almonds and oats in a blender until they are finely ground. In a

small bowl, mix ground almonds and oats, honey and yogurt until blended.

Pat scrub on face and neck; leave it on for up to 10 minutes for extra

softening. Wet your hands and massage gently to exfoliate. Rinse off.

Makes enough for 1 scrub.

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Green Honey Glow Mask

4 cups fresh spinach

1 cup fresh mint

3 Tbsp. honey

1 piece (1-inch) ginger

1 ripe banana

2 egg whites

Rinse spinach thoroughly in colander. Cut and peel ginger, set aside. In

food processor or blender combine spinach, mint and ginger. Blend on low

setting. Add honey and banana and blend until liquid consistency. Add

egg whites, blend until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Transfer

to porcelain bowl or glass dish. On clean skin apply a small amount of

Green Honey Glow to entire face and neck. Apply using a fan brush or

finger tips. Allow to remain on skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse and apply

appropriate moisturizer. Store covered in refrigerator for up to one

week. Makes 2 treatments.

Benefits: Beautiful glowing skin that feels youthful and tight.

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Honey Peanut Polish

1 apricot

1 ripe pear

1/2 plum

3 tsp. honey

1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

In coffee grinder or food processor chop peanuts until almost powder

consistency. Set aside. Using a blender or food processor combine

apricot, pear and plum. Blend to gel consistency and place contents in

glass or hard plastic bowl. Stir in honey and peanuts.

On cleansed skin apply small amount of honey peanut polish. Starting at

the cheeks, massage in light circular motions moving to forehead, nose,

chin and neck, reapplying product where needed. Repeat. Product may be

left on skin as a mask or rinsed immediately. Remove with tepid or cool

water. Pat dry skin with soft towel and follow with appropriate

moisturizer. Cover and store remaining polish in refrigerator. Makes 2

treatments.

Benefits: Soothes dry, irritated skin. Also good for sensitive skin

conditions.

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Simply Sweet Honey Face Scrub

4 medium-sized strawberries

1 smcactus fruit

1/4 cup oatmeal, uncooked

3 tsp. sugar

3 tsp. honey

2 tsp. green tea

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. Makes 4 treatments.

Benefits: Exfoliates and softens while it moisturizes and brightens dull

dry skin.

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Sweethearts' Chocolate Honey Scrub

6 Tbsp. unsweetened chocolate, grated (or substitute dry cocoa powder) 2 cups honey 2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup grapeseed oil

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. Makes 2 treatments.

Benefits: Increases circulation and aids in ridding body of toxins.

Honey provides moisturizing effect as well as fights damaging free

radicals. A perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day!

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Aloha Honey Hawaiian Delight

1/2 ripe papaya

1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced

2 Tbsp. green tea

2 Tbsp. honey

Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. Peel papaya wedge

and remove seeds. In blender or food processor, blend papaya and

pineapple until pureed. Pour into glass bowl and combine honey and green

tea. Mix well. Apply to face with fan brush or finger tips. Recline and

rest for 10 – 15 minutes. Remove completely with tepid water and soft

facial cloth. Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to one

week. Makes 2 treatments.

Benefits: Exfoliates, hydrates and rejuvenates.

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Harvest Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask

4 Tbsp. pumpkin puree

1 Tbsp. honey

4 tsp. Cornmeal

2 tsp. aloe vera gel

2 tsp. pineapple, diced

1 tsp. green tea

1/2 tsp. sunflower oil

6 drops frankincense essential oil (optional)

4 drops cinnamon extract (optional)

Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In blender or food

processor puree pineapple and place in medium-sized mixing bowl. Add

pumpkin, honey and aloe. Mix well. Stir in sunflower oil, green tea and

cornmeal. Discard the remaining green tea. Add frankincense and

cinnamon. Stir. Apply small amount of pumpkin mask to cheeks, forehead,

chin and neck. Massage in circular motions gently buffing skin. Repeat.

Apply more product as needed. Leave a thin layer of pumpkin mask on face

and neck for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid or cool water and pat dry

with soft towel. Follow with appropriate moisturizer. Store remaining

mask covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes 4 treatments.

Benefits: Pumpkin enzymes dissolve dead skin cells while the cornmeal

sweeps them clean. Honey has antimicrobial properties as well as

moisturizes and softens. The result is a beautiful glowing complexion.

Use this mask as often as you like.

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Rosemary Honey Sorbet Mask

2 Tbsp. bentonite or kaolin clay*

1 Tbsp. chamomile tea

1 Tbsp. green tea

1 Tbsp. honey

5 drops rosemary essential oil

3 drops arnica oil

Steep chamomile and green tea separately – set aside to cool. In rubber

mixing bowl blend bentonite clay, chamomile tea and green tea into cake

batter consistency. Discard any remaining tea. Blend in aloe vera and

honey. Add rosemary and arnica essential oils and slowly stir until all

ingredients are completely mixed. Using fan brush or fingers, apply mask

to clean face and neck. Allow mask to set for 15-20 minutes. Remove with

tepid water and facial sponges. Pat dry and apply appropriate

moisturizer. Makes 2 treatments.

