Legendary milk and honey baths are just one of many historical examples of people using honey to pamper their complexions.
Madame du Barry, the infamous last mistress of Louis XV, used honey as a facial mask, lying down for a rest while the honey did its work. Cleopatra of Egypt regularly took honey and milk baths to maintain her youthful appearance and it was said that Queen Anne of England used a honey and oil concoction to keep her long hair lustrous, thick and shiny.
Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. Treat yourself to this homemade firming face mask and bask in your own beauty.
Ingredients:
Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin (found in pharmacy area of stores) and enough flour to form a paste. (Approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
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