Treat Your Body to Honey

Honey is NOT just beneficial to your internal health, but it also add external beauty to our skin. Honey provides an all-natural alternative to the over-the-counter highly chemical beauty treatments. A natural humectant, it attracts and retains moisture – allowing us to have a glow on our skin. 🙂 It is also an anti-irritant, making it the preferred ingredient for those with sensitive skin. While we love experiencing real-deal treatments at luxurious spas, we also love creating the spa experience at home with fun DIY spa recipes when we can. Check out these recipes that were inspired by Amy Bohn of Spa Habitat in Dallas.

Moisturizing Honey Banana Mask
This spa recipe for an all natural mask will help keep your skin looking fresh and smooth. Greek yogurt contains lactic acid, which is well known to sooth and soften the skin and stimulate collagen production. Honey is a natural moisturizer as well as contains antibacterial properties and vitamin E is essential for healing. If you have oily skin, the lemon juice will help remove the oil.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Greek Yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon of Banana (ripe)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (optional if you have oily skin)

Place banana, yogurt and honey and optional lemon juice in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Apply with your fingers to your face. Let dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash with a warm washcloth.

Honey-Lemon Exfoliating and Moisturizing Facial Scrub and Body Polish
Honey is also called the nectar of the gods. This treatment slough off dead skin cells and hydrates your skin.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Fine Salt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix honey, salt, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Apply a generous amount to freshly washed face and body. Massage for a few minutes and rinse completely with luke warm water. Apply your favorite moisturizer to your damp skin. Allow to air dry or gently pat off the excess with a towel.

No matter what your age, honey is the magic ingredient to maintain your youthful glow…oh, and it tastes delicious too. 🙂