6 Easy DIY Honey Beauty Recipes

Honey has been used for centuries in beauty and haircare treatments for its anti-oxidants, moisturizing capabilities, and alpha-hydroxy acids, which are good for exfoliation. From Cleopatra's milk and honey baths to Poppea's milk and honey facial lotion, honey has been used by several legendary beauties because of its natural enzymes that promote youthful appearance. Even in the late 1800s, beauty manufacturers commonly used honey as one of their ingredients. Honey remains a popular ingredient in beauty products today, and I'm delighted to share with you a few at-home beauty treatments using honey from Pioneer Thinking.
You don't have to spend a fortune at the spa to look great, and thankfully, you don't have to be a professional to whip up your own beauty recipes, either! If you feel like you need a beauty rejuvenation, an at-home spa treatment can save you hundreds of dollars. Making your own beauty recipe can seem be a bit daunting, but you can actually whip up these six recipes in no time!
Skin Softening Bath: Add ¼ cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath.
Smoothing Skin Lotion: Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and ¼ teaspoon lemon. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.
Hair Shine: Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.
Firming Face Mask: Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin and enough flour to form a paste. (Approximately ¼ cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Moisture Mask: Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Honey Cleansing Scrub: Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and ½ teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto fa