Tomato and Cucumber Skin Care

Honey On My Skin

Food good for the body.

Food good for the skin.

Eat up, dab on.

Love the skin you are in.

Honey, when topically applied, most benefits our skin when it is in its raw, organic, unheated state and, as such, the benefits listed below are related to raw, organic, unheated honey.

Beneficial Properties of Honey

• anti-irritant; suitable for sensitive skin
• humectant (absorbs and retain moisture) which is good for maintaining skin's softness, suppleness and elasticity; great for dry skin as retains moisture without drying out
• antibacterial and antimicrobial properties draw out impurities from the skin, reduces redness, calms inflammation and speeds up healing of wounds and infections, including acne.

DIY Honey Skin Care

Good for: persons seeking a more directly natural skin care regimen, especially persons with sensitive skin or contact allergy to soy or wheat (often commonly used but not listed due to non-existent allergen labeling regulation for skin care items).

Bad for: persons with contact allergy to honey.

*It is easier to remove honey masks with warm water

Avocado and Honey Face Mask for soft, glowing skin

• Blend a slice of avocado and 1 tablespoon of honey till texture is creamy, put in fridge for 10 minutes, apply to clean face, leave for an hour, then wash face clean.