Honey in the home cosmetics

Honey is a product which was used as a means of beautification in the time of Cleopatra. Today, numerous studies confirm that honey is an important antioxidant. It is a major role in protecting the skin from UV rays and helps the skin recovery.

Honey does not irritate the skin and therefore is an ideal vehicle for nourishing sensitive skin.

If you want to feel on your skin the irreplaceable effect of the honey, we suggest you to do it in a home atmosphere as one of the following ways:

Honey exfoliant:
Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons of finely ground almonds and ½ tea spoon of lemon juice. Carefully and gently rub it on your face for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Masks for skin tightening
Make a mixture of 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of glycerin and enough flour to get a thick pulp (approximatively ½ cup). Apply the paste on your face and neck and allow it to work for 10 minutes. Remove with warm water.

Lotion for soft skin
For this lotion you need a tea spoon of honey, 1 tea spoon of olive oil and ¼ tea spoon of lemon juice. Once you have mixed these ingredients obtained Apply the lotion on the hands, elbows, knees, heels – wherever you have dry skin. After 10 minutes remove with warm water.

Moisturizing mask
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 tablespoons of milk. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. Once you spend 10 minutes, remove it with warm water.