Honey For Dummies. Howland Blackiston
1 Mix all the ingredients and blend well.
2 Take a handful of scrub and rub all over your body; you can use a washcloth or just the palm of your hand.
3 Rinse and then follow your usual bathing routine.
NOTE: A few additional ingredients make this scrub rejuvenating and leave your skin silky soft. For extra moisturizing properties, omit the lemon juice and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Add 4 drops of an essential oil of your choice to smell divine.
Honey Facial Cleanse
Try this exfoliating polish once a week and watch your skin glow!
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 1 APPLICATION
INGREDIENTS
½ cup baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
¼ cup honey
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix the ingredients together and rub on face or dry, flaky skin.
2 Rinse and pat dry.
Honey Facial Wash/Mask
Honey is so hydrating and emollient that you can massage this into your face as a quick pick-me-up facial.
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 4 TREATMENTS
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup honey
1 drop tea tree oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
DIRECTIONS
1 In a small bowl, mix together the honey and oils.
2 Tie back your hair; then apply 1 tablespoon to wet skin and massage in.
3 Allow to remain on skin 1–2 minutes, or longer if using as a mask.
4 Rinse and pat dry.
Honey Body Wash
This soap is gentle on your skin and perfect for the shower.
PREP TIME: 10 MIN | YIELD: ¾ CUP
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup liquid castile soap
¼ cup sweet almond oil
¼ cup honey
Your choice of essential oil, if desired
Squeeze bottle
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix all the ingredients with a whisk in a bowl.
2 Pour into squeeze bottle.
Honey Mineral Bath
The honey will scent the bath and soothe your skin. The Epsom salts relax tired muscles. The baking soda helps release the magnesium in the salts for total relaxation, making for a very alkaline soak. Honey take me away!
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 1 BATH
INGREDIENTS
1 cup honey
1 cup Epsom salts
½ cup baking soda
Lavender essential oil, optional
DIRECTIONS
1 Add all the ingredients to a warm bath.
2 Now, soak away and relax.
Honey Bath Bomb
Bath bombs are easy and fun to prepare. They also make great gifts. I use a 2-ounce ice cream scoop to form and place the balls in colorful muffin papers. Or, you can form the balls by hand or even use silicone molds. Then I wrap in clear cellophane bags tied with natural brown twine or colorful ribbons.
PREP TIME: 20 MIN | YIELD: 2¼ CUPS
INGREDIENTS
1 cup baking soda
½ cup citric acid
½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup Epsom salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon essential oil of your choice
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix all the ingredients in a non-reactive bowl. The mixture should hold together when squeezed but will have a dry consistency. If the mixture is too dry, you can spritz it with some water, but be conservative as it is supposed to be dry but hold together under pressure.
2 Divide the mixture and form it into small balls.
3 Let air-dry for 1 hour before packaging.
Hair Rinse
This rinse will make your hair silky soft and shiny. Use it once a week after you wash and condition your hair.
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 3 CUPS (1 APPLICATION)
INGREDIENTS
5 tablespoons honey
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups water
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix all the ingredients together.
2 Rub the mixture into hair and scalp; leave on for 5 minutes.
3 Rinse with warm water.
Shaving Lotion
This luxurious lotion gives you a close shave while making your skin as smooth as silk.
PREP TIME: 10 MIN | YIELD: A TAD MORE THAN 1 CUP
INGREDIENTS
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup liquid castile soap
¼ cup honey
6–8 drops essential oil of your choice; a very herbal lavender or rosemary is nice
A squeeze or pump style bottle
DIRECTIONS
1 Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
2 Whisk until all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture looks creamy.
3 Put into a squeeze or pump style bottle. The honey may separate, so shake well before applying. Put a generous amount into the palm of your hand and apply to the area to be shaved. Enjoy your velvety skin.
TIP: If using Dr. Bronner’s essential oil–infused castile soap, omit the essential oil.
Honey Whipped Hand and Body Cream
The honey is whipped into the oil and butter base after