Thank the bees for making honey!
Did you know that when honey is used topically (as, for example, a wound dressing), hydrogen peroxide is produced by dilution of the honey with body fluids? As a result, hydrogen peroxide is released slowly and acts as an antiseptic. Honey also prevents free radicals from forming, which prevents inflammation. Honey is acidic. The pH of honey is commonly between 3.2 and 4.5. This relatively acidic pH level prevents the growth of many bacteria. It can also act as a light “peel”.
Because of it’s antiseptic nature, honey can act as a preservative in your home made products.
I still recommend keeping them in the fridge and remember to boil your containers before pouring the product into them. These recipes should keep for a few weeks, maybe up to a month in the fridge.
Have fun experimenting..

Cucumber-Honey Toner:
Great for sensitized, inflamed, acneic skin. The cucumber soothes sunburn, too!

Juice 1 cucumber. If you don’t have a juicer, puree in a blender and drain away the liquid.
Add 2 teaspoons of honey and mix.
Smooth your toner on the face and neck area after cleansing. Allow the product to air dry for a few minutes and rinse clean.

Honey-Apple Pack:
Apple is a natural source of malic acid, a popular AHA. Use this product if you are experiencing a build up of dead skin. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 peeled, cored apple with a tablespoon of honey and pulse until smooth. Apply mixture to face and allow it to stay for 15 minutes, then rinse.

Honey and Oat Face Scrub:
Y’all know how I loooove to use  oats in my skin treatments! Here is a yummy way to scrub away dead skin cells while soothing irritation.

Combine 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon finely-ground almonds, 2 tablespoons dry oatmeal, and a dollup of yogurt. Massage mixture gently onto face, then rinse with warm water.

Honey Hair Conditioning Treatment:
This is wonderful for a bathtub treat!

For lustrous, silky, healthy hair and scalp, simply combine 1/2 cup honey and 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup olive oil. Massage scalp with this conditioner, then wrap your hair in a steamy, towel. Relax for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse as usual.