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Honey Astringent




    You may have explored the goodness of honey and included it in your diet; however, are you aware of its effectiveness for your skin? If not, then you will be surprised to know that honey is a natural astringent and it is simply wonderful for your skin. Honey helps to build the body's immune system and works as an energy booster-at the same time honey is a great natural skin toner for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

Making honey astringent is very easy. Just get hold of some natural ingredients and prepare a skin care recipe at home.

Things you need for Honey Astringent:

  • 1-2 tablespoon honey
  • Few drops of sandalwood oil
  • A pinch of musk or sandalwood chips


  • ¼ teaspoon lavender oil
  • ? Teaspoon clove oil
  • 1 teaspoon bergamot oil
  • 4 tablespoon rose water
  • 4 tablespoons orange flower water
  • Air tight glass bottle

Preparation of Honey Astringent:

  • In a glass bottle, mix 1-2 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoon of rose water.
  • After few minutes, add some drops of sandalwood oil and a pinch of musk.
  • Shake the bottle gently as you add the components.
  • Pour lavender oil, clove oil and bergamot oil in the bottle and mix with the bottle content.
  • Add 4 tablespoons orange flower water in the end
  • Keep the jar in a cool place for 2 weeks, no need to refrigerate.
  • Make sure that the bottle is airtight.

How to apply Honey Astringent:

  • Clean the face with a good cleanser before applying the honey tonic.
  • Saturate a cotton ball with the astringent solution and gently wipe it all over your face and neck
The use of honey astringent tightens and hydrates the skin. Individuals with sensitive skin can use this as well. Honey astringent is a great favorite with beauty experts.

Caution: Do not use the honey astringent if your skin is very sensitive and prone to allergy. Consult a dermatologist before using any new beauty care product.

If you want more information on natural beauty treatments, we suggest that you check our section Natural Facial Toners.



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