Honey has long been known to be beneficial for its antiseptic and healing properties, but did you know that honey is also great for slowing down the aging process? Apparently this, together with the bathing in milk thing, was one of Cleopatra’s beauty secrets!

What’s new in anti-aging skin care? Well forget about products! Honey is packed full of antioxidants and it actually attracts and retains moisture which will keep your skin looking plump and youthful. Use honey as part of your beauty ritual and you could possibly banish fine lines and wrinkles, just like Cleopatra would banish disloyal subjects! Honey also improves the skin’s own natural elasticity and boosts collagen production.

You can use honey on its own as a simple mask. Take a thin layer of raw honey ( about a spoonful should do the trick) and apply it to your dampened skin. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes ( or as long as you can bear having sticky stuff on your face, but it will be worth it in the end, I promise!). Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Voila! Glowing skin! Repeat twice a week. This mask is even good for sensitive skin as honey is very gentle.

If you love this this face mask, you also have to try our DIY Chocolate Face Masks.

If you are feeling adventurous, here is another anti-aging mask you can try:

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ( remember that cocoa is perfect for Valentines Day as it puts you in a good mood and boosts libido too!)
1 mashed avo – avo is full of omega 3s, so it counteracts inflammation and boosts moisture
A little cooled green tea – one of the best antioxidants, so this is an anti-aging gem.
2 dessert spoons of raw honey – cleanses, detoxifies and gives you a glowing, youthful complexion.
1 tablespoon of oatmeal – this natural exfoliant  also works wonders if you have any skin problems like eczema or psoriasis.

Mix all the goodies together and apply them to your skin. Leave for about 20 minutes (or as long as you can bear it! I also wouldn’t advise you go anywhere near your better half with this on, as it may scare him off all together!) Rinse off with warm water and gently pat your face dry. Now you know exactly how to get glowing skin for your hot date!

Article by: Maryanne Young