September is National Honey Month. What better way to celebrate than to add honey to your beauty arsenal. This little gem contains antibacterial and moisturizing properties. Get ready to whip up 4 beauty products that are as sweet as honey.
Face Mask
What you’ll need:
1/2 Ripe Banana
1 Tsp. Organic Raw Honey
1 Fork
Mixing Bowl
Directions: Combine 1/2 banana and 1 teaspoon of honey in a bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth. Using your hands, apply to face and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Lip Exfoliator
What you’ll need:
1 Tbsp. Organic Coconut Oil
2 Tsp. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Organic Raw Honey
Mixing Bowl
Directions: Combine 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of honey in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. If too thick for your liking, slowly add in more coconut oil until the desired consistency is achieved.
Hair Mask Deep Conditioner
What you’ll need:
1 Tbsp. Organic Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp. Organic Raw Honey
1 Cup of Conditioner
Mixing Bowl
Sauce Pan
Shower Cap (optional)
Directions: Mix 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 cup of conditioner in a small bowl. Heat in sauce pan until warm. Generously apply to hair and tie up in a bun. Cover hair with plastic cap and leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo well, rinse and style as usual.
Bath Soak
What you’ll need:
1/2 Cup Raw Organic Honey
2 Cups Powdered Milk
Essential Oil
Directions: Combine 2 cups powdered milk with 1/2 cup honey and a few drops of essential oil. Add the mix to a hot bath. Relax and enjoy.
-Bilan J.
