CW Anti-Aging Facial with Manuka Honey, Coconut Oil & Frankincense

I have a goal to be kinder to my skin because the cruel reality of aging skin dawns often here in Wyoming.  I love the wide open spaces here where the air is clean (scoured clean by wind) but oh is it dry!  Once again, EOs come to my rescue, with their restorative properties...along with another find so keep reading :)

My dry skin was begging for  something hydrating, deep penetrating and nourishing!  My daughter had raved about a DIY facial of honey and coconut oil...I took this idea a little further for my "mature" skin.  

Break out the big guns: Manuka honey, coconut oil and Frankincense!

If you haven't heard of Manuka honey from New Zealand, it's time you did!  Manuka is a "live" honey of medicinal quality.  It's sweet yes, but because it's produced by bees foraging on Tea Tree or Manuka bushes, it has a bit of a Melaleuca taste to it.  This honey has high anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it's used to heal severe burns or open wounds and, there's hundreds of clinical studies backing it's superior healing properties.  Here's an article written by the Medicine Hunter about Manuka honey.
  

Along with the anti-bacterial properties of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, you're looking at fantastic properties for those of you prone to breakouts!

For aging skin, Manuka honey penetrates deep, soothing and moisturizing while doing a fabulous job of cleansing at the same time.  You'll actually feel a small bit of a sting to this honey when it's on your skin...this is because it's "active".  You can find this brand of Manuka Honey in my Amazon Store!

I won't go into too much detail about our friend, the jar of Organic, Extra Virgin, Cold Pressed Coconut Oil...we're all pretty much convinced by now that coconut oil is extremely beneficial for our skin, brain and overall health.

Frankincense is an ancient "regenerative" essential oil.  

It's powerful anti-aging and anti-cancer properties (sesquiterpenes) make it the perfect addition to this super "regenerative" facial!  






Without further ado, here's the very simple recipe for brighter, healthier, clear skin!  Which by the way is wonderful for dry hands, and whole body moisturizing.  Simply increase amounts of ingredients.

For Facial Treatment
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1 teaspoon Manuka Honey
1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
2 drops Frankincense


Mix in the palm of your hand and spread an even layer on your freshly washed face.  Let the tasty blend (YUM) sit on your skin for 10 minutes and rinse.  No need to wash skin afterwards.
  

Enjoy!