Applied with cotton wool, honey water refreshes, tones and moisturizes the skin. It can also be used as a gentle aftershave lotion. The basic recipe is suitable for normal to oily skins. For dry skin, reduce the mandarin essential oil to 1 drop and replace the frankincense with 2 drops of chamomile oil. Apply to freshly cleansed (or shaved) skin twice a day. Honey water may leave the skin feeling very slightly sticky for a few hours. If so, you may prefer to rinse it off with cool water after about 30 minutes – time enough for the active ingredients to take effect.

• ¼ tsp clear honey
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• 100 ml distilled water
• Plastic funnel
• 2 drops pure mandarin essential oil
• 1 drop pure frankincense essential oil

Warm the honey, cider vinegar and 15 ml of the distilled water in a heat­proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until the honey has dissolved. Pour into a dark, glass bottle, using a funnel. Add the essential oils and shake well. Top up with the remaining distilled water and shake. Keeps for up to two weeks in a cool, dark place. Shake well before every use.

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