2015-11-17
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
17



We all know that using honey is no less than a wonder liquid; it is good for the body as well as the skin. .  Honey helps retain moisture in our skin cells because it acts as a humectant allowing the skin to stay moist and fresh for a long time. Honey prevents drying of the skin, thereby extending its youth and preventing the appearance of wrinkles. It is said that Cleopatra herself loved this natural product in her daily beauty regime. Most of us have heard about her extravagant baths made of honey and milk. The fact that Honey is rich in nutrients that benefit the skin make it an ideal ingredient for masks that can be made and practically anytime at home.  Some of the on the go Honey masks for body are elaborated below.

 

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  1. Banana Honey Mask For Sensitive Skin

 

Mix ½ banana, ½ cup oatmeal cooked in milk, 1 egg and ½ tablespoon honey together. Massage in a slow, circular motion and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.  While oatmeal is high in vitamins and minerals; it gently cleanses and heals skin. Bananas contain vitamin A, which is amazing for skin; eggs contain lecithin, a natural skin emollient; and honey helps to maintain the skin's natural pH. This mask is great for people with sensitive skin type

 

 

  1. Almond Yoghurt Honey Mask For Tired Skin

 

Mix 1 tablespoon of yogurt, ¼ tablespoon finely crushed almonds, 2 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoon of wheat-germ oil into a smooth paste. Apply and massage the mixture into skin all over the body. Keep the mask on for 20 minutes before rinsing with water. This will help to rejuvenate and bring glow to tired skin.

 

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  1. Honey Lavender Mask For All Skin Types

Mix 4 tablespoon raw honey with 12 drops of lavender essential oil. Dampen your body with warm water, and then smoothly apply the honey and lavender mixture. Leave the mask for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.

It is a nourishing mask, which makes skin soft, supple and glowing.

 

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  1. Honey, Olive Oil And Baking Soda Mask for Gentle Exfoilation

 

Mix 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a bowl Massage the mixture gently on the skin and leave it for 15 minutes. This is an extremely moisturizing mask that helps to repair, smoothen and tighten the skin.  It also protects your skin from sun damage and premature wrinkling.

 

 

 

5, Honey And Turmeric Body Milk for Daily Care

 

Mix ½ tablespoon of Turmeric powder, 3 tablespoons of honey and a cup of raw milk. Gently massage this on your body before the last wash for soft and glowing skin. This almost Cleopatra like skin care is gentle enough to be used everyday with the added antiseptic benefit of Turmeric.

 

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  1. Body Honey Wrap with Coconut Oil

 

Whip 2 tablespoons coconut oil (extra-virgin, unrefined), 1 tablespoon of your favorite raw honey, 2 drops vanilla, peppermint, or sweet orange essential oil (optional) in a small bowl. Rub this mixture on your skin followed by warm towel wrap all over the body. Sit, relax, and enjoy until the towels are cool and rinse off with water. This may take time but the results are absolutely worth it. Apart from making the skin beautiful it also mentally relaxes for an almost spa like experience.

 

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  1. Yummy Body Mask for Tired Skin

 

Mix 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of honey and 3 tablespoons of oatmeal powder. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes until the mask is cool to the touch. Then apply generously to clean skin and leave on for 10 minutes. This chocolate mask not only smells divine, but also does wonders for tired skin. The cream and honey work together to restore moisture to parched skin, while the oatmeal gently removes dead skin.

Armed with just so many simple homemade recipes, one can have soft and glowing skin without spending a fortune on beauty products. Most of the ingredients mentioned could be found in our kitchen cabinet along with the wonder golden liquid – Honey.

 

 

 

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