Welcome to our hive of skincare secrets, a world of DIY beauty where raw honey reigns supreme. 

Imagine turning your home into a spa with just a few pantry staples. Packed with antioxidants, natural enzymes, and antibacterial properties, raw honey can hydrate, brighten, and purify your skin, making it the perfect addition to your skincare routine.

Sounds delightful, right? Well, prepare to be amazed as we mix up some sugary, honey-laden concoctions that promise to exfoliate, hydrate, and leave your skin glowing. We have 3 ways to use honey as skincare, and 6 DIY raw honey skincare recipes to get your skin glowing like never before!

Honey Sugar Scrub

1. The Classic Honey Sugar Scrub

Let's start with the basics—a classic scrub that's as easy to make as it is effective. This scrub combines the natural antibacterial properties of honey with the exfoliating power of sugar for a simple, yet luxurious, skincare treat.

Ingredients:

½ cup of granulated sugar (white or brown, your pick!)

¼ cup of raw honey

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional, for extra brightness)

How to Whip It Up:

Mix: In a bowl, combine the sugar and honey. If you're using lemon juice, add it now. Stir until you achieve a gooey, golden mixture.

Scrub: Apply this sweet mixture to your damp skin in gentle circular motions. The sugar granules will slough off dead skin cells while the honey moisturizes and soothes.

Rinse: Wash off with warm water and pat your skin dry. Marvel at the soft, smooth, and radiant skin you've just unveiled!

Why It Works Wonders:

This scrub is a triple threat—exfoliating, brightening, and moisturizing. Sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, removing dead skin without harsh chemicals, while honey is a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin and ensuring it stays hydrated and supple.

2. Honey, Coconut Oil, and Lavender Scrub

Elevate your scrubbing experience with the luxurious combination of honey, coconut oil, and lavender. This scrub not only exfoliates but also leaves your skin feeling pampered and smelling divine.

Ingredients:

½ cup of granulated sugar

¼ cup of raw honey

¼ cup of coconut oil

A few drops of lavender essential oil (for that spa-like aroma)

How to Create This Lavish Scrub:

Melt: Gently heat the coconut oil until it's liquid, then let it cool slightly.

Combine: Mix the cooled coconut oil with honey and sugar in a bowl. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a calming scent.

Apply: Use this aromatic mixture to gently exfoliate your body, focusing on rough areas like elbows and knees.

Rinse: Wash off with warm water, and you're left with skin that's not just smooth, but also luxuriously moisturized and softly scented.

Why It's a Must-Try:

Coconut oil is a fantastic moisturizer that works in harmony with honey's soothing properties. Lavender adds a calming, therapeutic dimension to your scrub, making your skincare routine feel like a serene escape. 

Honey Face Mask

1. Honey & Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Mask

Turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties with honey's soothing effects make this mask a miracle for reducing acne and skin redness.

How to:

Prepare: Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Apply: Spread the paste evenly on your face.

Wait: Let it sit for 20 minutes.

Rinse: Wash off with cool water, and use a gentle cleanser to remove any residual color.

2. Hydrating Honey & Avocado Mask

For an intense dose of hydration, this creamy mask combines the moisturizing properties of honey and avocado, leaving your skin soft and supple.

How to:

Mash: Combine 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 1/4 of a ripe avocado in a bowl.

Mix: Stir until smooth.

Apply: Spread the mixture over your face.

Relax: Wait for 20 minutes.

Rinse: Wash off with warm water.

Why It Works:

Raw honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the skin. Its antibacterial properties make it an excellent option for acne-prone skin, while its soothing effect can calm irritated and sensitive skin. When combined with ingredients like turmeric and avocado, it enhances their benefits.

Honey Face Wash

1. Honey & Lemon Freshness

Invite the zest of lemon into your skincare routine with this brightening face wash. Lemon's astringent properties complement honey's moisturizing touch for a clean, glowing complexion.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of raw honey

1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

How to Concoct:

Stir: Combine honey and lemon juice in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.

Glow: Gently massage the mixture onto your face, avoiding the eye area.

Rinse: Wash away with cool water to reveal a refreshed, brighter you.

Why It's Brilliant:

Lemon juice, rich in Vitamin C, works wonders in reducing dark spots and evening out skin tone, while honey ensures your skin stays hydrated.

2. Green Tea & Honey Soother

Harness the soothing powers of green tea with honey for a face wash that not only cleanses but also pampers your skin with antioxidants.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of raw honey

1 tablespoon of brewed green tea (cooled)

How to Whip It Up:

Blend: Mix the honey with the green tea until you get a runny, soothing mixture.

Soothe: Apply this gentle liquid gold to your face, indulging in a mini massage.

Rinse: Splash off with cool water, and feel the calmness settle over your skin.

Why It's Heavenly:

Green tea is an antioxidant powerhouse, fighting off free radicals and reducing inflammation, while honey locks in moisture, leaving your skin soft and supple.

For the Purists

Honey can be skincare all on its own! Here’s some guidance for the honey skincare purists. 

Honey Face Mask: Apply raw honey directly onto clean skin, leave it for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. It will leave your skin supple and moisturized. 

Honey Sugar Scrub: Crystallized honey is perfect as a shower scrub. Once it forms those granulated crystals, it can act as a nourishing exfoliant. Exfoliate during your shower and it leaves your skin noticeably softer and brighter. 

Remember, the key to these recipes is using high-quality, raw honey to ensure your skin gets the best treatment.

Don’t have time to make your own? Try Savannah Bee Company’s honey-kissed skin care - from body butter to facial cleanser to lip balm. Your skin will thank you with every glowing selfie, every soft touch, and every radiant reflection.

Beauty is about feeling good in your skin, and what better way to do that than with the natural benefits of raw honey?

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