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AllAyurvedics
Skin3 min

Honey and milk cleanse for dry skin

When winter air leaves skin rough, a gentle cleanse with raw milk and honey is a soft alternative to soap. It suits dry, vata-type skin well.

Illustrated still life with honey, cotton pads.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon raw (unboiled) milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure honey
  • A cotton pad

How to prepare

  1. Mix the milk and honey in a small bowl.

How to use

  • Dip the cotton pad and wipe the face and neck gently. Massage for a minute.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. Use in the evening, a few times a week.

Precautions

  • Skip if you are allergic to milk or honey.
  • Make a fresh mix each time; do not store it.
  • Very dry, cracked or itchy skin that does not improve may be eczema — see a dermatologist.