Updated: 31st July 2023
Honey's consistency and its ability to blend well with other natural ingredients like oils, fruits, and yoghurt make it an ideal base for DIY skin care recipes.
If you loved our previous blog that dived into honey-based skincare, you're in for another treat. Whether you're an experienced DIY skincare aficionado or just beginning your journey towards a more natural regimen, these recipes are designed to inspire, engage, and enrich your skincare experience.
Here are some of our favourite recipes at N-Essentials.
Green Honey Mask
The mask’s unique, gel-like consistency is a result of the harmonious blend of fresh spinach and mint. The honey lends a delightful stickiness to the mask, while the ripe banana adds a creamy smoothness. The zingy ginger provides a subtle granular feel, giving your skin a gentle, natural scrub. Each application of the Green Honey Mask promises an experience that is both indulgent and refreshing, a sensorial treat for your skin.
Follow this recipe to make enough for two masks.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh mint
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 1 piece (1-inch) ginger
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 egg whites
Directions:
- Rinse spinach thoroughly in a colander.
- Cut and peel ginger, set aside. In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, mint and ginger.
- Blend on a low setting. Add honey and banana and blend until liquid consistency. Add egg whites, and blend until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Transfer to a porcelain bowl or glass dish.
Usage:
- On clean skin, apply a small amount to the entire face and neck using your fingertips.
- Leave on skin for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse and apply your regular moisturiser.
- Discard any remaining amount.
Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath
Turn every bath into a frothy, vanilla-scented sanctuary. Banish the winter blues and dissolve away the harshness of the day by relaxing in a soothing bath. With this DIY recipe for a Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath, you’ll never miss an opportunity to soak in the bath again. Try out this recipe to make four treatments.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet almond oil
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup castile liquid soap
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
- Measure the oil into a medium bowl, then carefully stir in the remaining ingredients until the mixture is fully blended.
- Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight-fitting stopper or lid. Shake gently before using.
Usage:
Swirl the desired amount into the bathtub under running water, then step in and descend into a warm, silky escape. Discard any remaining amount.
Cucumber Honey Eye Nourisher
The cool, refreshing sensation as you gently dab it onto your skin will instantly make you feel like you’re at the spa. As the nourisher sinks into your skin, take a moment to bask in the sensations of a natural eye mask. Try out this recipe to make four treatments.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. aloe vera gel
- 2 tsp. cucumber, peeled with seeds removed
- ½ tsp. honey
- ½ tsp. chamomile tea
Directions:
- Steep chamomile tea in boiling water.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a food processor or blender combine cucumber, aloe vera and honey. Blend on a low setting.
- Add chamomile tea. Blend until smooth.
Usage:
Apply gently under your eyes using your fingers. This eye mask is best applied chilled. You can rub it in, or leave it on for 10 minutes and pat dry. Discard any remaining amount.
Honey Soap
This Honey Soap recipe gently foams and gives your face the appearance of glowing skin.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp. castile liquid soap
- ½ cup glycerine
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until they are fully blended.
- Pour into a clean plastic bottle.
Usage:
- Pour onto a clean face sponge or soft cloth, and gently rub onto the face.
- Wash away with warm water.
- Discard any remaining amount.
Harvest Pumpkin Mask
Another wonderful and easy-to-make mask, the Harvest Pumpkin Mask leaves you with the appearance of softer, smoother skin. This recipe makes enough for four masks.
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp. pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 4 tsp. cornmeal
- 2 tsp. aloe vera gel
- 2 tsp. pineapple, diced
- 1 tsp. green tea
- ½ tsp. sunflower oil
- 6 drops frankincense essential oil (optional)
- 4 drops cinnamon extract (optional)
Directions:
- Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool.
- In a blender or food processor, puree pineapple and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add pumpkin, honey and aloe. Mix well.
- Stir in sunflower oil, green tea and cornmeal.
- Discard the remaining green tea. Add frankincense essential oil and cinnamon extract if using. Stir well.
Usage:
- Apply a small amount of pumpkin mask to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck.
- Massage in circular motions, gently buffing skin.
- Apply more products as needed.
- Leave a thin layer of pumpkin mask on your face and neck for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse with tepid or cool water and pat dry with a soft towel. Follow up with your regular moisturiser.
- Discard any remaining amount.
Disclaimer:
Please be aware that some DIY products contain water or water-based ingredients. They do not include preservatives to extend their shelf life. For best results and to ensure safety, we recommend using these products the day it is made. If any remains, please discard it to prevent the risk of bacterial growth. Always prioritise safety and freshness when creating and using homemade skincare and haircare products.
Why Choose N-essentials?
N-Essentials offers a variety of raw materials that help you with your DIY projects. Whether you’re making a small batch at home or preparing for a larger commercial order, we’ve got the wholesale quantities to keep up.
What’s even better is that we offer shipping Australia-wide at competitive prices. Explore the full range on the website now to find the ingredients for your next project.
Try out any of these recipes and let us know how you go! For more lifestyle recipes, feel free to explore the N-Essentials blog page. Contact our team for more information.