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Honey Is A Sweet Treat For Skin

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Cleopatra is said to have ruled Egypt with an iron fist. Apparently, it was also a smooth fist, since she was one of the more famous people in history to use honey for its skin-enhancing properties.

In fact, Cleopatra's legendary milk and honey baths are just one of many historical examples of people using honey to pamper their complexions.   While Cleopatra didn't know why honey softened her skin, new research suggests the Queen of the Nile was definitely onto something.

Manufacturers have used honey in everything from hand lotions and moisturizers to bar soaps and bubble baths.

One reason they use honey is for its wholesome, all-natural image; more and more consumers are demanding cosmetics and personal care products made from natural ingredients. In the case of honey, however, image is just the beginning.

First, honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey a natural fit in a variety of moisturizing products including cleaners, creams, shampoos and conditioners. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.

Honey's prospects in skincare are looking even sweeter; research is currently underway to develop a process using honey to create alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs are an important ingredient in many skin creams and moisturizers because they help exfoliate the skin. Increased exfoliation, or renewal of the skin cells, can give skin a younger, more vibrant look.

Look for honey in store-bought beauty products or try whipping up some simple beauty recipes yourself.

Honey Skin Treat

This treatment leaves your face feeling super moisturized.

Ingredients

1/2 to 1 cup of liquid honey
Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
Optional:  Few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Treatment Steps

Mix the honey, fresh lime juice, herbs and essential oils together.  Use your clean hands to massage the honey into your face.  Work the honey in slowly into the body so that it can be properly exfoliated.

Cleopatra is said to have ruled Egypt with an iron fist. Apparently, it was also a smooth fist, since she was one of the more famous people in history to use honey for its skin-enhancing properties.

In fact, Cleopatra's legendary milk and honey baths are just one of many historical examples of people using honey to pamper their complexions.   While Cleopatra didn't know why honey softened her skin, new research suggests the Queen of the Nile was definitely onto something.

Manufacturers have used honey in everything from hand lotions and moisturizers to bar soaps and bubble baths.

One reason they use honey is for its wholesome, all-natural image; more and more consumers are demanding cosmetics and personal care products made from natural ingredients. In the case of honey, however, image is just the beginning.

First, honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey a natural fit in a variety of moisturizing products including cleaners, creams, shampoos and conditioners. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.

Honey's prospects in skincare are looking even sweeter; research is currently underway to develop a process using honey to create alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs are an important ingredient in many skin creams and moisturizers because they help exfoliate the skin. Increased exfoliation, or renewal of the skin cells, can give skin a younger, more vibrant look.

Look for honey in store-bought beauty products or try whipping up some simple beauty recipes yourself.

Honey Skin Treat

This treatment leaves your face feeling super moisturized.

Ingredients

1/2 to 1 cup of liquid honey
Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
Optional:  Few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Treatment Steps

Mix the honey, fresh lime juice, herbs and essential oils together.  Use your clean hands to massage the honey into your face.  Work the honey in slowly into the body so that it can be properly exfoliated.

Once the honey mixture has been completely massaged into your body step into a warm shower and remove the concoction.

Finish with a cool/cold rinse which is excellent for overall circulation.

Honey Facial Scrubcool/cold water splash.

Honey Is A Sweet Treat For Skin

National Honey Board

Image Provided By National Honey Board - all rights reserved.

Cleopatra is said to have ruled Egypt with an iron fist. Apparently, it was also a smooth fist, since she was one of the more famous people in history to use honey for its skin-enhancing properties.

In fact, Cleopatra's legendary milk and honey baths are just one of many historical examples of people using honey to pamper their complexions.   While Cleopatra didn't know why honey softened her skin, new research suggests the Queen of the Nile was definitely onto something.

Manufacturers have used honey in everything from hand lotions and moisturizers to bar soaps and bubble baths.

One reason they use honey is for its wholesome, all-natural image; more and more consumers are demanding cosmetics and personal care products made from natural ingredients. In the case of honey, however, image is just the beginning.

First, honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey a natural fit in a variety of moisturizing products including cleaners, creams, shampoos and conditioners. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.

Honey's prospects in skincare are looking even sweeter; research is currently underway to develop a process using honey to create alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs are an important ingredient in many skin creams and moisturizers because they help exfoliate the skin. Increased exfoliation, or renewal of the skin cells, can give skin a younger, more vibrant look.

Look for honey in store-bought beauty products or try whipping up some simple beauty recipes yourself.

Honey Skin Treat

This treatment leaves your face feeling super moisturized.

Ingredients

1/2 to 1 cup of liquid honey
Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
Optional:  Few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Treatment Steps

Mix the honey, fresh lime juice, herbs and essential oils together.  Use your clean hands to massage the honey into your face.  Work the honey in slowly into the body so that it can be properly exfoliated.