into squeeze bottle.
Honey Mineral Bath
The honey will scent the bath and soothe your skin. The Epsom salts relax tired muscles. The baking soda helps release the magnesium in the salts for total relaxation, making for a very alkaline soak. Honey take me away!
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 1 BATH
INGREDIENTS
1 cup honey
1 cup Epsom salts
½ cup baking soda
Lavender essential oil, optional
DIRECTIONS
1 Add all the ingredients to a warm bath.
2 Now, soak away and relax.
Honey Bath Bomb
Bath bombs are easy and fun to prepare. They also make great gifts. I use a 2-ounce ice cream scoop to form and place the balls in colorful muffin papers. Or, you can form the balls by hand or even use silicone molds. Then I wrap in clear cellophane bags tied with natural brown twine or colorful ribbons.
PREP TIME: 20 MIN | YIELD: 2¼ CUPS
INGREDIENTS
1 cup baking soda
½ cup citric acid
½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup Epsom salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon essential oil of your choice
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix all the ingredients in a non-reactive bowl. The mixture should hold together when squeezed but will have a dry consistency. If the mixture is too dry, you can spritz it with some water, but be conservative as it is supposed to be dry but hold together under pressure.
2 Divide the mixture and form it into small balls.
3 Let air-dry for 1 hour before packaging.
Hair Rinse
This rinse will make your hair silky soft and shiny. Use it once a week after you wash and condition your hair.
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 3 CUPS (1 APPLICATION)
INGREDIENTS
5 tablespoons honey
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups water
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix all the ingredients together.
2 Rub the mixture into hair and scalp; leave on for 5 minutes.
3 Rinse with warm water.
Shaving Lotion
This luxurious lotion gives you a close shave while making your skin as smooth as silk.
PREP TIME: 10 MIN | YIELD: A TAD MORE THAN 1 CUP
INGREDIENTS
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup liquid castile soap
¼ cup honey
6–8 drops essential oil of your choice; a very herbal lavender or rosemary is nice
A squeeze or pump style bottle
DIRECTIONS
1 Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
2 Whisk until all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture looks creamy.
3 Put into a squeeze or pump style bottle. The honey may separate, so shake well before applying. Put a generous amount into the palm of your hand and apply to the area to be shaved. Enjoy your velvety skin.
TIP: If using Dr. Bronner’s essential oil–infused castile soap, omit the essential oil.
Honey Whipped Hand and Body Cream
The honey is whipped into the oil and butter base after cooling. You’re going to absolutely love this very rich and hydrating cream. You’ll feel like you are putting whipped cream on your skin.
PREP TIME: 15 MIN PLUS COOLING TIME | YIELD: 10 OUNCES
INGREDIENTS
4 ounces organic extra-virgin coconut oil
4 ounces organic unrefined shea butter
¼ cup honey
DIRECTIONS
1 In a double boiler, melt the coconut oil and shea butter. Remove from heat and let cool.
2 Using a stand or a hand mixer, beat the cooled, solidified oil mixture until fluffy, like whipped cream. Slowly add in the honey until the mixture is emulsified.
3 Put into a container, date, and use within 6 months.
Sunburn Skin Soother
If you forgot to use your sunscreen and got too much sun exposure, this quick remedy will help calm the burn down. Note: This is not a sunscreen. It’s a soothing gel to relieve sunburn.
PREP TIME: 5 MIN | YIELD: 1 APPLICATION
INGREDIENTS
⅛ cup honey
⅛ cup aloe vera gel
DIRECTIONS
1 Whisk together the honey and aloe vera gel until well blended.
2 Apply on clean, dry sunburned area.
