Honey and lime: not just good for curing sore throats

 Now everybody knows the lime and honey are great for soothing sore throats, and adding flavours to food and beverages.  But the duo also makes quite a potent facial cleanser especially for oily, acne-prone skin. First, honey has antibacterial properties which makes it a great cleanser even for sensitive skin.  Furthermore, it has the ability to absorb and retain moisture for the skin without any oiliness.  Skin will be left feeling softer as elasticity is maintained.  The second portion, citrus fruits such as lime and lemon, contain high levels of vitamin C and their extracts are often used in skincare lightening products as they are high in AHA.  At natural state, fresh lime juice is much too acidic and can irritate skin.  Be sure to keep the ingredients away from the eyes at all times as once in contact, it will sting like there is no tomorrow!

This natural treatment is great for the summer as it will eliminate excess oil build up.  Vitamin C in lime also acts as a light peel by removing dead skin cells, exposing a fresher, more even complexion. 

Honey Lime cleanser (for normal to oily skin): Dilute 1 teaspoon lime juice with 2 teaspoons distilled water.  Add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix all the ingredients together.  

(for dry and senstive skin): Use the mixture above and add 2 table spoons of yogurt.  The yogurt acts as a buffer to reduce the acidity of lime juice, and revitalizes with a radiant glow. 

Direction: Splash warm water on the face, gentle massage the cleanser on the face in small circular motion, starting with forehead.  Work your way down the t-zone, around cheekbones, and upper and lower lips.  The whole process should take about 2-3 minutes.  Once you evenly cover the entire facial area, leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.  If your skin feels irritated, rinse off immediately.  Apply your favourite moisturizer.  After treatment with fruits high in AHA, it is best to use plenty of sunscreen before stepping out as AHA treatment can cause skin to be more sensitive to sunlight.  

After repeating for a few weeks, you should see the difference in a more supple, clear, and lighter complexion.