How to Make Your Own Honey for Exfoliating
Exfoliating your skin is important because it rids the skin of impurities and removes dead skin cells that can clog the pores. For a natural skin exfoliator, look no further than your very own kitchen. Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it helps the skin retain moisture. Coarse ingredients like sugar or oatmeal are added to the honey to remove dead skin cells. A honey exfoliator works well on both dry and oily skin. Gather your ingredients and get started on your own homemade honey exfoliator. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Honey and oat scrub:
- 3 tsp. raw oats
- Grinder
- 2 tsp. honey
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- 1/4 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 drop basil oil
- Honey and sugar scrub:
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Small bowl
- Spoon
Instructions
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Honey and Oat Scrub
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Grind the raw oats into smaller particles. This can be done with a grinder or by hand.
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Mix the oats and honey together in a small bowl and stir well.
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Add the apple cider vinegar and basil oil and stir well.
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Apply the exfoliator to clean, dry skin.
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Exfoliate the skin by rubbing the mask onto your face in small circles.
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Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Store the exfoliating scrub in the refrigerator.
Honey and Sugar Scrub
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Mix the olive oil and brown sugar in a small bowl.
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Add the tablespoon of honey and mix well. Slowly add more honey until the mixture is gooey and slightly sticky.
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Apply the mixture to clean, wet skin and gently scrub for two minutes.
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Rinse the mask off with warm water and pat dry. Store the scrub in the refrigerator.
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Tips & Warnings
Both exfoliators will last for one to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Do not exfoliate more than twice a week, as it will irritate the skin.
References
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