Honey and other natural facial moisturizers

Throughout centuries, honey was used by legendary beauties as a skin care treatment. Cleopatra was well known for her honey and milk baths and so was the wife of the Roman Emperor Poppea, who used milk, honey and natural facial moisturizers to look youthful. When mass production of cosmetics commenced in the 1800s, honey became a popular ingredient. Present day manufacturers use honey in skin moisturizers, masks, hair conditioners, and shower gels.

When the skin is hydrated it maintains softness, elasticity and suppleness. When the skin ages and is exposed to environmental conditions and chemical agents, it is unable to retain water and therefore, the skin becomes dry. Thus, it is necessary to increase the hydration of the skin, which is possible with the use of moisturizers. Moisturizers prevent and treat dry skin, protect sensitive skin and improve skin tone and texture.

The use of products made from chemicals has been proven to be dangerous. When applied on the skin, creams and lotions will penetrate inside the body to other organs. It has also been discovered that chemically made cosmetics contain carcinogens which are a known cancer causing agent. Therefore, the general public is now switching to natural facial moisturizers and all other natural products.

Medical research has discovered that honey is an antimicrobial agent. It can attract and retain water because it is an anti-irritant. It also has antioxidant properties, which protects the skin from damage of UV rays and helps skin rejuvenation. You can add peach juice, avocado, wheat germ, or almond and use it as a moisturizer.

Natural moisturizing masks made of egg white or yolk, yogurt, sour cream and/or clay products, which consist of oils and vitamins, will nourish your skin.

Aloe vera moisturizers made in different ways are available in abundance. Its benefits are countless and act as a healing agent for dry skin, rashes, cracked skin, and burns. There is no necessity to pay high prices for an aloe vera product when you can mix aloe vera and olive oil and make your own homemade moisturizer.

Olive oil is a safe and natural moisturizer and it acts as a good toner and skin conditioner. It rejuvenates the skin and face and gives it a healthy glow. When massaged into the skin, it clears wrinkles and prevents formation of new wrinkles.

Other natural facial moisturizing ingredients are almond, avocado, grape seed, jojoba oil, and shea butter.

Before you buy natural facial moisturizers, you should always check the ingredients to ensure that the product contains the natural ingredients that are recommended for moisturizing. Natural facial moisturizers are effective, safe and when it is made at home, are not expensive.