
Honey
Cleansing Scrub --
Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground
almonds and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face.
Rinse off with warm water.
Firming Face Mask --
Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon
glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores) 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.
Hair
Conditioner --
Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. (Use 2 tablespoons
oil for normal hair.) Work a small amount at a time through
hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30
minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as
normal.
Facial
Toner --
In blender, puree 1 tablespoon honey with a peeled, cored
apple. Smooth over face; leave on 15 minutes. Rinse with
cool water.
Moisture Mask -- Mix 2
tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face
and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm
water.
Smoothing
Skin
Lotion -- Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon
vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub into hands,
elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10
minutes. Rinse off with water.
Skin
Softening Bath -- Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water
for a fragrant, silky bath.
Hair
Shine -- Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1
quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of
lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not
rinse out. Dry as normal. |