Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Olive Oil Salt Body Scrub
1 Tablespoon of coarse grain salt
1/2 cup of olive oil
Mix together and rub over your body in small circular motions. This will exfoliate rough, dry skin and promote healthy circulation.
Honey Almond Facial Scrub
Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rise off with warm water.
Honey Exfoliating Mask
Use pure 100% raw honey instead of alpha hydroxy masks. Because of it’s high acid content, the Honey exfoliates dead cells, while also being gentle on sensitive skin.
Honey Facial and Hair Mask
Mix 3 parts honey to 1 part olive oil for a skin and hair treatment. Apply to face and wet hair and allow too set for 10-15 minutes. Follow up by washing face and hair thoroughly with a gentle cleanser.
Honey Firming Facial Mask
Whisk together 1 tablespoon Honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin, and ¼ cup flour. Smooth over the face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.
Milk and Honey Moisturising Treatment
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons of whole milk. Smooth over the face and throat, and leave for 15 minutes. Rise off with warm water, and finish with a splash of cold water.
Honey 'Dry Patch' Lotion
Mix 1 teaspoon Honey with 1 teaspoon Olive Oil and 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice. Apply to hands, elbows, heels, or any other problematic dry patches of skin. After 15 minutes, rinse well with warm water.