Were all wrapped in skin. It is the largest organ in our body. It stretches, heals and renews trillions of cells each day. As the years go by, this process begins to decline and our skin starts looking dull, wrinkled and less vibrant. Beauty spas offer expensive solutions to help us buy back what God gave us for free when we were younger. These solutions include chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing and expensive alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) products and a host of moisturizing products. You dont need to go to expensive and potentially dangerous lengths to get back the vibrant glow to your skin. Your skin can be renewed through careful skin care and intelligently using beauty solutions that come from nature. God has made provision for all of our needs in creation. Honey is one of the best examples of a God-given substance that provides for health, healing and even beauty! Here are just a few benefits of honey: Honey is a natural humectant - that means it naturally attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey an important ingredient in many moisturizing products, cleansers, shampoos and conditioners. Honey is also well known for its healing properties and has been used to keep wounds clean and infection-free for generations. Honey acts like hydrogen peroxide when it teams up with propolis (a compound in nectar) to fight infection and bacteria and to act as a natural bandage. These nourishing and protecting properties extend beyond broken skin, acting as a gentle moisturizing cleanser for all skin types. Honey is a Sweet Treat for Your Skin! The cosmetic industry has noticed that health conscious women are looking for safer and better ways to care for their skin. You now see honey in products found at your cosmetic counter. But, why settle for a little honey combined with things you may not need? To get the best result, use pure honey straight from the container. There is nothing better than the real thing. Until we know the true cause of disease and dreaded cancers, we should stay as close to natural as possible. For healthy, younger-looking skin, try these beauty recipes using the God-given power of honey. Use only Pure Organic Honey in these recipes if you can. Honey Facials For normal to oily skin: 1. Beat one egg white (from a medium size egg) until frothy
2. Add 1 Tablespoon Pure organic honey
3. Mix the honey and beaten egg white together to form a paste. Apply to your face and throat using an upward motion only!
4. Sit back, put your feet up and relax for 10-15 minutes
5. Rinse your face with warm water followed by a cold water splash
6. Your face will be refreshed and well nourished For dry skin: 1. Mix 2 Tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil until well blended
2. Apply to your face and throat using and upward motion only Use this treatment once a day for two weeks and you will see a softening of fine lines and wrinkles. Lemon and Honey Hydrating Mask This mask is great for very dehydrated skin. You only need: 2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of diary cream and
1 tablespoon of lemon juice. After mixing all of the ingredients well: 1. apply by patting with your fingers
2. leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse off with bottled or spring water and cotton pads. After just one facial treatment, your skin will be hydrated, smooth and nourished. You dont have to be a casualty in the war against aging. The same creator who gave us the feminine desire to seek beauty and vibrancy has also given us natural sources to remain youthful and beautiful for many years. |
