Schedule 'Me Time'
Busy moms are experts at making appointments—teachers, doctors, dentists. However, how many of you actually squeeze in a “Me Time” appointment? It’s not always that simple to set up a much-needed spa day, but did you know you can have one in the comfort of your own home? How about if we told you everything you need may very well be in your pantry? After the kids go to bed, put on some relaxing music, light a few velitas and treat yourself to a honey facial or bath with a few simple recipes.
Add Honey to Your Day!
According to the National Honey Board, honey attracts and retains moisture, which makes it perfect for body cleansers, creams, shampoos and conditioners. If you’re pressed for time, you can simply add a bit of honey to your moisturizer or soap to use every day. If you happen to have more than five minutes to spare, try a relaxing Chocolate Milk Bath.
Have a Good Skin Care Routine
Make sure you remove your makeup and cleanse twice a day to keep your skin looking its best. To add a bit of radiance to your skin after cleansing, try making a Honey and Milk Refining Mask. Honey has antibacterial properties, which is also great for treating acne. This is a wonderfully relaxing and natural way to get rid of those unwanted barros and show off your beautiful skin. Whether you have peaches and cream complexion or the golden glow of a goddess, don’t forget to add SPF when you go out!
Love Your Locks
We can’t have soft and supple looking skin with drab hair. ¡Claro que no! To make sure our luxurious Latina locks match our beautiful golden glow, try mixing honey with olive oil and work through your hair prior to washing. This simple recipe makes for a great hair conditioner! Just a touch of mascara, and you will be ready for a day out with the family!
Dulces Besos
Honey is known to moisturize, disinfect and heal chapped lips. It has natural antibacterial properties, which provide protection for your lips. Try this simple recipe using sweet almond oil and peppermint or go completely Martha Stewart, and create a lip balm with a little bit of color.
Get Three Senses Involved
Mixing honey with other natural elements, like pumpkin, makes for an even more radiant and glowing experience. Pumpkin enzymes dissolve dead skin cells and a drop of honey ensures your skin stays moisturized and soft with this amazing Harvest Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask. This mask can be used as often as you like and also includes pineapple and green tea. ¡Qué delicia! Save the leftover ingredients and make yourself a well-deserved relaxation tea.
Give Your Feet a Rest
If you’re watching a movie at home with la familia or working from your at-home office, treat yourself with a Milk and Honey Foot Bath! Even Dr. Oz agrees, we don’t always have the time and money to spend on spas, but we deserve to look and feel great. Try this recipe, and make yourself a cozy foot bath. The milk helps to replenish dry skin, the cinnamon helps stimulate circulation, and the honey will keep your feet moisturized and soft.
Treat Your Hands
If you love bracelets, rings and nail laquer to dress up your hands, make sure your canvas is soft and radiant. Try making this hand moisturizer using cocoa powder, yogurt and honey. Sounds more like dessert, but cocoa powder contains disease-fighting plant compounds and is known to help lower blood pressure.
Sweeten Your Nails
Whether you love nail art or prefer a more natural look, keep your hands looking beautiful and neat by taking care of your cuticles. Before you have those avocados for lunch today, keep a slice on the side for an at-home DIY spa day. Beautylish has whipped up a delicious recipe using our favorite fruit, including a bit of Himalayan Salt to use as a scrub.
It Starts From Within
Remember that what you put into your body leaves footprints on your skin, so before grabbing a jar of refined white sugar, consider using honey. And give your recipes a delicious kick of flavor while enjoying the health benefits. Check out the Honey site for more information on how to be radiant inside and out!
