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Since ancient times, individuals have used hive products for their nutritive and curative properties. This recipe for propolis and garlic acne antibiotic is easy to make and if you apply to the acne/pimple prone face each night before bed you will see great results.

Propolis is what the bees use to protect the hive from any invaders

by reducing the size of the entrance and by covering any holes or unwanted openings from the outside. It keeps the inside of the hive immaculate and the honey clean too!

Legend has it that the Egyptians used Propolis, honey and other resins to mummify their pharaohs preserving them, as far as possible, for the next life!

As well as producing a purely functional role in sealing and reinforcing the hive, Propolis also performs the role of immune system for the hive keeping it sterile and free of microbial invaders.

Pimples and acne are the bain of many teenagers.

Save Your Skin Recipe

Take 10 cloves of garlic and run through a juicer.

Add 50ml of propolis extract or one heaped tablespoon of propolis powder to the liquid and mix well.

Pop in a jar and apply each night before bed.

Rinse off in the shower in the morning.

This is one of the best antibiotic applications - if you have an internal infection you can drink this brew too.

Just drink one teaspoonful 3 - 6 times a day for internal antibiotic use.

It is reported that propolis contains about 180 different compounds and the waxy resin has previously been linked to improvements of general health, skin health, and oral health.

When it comes to the beauty of your skin, what you put in your mouth plays a critical role. Water and fiber help the body eliminate waste products that can otherwise linger and contribute to unhealthy-looking skin. Limit the intake of sugars—in excess they can bind with protein molecules and damage skin’s suppleness and elasticity—and up consumption of omega fatty acids (flaxseed, walnuts, salmon, etc.) which can help limit outbreaks of inflammatory skin problems like acne and eczema.

In terms of ingredients that eco-conscious consumers should look for in their skin care products, the list seems to be growing every day. Researchers are going beyond the lab to find natural ingredients that can be harvested sustainably and have been shown to improve skin tone and/or prevent blemishes, inflammation or premature aging. According to The Green Guide, label readers should look for organic jojoba oil, green tea, argan oil, shea butter, pomegranate and aloe vera, among other plant-based organic ingredients. Organic coconut oil is a great beauty aid for hydrating the face and body.