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Recipes Honey Citrus Soother Makes 4 servings 3 tea bags green or black 1 cinnamon stick 3 cups boiling water 1/4 cup honey 1 cup grapefruit juice Place tea bags and cinnamon stick in a 1-quart tea pot. Add boiling water; steep 3 to 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and tea bags; discard. Stir in grapefruit juice and honey. Cucumber Honey Eye Nourisher Makes 4 treatments 1 Tbsp. aloe vera gel 2 tsp. cucumber, peeled with seeds removed 1/2 tsp. chamomile tea 1/2 tsp. honey Steep chamomile tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In food processor or blender combine cucumber, aloe vera and honey. Blend on low setting. Add chamomile tea. Blend until smooth. Apply gently under eyes using ring finger. Store in glass dish covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator for up to one week. Best applied chilled. Potential Benefits: May help reduce puffiness and refresh contours under eyes. Sweethearts' Chocolate Honey Scrub Makes 2 treatments 6 Tbsp. unsweetened chocolate, grated* 2 cups honey 2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup grapeseed oil In rubber mixing bowl, combine honey and grapeseed oil. Stir in chocolate and salt mixing completely. Consistency should be grainy and thick. Apply scrub to skin and gently massage all over the body. Remove with warm damp towels or rinse in shower. Potential Benefits: Aids in exfoliation while honey helps moisturize. *Serving Suggestion: Can be substituted for dry cocoa powder. Green Honey Glow Mask Makes 2 treatments 4 cups fresh spinach 1 cup fresh mint 3 Tbsp. honey 1 piece (1-inch) ginger 1 ripe banana 2 egg whites Rinse spinach thoroughly in colander. Cut and peel ginger, set aside. In food processor or blender combine spinach, mint and ginger. Blend on low setting. Add honey and banana and blend until liquid consistency. Add egg whites, blend until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Transfer to porcelain bowl or glass dish. On clean skin apply a small amount of Green Honey Glow to entire face and neck. Apply using a fan brush or finger tips. Allow to remain on skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse and apply appropriate moisturizer. Store covered in refrigerator for up to one week. Potential Benefits: May help promote tight, glowing skin. Aloha Honey Hawaiian Delight Makes 2 treatments 1/2 ripe papaya 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced 2 Tbsp. green tea 2 Tbsp. honey Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. Peel papaya wedge and remove seeds. In blender or food processor, blend papaya and pineapple until pureed. Pour into glass bowl and combine honey and green tea. Mix well. Apply to face with fan brush or finger tips. Recline and rest for 10 – 15 minutes. Remove completely with tepid water and soft facial cloth. Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to one week. Potential Benefits: Helps to hydrate and facilitate exfoliation. |