i cant find the honey face wash thread- but it doesn't seem to be working for me?

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i've been applying the honey. leaving it on for about 15 minutes then removing with a hot facecoth and moisturising with coconut oil. all this only for the last 2 nights but skin feels dry.

what al i doing wrong?

I didn't see the original thread, but I can tell you what works for me:

1. Massage grapeseed oil into face and remove with hot water and clean cloth, until all traces of make-up are gone;
2. Massage honey into damp face, again remove with hot water and cloth;
3. Dab TINY amount of honey onto any spots/red patches and leave overnight (with hair tied back and sleeping on non-precious pillowcase).

I do a honey "mask" for about 30 mins twice per week, but no more. The routine has made my skin heal faster, stay clearer and feel very "balanced" - no dry or oily bits.

Oh, and in the mornings I just use water and honey.

thanks nom. will get some grapeseed oil and try that.
do you moisturise with anything?

You're welcome. I moisturise with Avene's Skin Recovery Cream at night, and Bravura London's SPF 15 Skin Balancing Cream (or something like that) during the day. I've used those moisturisers for ages as they're non-clogging and very good for sensitive skin, the honey came later and just slotted in well with the rest of my routine - I didn't change anything to make it work.

I like both coconut and grapeseed oil, but marginally prefer grapeseed for my skin (easier and a bit more moisturising IME). However, before you buy anything else it's probably worth using the coconut oil to remove your make-up and then massaging the honey into slightly damp skin before removing with a cloth - it'll probably work just as well and save you some money.

ok. that's great. thank you.