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    Home » Cookbook Review » Sugar Facial Scrub with Honey from ‘Honey Crafting’

    LAST UPDATED: July 6, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 18, 2013 By Toni Dash 15 Comments

    Sugar Facial Scrub with Honey from ‘Honey Crafting’

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    Sugar Honey Facial Scrub

    I am completely besotted with a new book that has come my way: Honey Crafting. Like most, I respond quickly to the aesthetics of a book; its shape, any texture in the cover, color, font style. I immediately loved everything about this book. I love the handmade feel of the paper cover in amber tones of honey. I love the friendly fonts that harkens back to simpler times but that feel hip instead of ‘old’.

    Honey Crafting (F+W Media) book cover

    I’ve long believed in the properties of honey. I’ve been told if one eats honey from their local area it helps build their immune system. Years ago well before glycolic acid peels and microdermabrasion procedures were in vogue I had honey facials. The natural aesthetician swore by the antibacterial properties of honey. And of course it tastes and smells so wonderful, like the countryside on a lazy summer day.

    Honey in Bear Jar

    Honey Crafting presents the full gamut of honey opportunity. Beginning with a light and informative honey history, the book goes on to unfold a treasure trove of honey projects for the home, body and kitchen. The recipes range from intriguing (Molded Beeswax Ornaments, Beeswax Lantern), and soul warming (Chai Tea Body Scrub, Mandarin Clove Lip Balm), to utterly delicious (Chile Infused Honey, Honey Mustard Pork Chops) and irresistible. There is something for every cook, crafter, those sustainably minded and anyone who likes to have a hand in making the products they use and eat. The projects and recipes are simple with whole, clean ingredients that radiate ingenuity and flavor.

    Besides the clean, glossy pages with the large easy print and honey-colored titles, a favorite part of the book is a section at the end about beekeeping. Both authors, Leeann Coleman and Jayne Barnes, are beekeepers and producers of beeswax products. The authors provide a simple primer for those possible interested or others merely intrigued about the art which is making a strong resurgence. There is also a list of supply sources at the end of the book which I always appreciate.

    Sugar Honey Facial Scrub  in white bowl

    I’ll be sharing a delicious recipe for Honey Chili Chicken in my next post (and a giveaway of a copy of the book too!) but could not resist making a body care product that minus the essential oil is completely edible: Sugar Facial Scrub with Honey. It’s equal parts honey and sugar for a fabulous exfoliation and rejuvenating effect, and of course the price to make it can’t be beat.

    The essence of this book for me feels like laying in a hammock under a large shade tree in the late sultry heat of a summer’s day;  early evening crickets beginning to chirp, perhaps sipping on some of Honey Crafter’s Homemade Honey Lemonade. I found it to be a much needed respite in our cyber-driven 24/7 world, and one that I crave. I’m sure I’ll spend many hours of escape wiling through recipes and projects, leaving my kitchen smelling sweetly of a simpler time.

    Sugar Honey Facial Scrub on spoon

    Sugar Honey Facial Scrub

    Sugar Facial Scrub with Honey

    "This simple, rejuvenating facial scrub harnesses the full healing power of honey. Honey has the properties that can kill harmful bacteria that live on your skin, and cause blemishes and infections. It's also rich with Vitamin B, that can prevent your skin from becoming scaly and irritated" -Honey Crafting
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 cup Honey
    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 2-3 drops of your favorite Essential Oil*

    Supplies:

    • 1 pint Jar with lid
    • Large bowl

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, briskly mix together the sugar, honey, and oils until fully blended.
    • Refridgerate in a tightly covered jar.

    Notes

    *I used a mix of Lavendar and Tea Tree oil for their antibacterial and soothing qualities.
    Recipe excerpted with permission from ‘Honey Crafting’ (F+W Media)
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    Sugar Honey Facial Scrub on spoon on metal tray

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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. The Nova Studio says

      June 05, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      What a great scrub! Sort of tempting to not eat it… 😉

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    2. Leeann Coleman says

      March 07, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Hi there! I’m Leeann Coleman, one of the co-authors of the book, “Honey Crafting” which you have reviewed. Thank you so very much for your kind words! Jane and I both worked very hard on the book – glad to see you appreciate it so much.

      Honey is a perfect food. It contains everything necessary to sustain human live, even water. It never ever spoils – it may crystallize, but it is still good. That is why is is so important that we save our honeybee populations around the globe. I would ask that your readers help us in this mission by doing a couple of simple things: First – plant wildflowers in the garden for the bees to enjoy, and also blooming shrubs and flowering trees are great. Second – buy local, organic produce. Tell factory farms (the users of most bee-killing pesticides and fungicides) to take a hike!

      Keep up the good work. Your blog is wonderful.

      Bee happy,

      Lee

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    3. gracie says

      February 24, 2014 at 8:46 am

      how many time does it last?:o

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      • Toni Dash says

        February 24, 2014 at 5:21 pm

        Gracie the original recipe did not specify that but I’d imagine at least a few weeks.

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    4. Melanie says

      July 11, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      this sounds so cool to try 🙂 but I was just wondering, so you HAVE to put the essential oil in it? or is it just as good without it?

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    5. Sandra @ The Sensible Mom says

      June 19, 2013 at 11:40 am

      I’m a DIY-er, too, and this facial scrub looks perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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    6. Helene D'souza says

      June 19, 2013 at 2:23 am

      Just yesterday I was thinking that my skin needs some dedication. With the humidity so high I don’t dare to use creams on my skin, I tend to get irritations and that just makes my skin worse. Glad I stumbled upon your homemade facial scrub Toni.

      Reply
    7. Mr. & Mrs. P says

      June 18, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      So easy…. Love that you can change it up with oils…

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      • Toni Dash says

        June 18, 2013 at 7:13 pm

        I love that too!

        Reply
    8. Jennifer-The Adventuresome Kitchen says

      June 18, 2013 at 6:35 am

      Oh my! I’ve been making homemade scrubs for awhile now, but never thought to use honey! I’m going to give this a try right now! What a marvelous book!

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      • Toni Dash says

        June 18, 2013 at 12:30 pm

        Honey is so great for your skin. This was a good kickstart for me to start using it again.

        I changed out most of the pics on the post after publishing it for other shots better showing the texture and consistency if you want to peek in again! Let me know what you think if you make it!

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        • Jennifer-The Adventuresome Kitchen says

          June 18, 2013 at 3:50 pm

          Ooh I like those. You really see the grain from the sugar now and how it doesn’t desolve. Makes me want to lick the spoon before adding the lavender oil!

        • Toni Dash says

          June 18, 2013 at 7:13 pm

          I did not love the other pics for that very reason so I redid them. You really could use any oils for the affect you want; rosemary or mint for more a more incorporating affect, citrus, endless possibilities.

    9. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      June 18, 2013 at 5:25 am

      Ooooh I really wanna try this scrub now!

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      • Toni Dash says

        June 18, 2013 at 12:28 pm

        Don’t you love knowing you can make beauty products from your pantry that actually are great for your skin, healthy and cheap! Let me know what you think Kayle if you try it. It leaves the skin plump and lovely.

        Reply

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