Honey Bee Recipes

The Benefits of Honey

I always loved honey for its natural sweetness in teas and drizzled on chruśiki during our traditional holiday dinners.  I had recently found out that honey not only tastes good but is great on the outside of your body as well.  Here are some great tips on using honey in your beauty routines with an added bonus of not breaking the bank!  Plus all skin types can benefit.  Honey has:

·      Antibacterial Qualities

Great for acne prone skin and unclogging pores.   It’s antimicrobial so it has clarifying properties

·      Moisturizing Properties

Honey keeps dry skin well-soothed, glowing and freshly hydrated. 

Recipes for all skin types:

Note: Make sure you pull back your hair, including stray hairs, back to avoid mixing with the honey (its good for your hair but gets to be a sticky nuisance).

Moisturizing Mask – Clean your face with usual cleanser and pat dry.  Spread a teaspoon of honey over your face.  Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.  Rinse thoroughly. 

Your skin should be soft and pores less visible

Exfoliation - Mix 2 parts honey and 1 part baking soda.  After mixing, apply evenly to face and leave on for 15 minutes.  Rinse face thoroughly.  Apply favorite moisturizer.  Do it 2 to 3 times a week. (Great for the whole body too!)

Acne Treatment – If you are regularly breaking out or even periodically with some inflammation, put a thin layer of honey on your face.  Do not rub.  Its antibacterial properties will help remove the acne bacteria and reduce the inflammation.  If done regularly, it will help prevent the bacteria from creating additional breakouts.

Hair Mask (OK, this is when you can put it in your hair!)

You will need honey, olive oil and lemon juice.  In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons olive oil.  Once blended, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.  Apply evenly to damp, clean hair for 30 minutes.  Rinse and wash out.