Cranberry Lip Gloss
Protect sensitive lips from the drying winter elements with this simple yet rich lip balm. Delightful
to wear alone or on top of your lipstick for extra shine!
Ingredients
1 |
Tbsp. sweet almond oil |
10 |
fresh cranberries |
1 |
tsp. honey |
1 |
drop vitamin E oil |
Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until
the mixture just begins to boil. (Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop). Stir well and gently crush the
berries. Cool mixture for five minutes and then strain through a fine sieve to remove all the fruit pieces. Stir again and
set aside to cool completely. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.
Apply a small amount onto your lips and remember to smile!
Rose Oil & Honey Facial Mask
Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily
absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.
Ingredients
2 |
Tbsp. honey |
2 |
Tbsp. sweet almond oil |
5 |
drops essential oil of rose |
1 |
drop vitamin E oil |
Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.
Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with
lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.
Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner
The extremes of heat and cold we endure throughout winter can make even the greatest of hair
look and feel like straw. This nourishing conditioner blends honey for shine; olive oil for moisture and essential oil of
rosemary to stimulate hair growth.
Ingredients
1/2 |
cup honey |
1/4 |
cup warmed olive oil (2 Tbsp. for normal to oily hair) |
4 |
drops essential oil of rosemary |
1 |
tsp. xanthum gum (available in health food stores) |
Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean plastic bottle
with a tight fitting stopper or lid.
Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage scalp and work mixture through
hair until completely coated. Cover hair with a warm towel (towel can be heated in a microwave or dryer) or shower cap; leave
on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes. Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool water. Dry as
normal and enjoy shinier, softer and healthier hair the natural way.
Gentle Honey Cleanser
This cleanser is simple and effective. The soap gently cleans, the glycerin prevents drying
and the honey not only softens the skin, but its antimicrobial properties can help ward off breakouts. A touch of honey is
all you need for healthy, glowing skin.
Ingredients
1/4 |
cup honey |
1 |
Tbsp. liquid soap |
1/2 |
cup glycerin |
Mix all ingredients
together in a small bowl until they are fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle.Pour onto clean face sponge or soft
cloth and gently rub onto face, wash away with warm water and pat face dry.
Enjoy fresh radiant skin.
Lavender-Honey MilkBath
Ingredients
3 |
Tbsp. dried lavender flowers* |
1-1/2 |
cups whole milk, cream or combination |
1/3 |
cup honey |
Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the
blender
and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a
jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to
1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths.
*Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and
specialty stores.
Cucumber-Honey Toner
Ingredients
1 |
medium cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces |
2 |
tsp. honey |
Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl
or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for the juices to drip into the
bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey.
To use, shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and
chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes
about 1/2 cup.
Honey-Almond Scrub
Ingredients
8 |
whole unblanched almonds |
2 |
Tbsp. rolled oats, uncooked |
1 |
Tbsp. honey |
2 |
tsp. yogurt, sour cream or lightly beaten egg white |
Process almonds and oats in a blender until they are finely ground. In a small bowl, mix
ground almonds and oats, honey and yogurt until blended. Pat scrub on face and neck; leave it on for up to 10 minutes for
extra softening. Wet your hands and massage gently to exfoliate. Rinse off. Makes enough for 1 scrub.