*Items are available in most health food stores or herb shops or by

going online.

Benefits: A soothing mask to help relieve puffiness and pre-menstrual

skin irritations. Also good to help boost skin hydration levels.

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Soothing Honey Balancing Balm

2 Tbsp. cocoa butter

1 tsp. honey

1/2 tsp. jojoba oil

1 drop bergamot essential oil

1 drop tea tree essential oil

1 drop lavender essential oil

In small double boiler melt cocoa butter until clarified. Remove from

heat and pour into small glass dish. Add honey and stir well. In a

separate glass dish combine essential oils with jojoba oil. Combine

ingredients and stir well. Store in covered container in cool place away

from sun or heat. Let stand until warm to the touch. Apply to face and

neck and leave on skin or remove after 30 minutes using tepid or cool

water. Makes 2-3 treatments.

Benefits: Protects skin from wind, cold and soothes dry irritated skin.

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Yin and Yang Honey Whip Honey Whip

2 Tbsp. cocoa butter*

1 tsp. honey

1/2 tsp. grated beeswax

1/2 tsp. ginseng powder*

1/2 tsp. soy powder*

zest of mandarin, optional

In small double boiler melt cocoa butter and beeswax; stir slowly until

completely melted. Pour into microwave safe dish. Add honey and stir

until mixture has blended completely. Add ginseng and soy powder. Stir

until mixture is a creamy consistency. Add zest of mandarin. To use,

apply small amount to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck. Gently spread

product until entire face is covered. May be left on skin for deep

hydration or removed after 30 minutes. To remove, splash face with tepid

or cool water. Pat dry with soft towel. Store remaining whip in dry

place away from sun exposure. It may be necessary to slightly melt

contents before applying, as the cocoa butter and beeswax may solidify.

Makes 3-4 treatments.

Benefits: Moisturizing and hydrating. Great for menopausal skin and/or

skin which lacks tone and vitality. Increases collagen production and

neutralizes free radical damage.

Tips: Items are available in most health food stores or herb shops or by

going online.

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Zesty Lemon Honey Gommagé

4 Tbsp. bentonite or kaolin clay*

3 Tbsp. mineral water

1 Tbsp. honey

1/4 tsp. powdered lemon balm herb*

3 drops bergamot essential oil

2 drops rosemary essential oil

1 drop lavender essential oil

In glass or rubber bowl mix bentonite clay and water until creamy

texture. Add lemon balm and honey until completely blended. Slowly stir

in bergamot, rosemary and lavender essential oils until all ingredients

are combined in a thick creamy texture. It may be necessary to add more

bentonite clay. Apply with clean fingertips to clean skin. Leave on for

10 minutes or until dry. Remove in short "rolling" motion until

completely removed from skin. Rinse well and apply appropriate

moisturizer. Store unused mixture in covered container away from direct

sunlight or heat for up to one week. Makes 4 treatments.

Benefits: Exfoliating and anti-bacterial. Will make skin clean and

polished – soft and smooth.

Items are available in most health food stores or herb shops or by going

online.

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Cucumber Honey Eye Nourisher

1 Tbsp. aloe vera gel

2 tsp. cucumber, peeled with seeds removed

1/2 tsp. honey

1/2 tsp. chamomile tea

Steep chamomile tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In food

processor or blender combine cucumber, aloe vera and honey. Blend on low

setting. Add chamomile tea. Blend until smooth. Apply gently under eyes

using ring finger. Store in glass dish covered with plastic wrap in

refrigerator for up to one week. Best applied chilled. Makes 4 treatments.

Benefits: Reduces puffiness, cools and refreshes contours under eyes.

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Cranberry Lip Gloss

1 Tablespoon sweet almond oil

10 fresh cranberries

1 teaspoon honey

1 drop vitamin E oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for

two minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil. (Bowl may also be

heated in a pan of water on a stovetop). Stir well and gently crush the

berries. Cool mixture for five minutes and then strain through a fine

sieve to remove all the fruit pieces. Stir again and set aside to cool

completely. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container

or tin.

Apply a small amount onto your lips and remember to smile!

Tips: Protect sensitive lips from the drying winter elements with this

simple yet rich lip balm. Delightful to wear alone or on top of your

lipstick for extra shine!

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Honey-Kissed Lip Balm

1 cup sweet almond oil

1/2 cup beeswax

2 Tablespoons honey

Place almond oil and beeswax in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high

for 1 minute or until mixture melts. Whisk honey into beeswax mixture;

stir well. Set aside to cool completely. When cool, pour into small

containers with lids. Apply to lips as a moisturizer or on top of

lipstick for extra shine. Makes about 1-1/2 cups. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

*Sweet almond oil can be found at natural food stores. Beeswax can be

purchased at craft and beekeeping stores.

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