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Honey been used since centuries ago by all natural beauty icons and still popular till today, Cleopatra and Poppea the wife of Roman Emperor Nero, used naturals lotions on her face to keep her looking youthful. Cosmetics were not mass produced until 1800s, manufacturers are using honey in skin moisturizers, facial masks, hair conditioners and shower gels.


As the skin is subjected to daily stress and environmental elements it losses the moisture losing the skin softness and elasticity and becoming dry and appears wrinkled, the honey works to counter that effect keeping the skin moist.


Honey beauty recipes for hair:
1 tbsp. of honey dissolved into 4 cups of warm water. A squeeze of lemon, After shampooing, pour that mixture through hair. Do not rinse . Dry your hair as normal.




Honey as a cleansing scrub:
Mix 1 tbsp. of honey with 2 tbsp. of finely ground almonds and ½ tbsp. of lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.


Honey as a moisture mask:

Mix 2 tbsp. of honey with 2 tbsp. of milk. Smooth over your face and throat. Leave it on for 10 mins. Rinse off with warm water.


Firming Face Mask:
Mix 1 tbsp. of Tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 tbsp. of glycerin and enough flour to form a paste. Smooth over your face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.


Smoothing Skin Lotion:

Mix 1 tbsp. of honey with 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil and ¼ tbsp. of lemon. Rub onto hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave it on for 10 mins. Rinse off with water.


Skin Softening Bath:
Add ¼ cup of honey to bath water for a fragrant, smooth skin.


Honey is one of the greatest all natural elements of beauty, you should try it cause you can't go wrong with honey.