How to Clean Your Face with Honey

In addition to being a good food source,honey is a wonderful beauty product that has many health benefits including moisturizing, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammation properties. One of the easiest ways to incorporate honey into your daily beauty routine is using it to wash your face.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Organic honey

1. Use a headband or towel to contain your hair away from your face. Wet your face with warm water in order to open the pores.

2. Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of organic honey into your hand, and gently massage your face with your fingertips, taking care to include areas that are prone to dryness. Continue massaging for approximately 1-2 minutes, or until the honey has a tacky consistency.
   
   For deep moisturizing - honey can be used as a mask that is left on approximately 10-12 minutes before rinsing.

3. Rinse well with warm water to remove all traces of honey. Rinse again with cold water to tighten your pores. You should notice the difference in your skin's texture and feel immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• Organic honey can be purchased in many grocery and health food stores.
• Do not leave honey on your bathroom counters or sink as it is definitely an ant attractor!

[niknik2008]

on 10/7/2009 I will try! Great article.

[niknik2008]

on 10/7/2009 I will try! Great article.

[ladym33]

on 8/9/2009 I will have to try this, my skin gets so dry in the wintertime. Thank you! 5

[FrazzledNanny]

on 7/31/2009 I love using natural things. Thanks for the article on using honey to clean my face. 5*

[melissalewis]

on 7/23/2009 This sounds wonderful. I think I'll be "accidentally" getting some in my mouth! 5*