Each week, DOLLY's resident greenie, Gerdy, will share her knowledge of all things eco-friendly.
Gerdy's green tips #11
Green tip for this week:
Sweet as ...
Honey has been used forever to promote beautiful skin, even as far back as 4000 years ago in Egypt. Famous for soaking in milk and honey baths, Cleopatra can credit her smooth skin to honey's natural beautifying powers.
Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. It also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Honey can also healing those nasty blemished that appear on your face.
Try this ...
Put a thin layer of organic honey all over your cleansed face, and leave until it dries. Wash off with warm water. Not only is this tasty, but it's a great natural way to attain gorgeous, glowing skin.
For sores and other skin challenges try Active Manuka Honey from New Zealand. It has amazing healing powers for incurable skin ulcers so your zits will just love this stuff!
Green Benefits:
- No packaging
- Lasts for ages
- Pure and natural
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