Even if you are not a fan of honey, this product is a must-have in your kitchen. This ancient and very useful substance is a source of vitamins, minerals and biologically active substances.
Honey has a bactericidal, moisturizing, soothing and strengthening effect. We have collected the best recipes for skin and hair beauty products that you can easily prepare at home.
Early in the morning, where can I get prana? Recipe here!
Water with honey is a very simple recipe to support your immunity, which:
- will give you a boost of energy for the whole day;
- cleanses the body of parasites, waste and toxins;
- normalizes digestion;
- will help in the treatment of certain chronic diseases;
- will speed up metabolism;
- will improve the condition of the skin of the face and the whole body.
Expert studies have shown that a 30% solution of honey water is identical in composition to human blood plasma. Its therapeutic properties are superior to many medications!
Teeth whitening recipe
The procedure promotes whiteness and shine of teeth.
We need:
- regular toothpaste
- baking soda
- a few drops of lemon juice
Preparation:
1.Add baking soda and lemon juice to the toothpaste.
2.Brush your teeth with this mixture once every two weeks.
Tip: after brushing your teeth in the morning, rinse your mouth with 1 tbsp. mint infusion with 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Beauty recipes with honey
It is useful to wash your face with candied honey; it perfectly replaces store-bought scrubs and peels. After washing your face this way, your complexion noticeably improves, small pimples disappear. The skin after honey procedures will become more elastic and toned. To obtain a lasting effect, several honey sessions per week are enough.
Cottage cheese and honey mask for all skin types. In a blender, cottage cheese and honey are mixed and whipped into a thick foam. The foam is applied to the skin and washed off with water after half an hour.
Those with dry skin will especially like honey. For the mask you will need honey, blue clay and lemon pulp, which must first be ground. The mixture is applied to the facial skin for 10 - 15 minutes.
This mask with honey for wrinkles will provide additional hydration and make the skin tightened and glowing. The procedure will be useful for other skin types during periods when it needs additional hydration, for example, in winter.
Honey will also help in the fight against cellulite. To do this, apply a small amount of honey to the problem area, for example, the abdominal area, and pat it with your palm.
The sensations, of course, are not very pleasant, even painful, but with constant implementation of the procedure they will become less noticeable, and the skin will become more elastic and firm.
Honey masks are no less useful for hair than for the face. To add shine to blond hair and make it stronger, prepare a decoction of chamomile. Add a little honey to 40 ml of warm broth. Apply the resulting mixture to washed hair and rinse with plenty of water after half an hour.
A mask according to the following recipe will help speed up hair growth: mix honey, burdock oil and cognac in equal parts, add 1 beaten yolk. The mask is applied to the hair an hour before washing.
To get rid of age spots, prepare the following mixture: add a little sea salt to 3 tablespoons of honey, grind with protein and dilute with warm milk.
Beauty recipes: kefir is in favor these days!
Kefir, which we all know, has a huge number of beneficial properties for the human body. The composition of this truly magical drink makes it possible to use it not only as food, but also as a medicinal and anti-aging cosmetic product.
It differs significantly from other fermented milk products in its special set of beneficial bacteria and fungi.
Having a different percentage of fat content, kefir remains a low-calorie product, rich in B vitamins (B2, B3, B12), macro and microelements, acids (organic), and other useful components.
Here are some reasons why you should include kefir in your diet:
Firstly, this fermented milk product is an excellent probiotic that has a positive effect on the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract and, therefore, those who regularly drink kefir are guaranteed good and strong immunity!
Secondly, it is a source of protein, calcium, potassium and protein. An indispensable product for diabetics and people suffering from constipation. And of course, no diet is complete without kefir.
Herbal steam bath recipe for facial skin
For dry skin
We need:
- 1 tbsp. lemon balm
- 1 tbsp. lavender
- 1 tbsp. Clendulas or coltsfoot
- 1 tbsp. dill
- 1 tbsp. daisies
Preparation:
1. Place the herb in a wide bowl, add water and put on fire.
2. After the water boils, remove from heat, cover with a lid and leave for 1 minute.
3. Tilt your head over the broth at a distance of 20 cm.
4. Perform the procedure for 15 minutes.
5. Then rinse your face with cool water and apply a herbal mask for 15 minutes.
Beauty recipes with gelatin
It can be used in both face and hair care. What are the benefits of gelatin for the body? Gelatin tightens and softens the skin, smoothes out wrinkles.
To prepare anti-wrinkle cream you will need honey (3 tablespoons), gelatin (1 teaspoon), half a glass of glycerin, salicylic acid (on the tip of a knife). All components are mixed and 100 ml of water is added. Then the dishes with the resulting composition are placed in hot water.
