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Date Posted:12/20/2011 11:46 PMCopy HTML Homemade Spa Treatments Few can resist the inner and outer glow produced by a trip to the spa. Honey, which has been used in beauty treatments since the time of Cleopatra, continues to be featured as a moisturizing ingredient in skin care and hair care products. The recipes below allow you to make inexpensive, all-natural honey spa treatments at home.
3 tablespoons dried lavender flowers* 1 1/2 cups whole milk, cream or combination1 /3 cup honeyProcess 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. *Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores.
Cucumber-Honey Toner 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces 2 teaspoons 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 8 whole unblanched almonds 2 tablespoons rolled oats, uncooked 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons 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. Honey-Kissed Lip Balm 1 cup sweet almond oil* 1 /2 cup beeswax**2 tablespoons honey Place almond oil and beeswax in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until mixture melts. Whisk honey into beeswax mixture; stir well. *Sweet almond oil can be found at natural food stores. ** Beeswax can be purchased at craft and beekeeping stores. |
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