Almond and Honey Facial Scrub

2 tablespoons of ground almonds
1 tablespoon honey

Grind almonds using a coffee grinder or crush finely using mortar and pestle. Add honey. Apply the mixture to the face and scrub in gentle circular motions for a minute or two. Rinse off.

Variation: Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise instead of honey.

Why it works: The natural oils in almonds is very rich in protein and is an emollient. Ground almonds help slough away dead skin while the honey promotes healing. Mayonnaise will help restore the skin's natural acid level because of the vinegar in it. It also has moisturizing properties because of the oils and eggs in its ingredients.