The future cream should be stirred until it becomes homogeneous. Then the mixture should be cooled, and so that the cream does not turn out in pieces and is easy to apply, the mixture should be constantly whisked. The resulting cream must be stored in the refrigerator.
It should be used every day, after warming the required amount.
Gelatin will make hair more elastic and manageable, and will glue split ends of hair. To make a gelatin hair mask, you will need to stir 2-3 tbsp in cold water. spoons of gelatin. To obtain a homogeneous mass and get rid of lumps, place the container with gelatin on low heat and heat it, stirring constantly.
The still warm mixture is applied to damp hair and washed off after 30 minutes with warm water. With constant use, a lamination effect appears on the hair, it shines, is easy to style, becomes denser, and the color is more saturated.
Beauty secrets: banana cleansing masks
Cleansing masks are suitable for both dry and oily skin. More face masks can be found here.
Composition of a mask for dry skin
1st option
We need:
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tsp milk
Preparation:
1.Cut half a banana into pieces and mash it.
2. Mix banana with milk and apply on face for 20 minutes.
3. Remove with a cotton swab dipped in milk or warm water.
4. The mask should be used daily or every other day, at least 20 times.
2nd option
We need:
- 1 tbsp. banana pulp
- 1 yolk
- 1 tsp sour cream
- 1 tsp honey
Preparation:
1.Mix all ingredients and apply to face for 15-20 minutes.
2. Rinse off the mask with warm water.
For oily skin, for both options, add a few drops of lemon juice to the banana pulp.
Beauty secrets: recipes for cleansing and rejuvenating the body
These recipes promote weight loss and rejuvenation of the body.
Purgation
We need:
- 250 g dried apricots
- 250 g figs
- 100 g hay (grass or pellets)
- 4 tbsp. boiling water
Preparation:
1.Pass dried apricots and figs through a meat grinder or blender. Pour boiling water over and leave to steep for 30 minutes.
2. Pour boiling water over the hay and leave for 30 minutes. Strain and add to dried apricots and figs.
3. Drink 1 tbsp every morning on an empty stomach.
Rejuvenation of the body
1st option
We need:
- 2 tbsp. bran
- 1 tbsp. boiling water
- 1 tsp honey
- 50 g nuts (handful)
- 1 apple
- 50 g dried apricots (handful)
Preparation:
1. Pour boiling water over the bran, add honey, nuts, grated apple and dried apricots and mix thoroughly.
2. Take morning and evening before meals.
2nd option
We need:
- 2 tbsp. oatmeal
- 100 g boiling water
- 1 apple
- juice of half a lemon
- 4 pieces dried apricots
- 4 prunes
- 10 pcs raisins
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 10 walnuts
Preparation:
1. Pour boiling water over oatmeal overnight.
2. In the morning, grate the apple and lemon juice into the cereal.
3. Dried apricots and prunes, pre-steamed, chopped and added to cereal. We also put honey and nuts here. Mix everything and serve for breakfast.
Hand masks
1st option
We need:
- cosmetic baby oil
- lemon juice
Preparation:
1.Mix the oil with a few drops of lemon juice.
2. Every evening, lubricate your hands, put on cotton gloves and leave for 20-25 minutes.
3. After removing gloves, pat your hands dry with a dry cloth.
2nd option
We need:
- 1.5 tubes of baby cream
- 1 00 ml vitamin A (1 bottle)
- 100 ml vitamin E (1 bottle)
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. Lubricate your hands before going to bed.
3. Store in the refrigerator.
This is a universal recipe; it can also be used to lubricate heels when cracks appear.
Beauty recipes with herbs
Almost every home has medicinal chamomile, purchased on occasion at a pharmacy. So that it does not go to waste, you can make a decoction from it and pour it into ice cubes.
When the broth is frozen, the cubes can be put into a bag and stored in the freezer; it will be useful to wipe your face with them. Chamomile relieves irritation, heals wounds, and reduces pimples.
If after preparing any dish there is a bunch of parsley left, you should do the same with it, after drying it. Ice cubes made from parsley decoction are effective in combating dark circles under the eyes.
Viburnum juice fights the first wrinkles. Viburnum should be ground or chopped in a blender and frozen again.
An ancient recipe for restoring hair color
Thanks to this ancient recipe, you can get rid of gray hair, and with diligent use, your hair will return to its original color without resorting to chemical dyes. Masks for hair thickness and growth can be found here.
We need:
- 0.5 l vodka
- 6 pods of red hot pepper
Preparation:
1. Wash the red hot pepper and place it whole in a glass jar, then pour vodka over it.
2. Place the jar in a dark place for 3 weeks, at room temperature.
3. Twice a week, rub 1 tsp into the scalp. ready-made tincture, the day before washing your hair.
