As far back as the first century B.C., honey has been used in skin care treatments. It can be traced throughout history as a natural skin remedy that even Cleopatra used daily. The natural ingredients contained within honey include vitamins and minerals that the skin needs for cell growth and removal, such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur, iron, phosphate, copper, iodine, zinc, and vitamin B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3… just to name a few. There are numerous positive skin care properties – the most prominent being it's ability to moisturize. Moreover, it assists in the rejuvenation of the skin which leads to fever lines and wrinkles. Honey also promotes elasticity and smoothness, making it a natural anti-aging treatment. Finally, honey not only keeps the skin young and beautiful it assists in the process of healing and the removal of blemishes, acne and scars. Therefore, we have included several different treatments that include honey as the staple ingredient in hopes to inspire you with new thoughts and ideas on how to update or revitalize your service menu. Buttermilk & Honey Body Scrub 55 minutes for $155 Indulge your client's body with our Buttermilk & Honey Body Scrub formulated with moisture rich honey, creamy buttermilk, fragrant almonds and anti-aging oils. Based on an ancient beauty ritual, this natural skin cleanser and exfoliator is massaged onto the skin helping to purify, slough off dead skin cells leaving skin nourished, smooth and brightened. After a Spa Body Shower, your client will then experience the relaxation that a 30 Minute Champagne Oil Body Massage gives. LeVonne de Spa Waterford, Mich. www.levonnedespa.net Milk and Honey Body Buff 60 minutes for $74 Unveil silken skin with an exfoliating and hydrating treatment utilizing a special milk and honey formula. Your client's entire body will be polished to reveal fresh, glowing skin, followed by an application of replenishing butter containing vitamins A, B, C, E, K, collagen and lecithin to soften and protect your client's skin. End treatment with steam therapy or massage. Looking Glass Salon Milan, Ind. www.lookingglassmilan.com Milk and Honey Body Wrap60 minutes for $80 This is a luxurious and highly conditioning body treatment which restores balance to dry, sensitive, flaky skin and oily complexions. It will soothe irritated and reddened skin even in cases of sunburn. It can also be used as a hair treatment to condition. (Not advisable for anyone highly allergic to dairy). Sunday's Ultimate Day Spa Columbus, Ga. www.sundaysdayspa.com Wai Meli Wahi50 minutes for $110 This treatment begins with a dry brush body exfoliation followed by the application of fresh honey. While wrapped, your client will receive a Maui scalp massage. Allow your client to luxuriate in this sumptuous body mask designed to restore skin balance and leave dry skin feeling revitalized and nourished. Maui Spa & Wellness Center Boca Raton, Fla. www.themauispa.com Whipped Honey Scrub45 minutes for $85 Made from the finest fresh sea salt, rich in vitamin E and C, combined with honey and natural oils, this all-natural, whipped honey scrub helps to remove dead skin and impurities and to stimulate renewal of skin texture, leaving a silky smooth appearance. The Spa at Willow Bend Plano, Texas www.spawb.com Bee Perfect Manicure$45 for 50 minutes This treatment uses pure honey which protects and acts as a skin rejuvenator with its antioxidants. An exfoliation with a whipped honey scrub is followed by a pure honey mask to trap and seal in moisture – leaving skin soft and supple; finished with polish. Red Mountain Resort & Spa St. George, Utah www.redmountainspa.com Warm Milk & Honey Sugar Scrub $160 for 50 minutes Natural antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids derived from sugar cane work with honey, coconut and jojoba oils to promote younger and healthier skin. This treatment finishes with a warm honey rinse under a vichy shower and a skin-quenching milk and honey body butter application. Allegria Spa Avon, Colo. www.allegriaspa.com Milk and Honey Body Wrap60 minutes for $85 The Milk and Honey Body Wrap is a maximum performance conditioning and revitalizing body wrap; ideal to indulge and regenerate body skin. Lactic acid eliminates dry rough spots, vitamins and trace elements activate skin metabolism. After a soothing milk and honey body scrub, a luscious milk and honey body mask will be painted over your client's body and then they will be cocooned in thermal blankets. After removal, your client will be treated to a milk and honey moisture treatment. Skin balance is restored, and instantly imports a velvety soft skin. Blue Lotus Day Spa Tampa, Fla. www.bluelotustampa.comWant to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.