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Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains water. Because honey is also an anti-irritant, it is suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products. All-natural honey is an effective treatment for minor abrasions and burns. A recent review of medical research documents its effectiveness as an antimicrobial agent. Corn Meal is an exfoliant to help to smooth your skin by removing dead cells to reveal newer ones underneath. Grape Seed Oil is a preferred cosmetic ingredient for damaged and stressed tissues, possessing regenerative and restructuring qualities which allow a better control of skin moisturization. It can help skin retain the normal structure of epithelium cells and nerve cells via supporting the cell membranes. It is noted to be especially effective for repair of the skin around the eyes. Used as an all-over skin moisturizer, grape seed oil is known to reduce the look of stretch marks. A light, thin oil, grape seed oil leaves a glossy film over the skin when used as a carrier oil for essential oils in aromatherapy. It contains more linoleic acid than many other carrier oils. Sugar is a mild exfoliant to help to smooth your skin by removing dead cells to reveal newer ones underneath. |
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