Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Sweet Lemon Brightner




Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with ½ teaspoon of sugar.




  1. Pat over clean skin using cotton wool, and leave for 1-3 minutes.

  2. Rinse with tepid water to reveal a fresher, brighter complexion.

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.

Chapped Lip & Acne Treatment

Honey works well on chapped lips and for acne because of it's antibacterial properties. Apply a small amount of 100% pure Honey directly to the lips or acne blemishes as needed.

Gentle Honey Cleanser

¼ cup honey

1 Tablespoon liquid soap

½ cup glycerin

Mix all ingredients together in a small blow until they are fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle. Pour onto clean face sponge or soft cloth and gently rub onto face, wash away with warm water and pat face dry.