Honey for Beauty Skin & Hair

Through the present time,honey have been used as a part of skin and hair care treatments. Honey is cheap and can be founded in every kitchen. Nowadays, manufacturers are increasingly using honey in skin moisturizers, facial masks, hair conditioners and shower gels in response to consumer demand for more natural formulations due to some benefits for honey.

• Have anti-microbial properties and are known as treat minor irrations and sun burn.
• Have ability to retain water so honey can keep your skin away from hydrating and wrinkles. Honey are also the effective moisturizer.
• Fight any kinds of damage skin and ageing because they have anti-oxidant properties.

Here is the recipes for home-made beauty for skin and hair.

- Skin Softening Bath

Add ¼ 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.

- Moisture Mask

Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

- Smoothing Skin Lotion

Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and ¼ teaspoon lemon. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

- Honey Cleansing Scrub

Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and ½ 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 and enough flour to form a paste. (Approximately ¼ cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

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