Why bother with multiple products with a long list of incomprehensible lists of ingredients, which could be harmful to your health, when you can turn to Mother nature for specific and targeted treatments?
I am all about simplifying and bringing it back to basics, which is why I love using this delicious and versatile ingredient - Manuka Honey! You can add a wide range of other natural ingredients to the mix such as blueberry, cinnamon, lemon to enrich, beautify and tailor your specific needs.
Why Manuka Honey?
This delicious household staple is more than just a culinary delight!
Manuka honey is like "liquid gold" to your skin with its has nourishing, calming, soothing and free radical fighting benefits. It is a wonderful addition to your beauty regime. The exceptional antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties makes this a wonderful addition to your beauty regime. Whether your looking to treat acne, oily, sensitive or dry skin Manuka Honey can be used for a wide range of skin ailments.
How to use it?
If you like to keep things simple and easy you can apply a tablesppkn or two directly to your face and leave on for 30 minutes to maintain a healthy, dewy glow!
Or you can get your creative on by elaborating your own facial masks so you can take advantage of its numerous benefits and personalize them to your own specific needs!
Acne Mask
Manuka honey can help heal and prevent acne. This is because Manuka honey has healing and antibacterial properties, as well as anti-inflammatory effects.
Make your honey treatment a regular routine and document the improvement. You may see results in as little as seven days. Even if it takes longer, be persistent. Your skin will thank you for it.
Mix the following into a paste:
- ground oats
- honey
- lemon juice
Apply the mixture to your face, and leave it on for up to 15 minutes. You may instead use a mask of just honey alone, and leave it on your face for up to 30 minutes.
Spot treatment
Apply a tiny amount of honey to a forming pimple. That’s it. Leave it be and let the honey work its antibacterial magic.
Manuka Honey Exfoliating Mask
1: Take 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 table spoon of brown sugar and 1 table spoon of Manuka honey and mix well until your scrub becomes a slightly sticky mixture.
2: Apply to a damp face for 1 to 2 minutes, concentrating on any problem areas.
3: Clean your face with warm water, and finish up with a moisturiser for a longer lasting effect.
Manuka Honey Moisturising Mask
This delicious smelling, intensely hydrating mask will leaves you with a healthy, luminous glow.’
1: Mash ¼ of an avocado in a mixing bowl and once it is smooth add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of Manuka honey. Mix together thoroughly.
2: With slightly damp fingers, apply the mask in a circular motion and then leave on for 15 minutes.
3: Once the mask has done its work, remove it with warm water and then proceed to splash cold water on your face to close your pores.
Where to find it?
Honey is rather affordable compared to industrial cosmetic products, especially since you'll only need a few spoonful's to make a facial.
Prices can nonetheless vary depending on the MGO strength of the Manuka honey you choose. The higher the MGO strength the more expensive it is. For best results on topical application to your skin we recommend using MGO 500+ or MGO 800+ Manuka Honey.
While it is fairly easy to find, it's recommended to look authentic and scientifically tested honey that guarantees the MGO strength.
