Sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Not everything that man has invented with our superior intellect has proven to be good for the planet on the large scale and for our skin on the smaller scale. The secrets of beautiful, radiant skin did not die with Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian temptress and leader. Of course, Cleopatra didn't think of her skin regime as natural or organic skin care. All skin care was natural and organic in Cleopatra's day.

Egypt is known as the land of milk and honey and for good reason. Milk and honey were at the core of Cleopatra's skin care regime. Milk and honey have superb antimicrobial and cleansing properties. When used together these properties are even further enhanced.    

Acne

Antimicrobial agents prevent the growth of bacteria. Bacteria need water. Honey, which is high in sugar, severely limits the amount of water available to the bacteria. Another essential for bacteria growth is nitrogen. The low protein content and low acidity of honey, deprives the bacteria its food. What does bacteria mean to the skin? Bacteria are the number one cause of acne. A honey-based natural organic skin care ointment is an excellent treatment for minor acne flare-ups and doesn't dry out the skin. In addition, honey absorbs impurities from the pores of the skin, another plus for acne sufferers.

Make a honey cleanser by mixing one-tablespoon honey with two tablespoons ground almonds, and ½ teaspoon of lemon juice. Dampen your face first, then rub mixture on your face and rinse with warm water. It is the perfect natural organic skin care cleanser.

Moisturizer

From the days of Cleopatra to the Middle Ages and from our American pioneers until today, milk and honey combinations are at the core of natural organic skin care and in particular, natural organic moisturizes. Honey, which is high in antioxidants, offers protections against premature aging, skin damage and skin cancer. Yes, sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Milk and honey was Cleopatra's natural skin care treatment of choice, and today it is becoming the skin care preference of people around the world.

A good natural and organic moisturizer for skin care is made from two tablespoons milk and two tablespoons honey. Smooth the mixture over your face and throat, then allow it to dry for ten minutes. Rinse off the mixture with warm water.

For all over body moisturizing add ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup milk to a warm bath and soak. You'll be amazed at the smoothness and radiance of your skin after the bath.