Lip Scrub
“This is the most simple and effective DIY lip scrub,” shared Pekar. “I recommend blending the sugar to refine it and make it more gentle.”
What You Need:
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of 100 percent raw honey
Directions:
After mixing the two ingredients together, apply it directly to your pout. Rub your lips together to scrub, then wait five minutes before rinsing off the treatment with warm filtered water. Follow with a natural lip balm to add hydration.
Hair and Scalp Treatment
Honey's antimicrobial properties soothe and prevent inflammation, while coconut oil adds deep moisture. Never made time for a hair mask before? Try it during your next Netflix binge session.
What You Need:
- 3 tablespoons of liquid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup of 100 percent raw honey
Directions:
Blend the two ingredients, then apply from your roots all the way down to the ends of your strands. Leave it on for 20 minutes so the ingredients can fully penetrate your hair and scalp. Rinse thoroughly.
Facial Cleanser
"The sugars in honey act as natural humectants and emollients," said Pekar. "They increase the water content and reduce dryness in the skin even after they have been washed off." While it may sound bizarre (and messy!) to wash your face with honey, the added antimicrobial (read: breakout-fighting) benefits have led to a cult of women swearing by it for clear, soft skin.
What You Need:
- 1 tablespoon of 100 percent raw honey
Directions: Thoroughly wet your face, then smear the honey onto your face. It should emulsify slightly and become easier to spread. After lightly massaging it into your skin, rinse thoroughly.
