For the ultimate natural all-around healing potion, try honey. Thanks to Cleopatra’s milk and honey baths, honey has become a favorite with one and all to be used in the beauty regime. Besides Cleopatra, there were other beauties from the past, who swear by honey being an indispensable ingredient in beauty treatments.
Pollution, dirt, and other chemical agents in the air make the skin lose its ability to retain water, making it look dry, wrinkled, and aging the person bit earlier. The natural hydrating and antioxidant properties of honey trap and seal the moisture, rejuvenate the skin, and cleanse the complexion, leaving it soft and supple.
Honey, in its purest form, is suitable for all skin types — even sensitive skin. Beauticians suggest using honey abundantly for a radiant complexion. Skincare products like baths, shower gels, face creams, skin lotions, moisturizers, body scrubs, and even newborns products contain pure honey.
Treat your self to some simple natural skincare remedies with honey at your home.
— 1/4 cup of honey added to your bath keeps your skin soft and supple.
— Dry skin: Mix 1 tsp honey + 1 tsp vegetable oil, and 1/4 tsp of lemon juice. Pat it on dry areas of your skin, leave for 10 minutes, and rinse with water.
— Make a moisturizing mask with 1 tsp of honey, one egg yolk, 1 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. Your skin will feel moisturized and polished with tightened pores.
— For silky-smooth skin, mix 1 cup of honey and 3 tsp of rosewater. Apply to face and neck, avoiding sensitive areas around the eyes. Massage well and rinse with lukewarm water… and enjoy the sensation of an all different skin.
— Open the pores on your face by placing a cloth dipped in warm water for several minutes. Smear honey on your face for 20-30 minutes. Rinse first with warm water and then cold water to close the pores.
— Indulge your skin with the paste of 1 tsp of honey, one egg white, 1 tsp glycerin, and a small amount of flour. Smooth it over your face and throat, leaving it on for 10 minutes and then washing it off with warm water. Your skin will feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
— 4 tbsp of whole milk powder and 2 tbsp of honey make an excellent addition to a baby bath.
