There are many cosmetic products that promise to keep your skin hydrated, soft and wrinkle-free, and your hair shiny and healthy, however, most of them are quite expensive and full of chemicals that you all know are not so skin or hair-friendly. Therefore, stop looking for the perfect skin or hair product out there on supermarket or pharmacy shelves and look no further than your kitchen – that’s where you will find one of the most potent products for all your beauty needs and more. The product we have in mind is honey, also known as ‘liquid gold’ or ‘the food of gods’. This precious ingredient has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties that will nourish your body both from inside and out. Here are 20 of the many amazing benefits and uses that honey offers to you:
- Defy Aging Naturally
A spoonful of honey on a regular basis will help you defy the aging process naturally. This amazing ingredient possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help delay skin’s degeneration.
- Keep Your Hair Moisturized and Conditioned
Honey is rich in natural humectants that will perfectly moisturize your hair. You can either apply pure honey on your hair (leave it on for 2 hours) or add some honey to your everyday shampoo in order to treat damaged hair.
- Cleanse Your Face Naturally
Using honey as a natural cleanser will help you maintain healthy and blemish-free skin. ‘The food of the gods’ serves as a great exfoliating agent that gives amazing glow to skin and keeps it clean.
- It Serves as A Natural Antiseptic
Due to its great antiseptic properties, honey aids in the healing process of wounds, removes dead tissues and helps in the formation of new ones. It is rich in glucose oxidase that acts as a mild antiseptic agent.
- It’ll Give You Glowing Skin
A honey and tomato mask will give your skin an incredible glow within just a few minutes. Mix some honey with a tomato to obtain a thick paste and apply it to your face. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes and then rinse off.
- Highlight Your Hair
If you want to lighten your hair naturally, then honey will help you do that. The glucose oxidase contained in honey is also responsible for releasing hydrogen peroxide, known to lighten hair color. Apply a mixture of 4 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of water on a clean and damp hair. Let it sit for about 1 hour and then rinse off. Do this once a week to achieve best results.
- Moisturize Your Skin
Honey has the ability to draw moisture from the air and lock it into the skin, providing a long-lasting hydration. Take a teaspoon of pure honey and apply it evenly to a clean and dry skin. Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. Your skin will be perfectly hydrated and soft.
- Get Sunburn Relief By Using Honey
Get relief from sunburn and prevent further sunburn by using honey. Combine 1 part of honey with 2 parts of your moisturizer and apply it to the sunburnt areas. They will heal faster.
- Deep Cleanse Your Pores
Keep your skin pores clean by regularly applying honey on your skin. Honey is rich in enzymes that maintain healthy and clear skin, while its antibacterial properties help in preventing bacterial buildup which is the main culprit of breakouts and other skin imbalances.
- Honey Bath Soak
Honey contains powerful antioxidants that help restore skin and protect it from environmental damage. Take 2 tablespoons of honey and dissolve it in a cup of hot water. Add this mixture to your bathtub and relax.
- Treat Face Scars
Prepare a great face mask by mixing honey together with milk powder, almond oil and lemon juice. This mask is amazing for scar treatment as well as treatment of intense skin tanning. It can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.
- Hair Conditioner
Honey serves as a great hair conditioner. Mix honey with some olive oil and apply the mixture to a clean hair. This hair treatment will make your hair shiny and beautiful.
- Lighten Your Skin
Besides serving as a great natural lightening agent for hair, honey can also lighten your skin. Combine honey with milk and apply to a clean and dry face. This will help you reduce fine line and lighten your skin. Curd can serve as a replacement for milk.
- Treat Acne
Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, honey is able to prevent bacterial growth, which is actually one of the main causes for acne formation. On the other hand, its powerful anti-inflammatory properties help reduce irritation and redness. Apply honey to inflamed areas and let it works its magic for about 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
- It Will Help You Lose Weight
Honey is a natural sweetener that aids in weight loss and does not lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. Taking a glass of warm honey lemon water in the morning, on an empty stomach, will not only help you lose weight, but it will also keep you healthy.
- Exfoliate Your Skin Naturally
Prepare an amazing natural scrub that will help you keep your skin smooth and glowing. Combine honey with lemon juice and groundnut powder and apply this mixture all over your skin. Rub gently and leave on for five minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. All ingredients in this scrub have their own purpose. Honey will make your skin soft, lemon juice will help you eliminate any blemishes and groundnut powder will exfoliate it perfectly.
- Make Your Skin Supple
Prepare a face mask by mixing 3 teaspoons of rose water and a ¼ cup of honey. Apply the mask gently on your face and leave it on for about 15 minutes. You should do this treatment every now and then in order to maintain the beauty and suppleness of your skin.
- Make Your Lips Irresistible
Whenever your lips become dry and chapped, you should simply apply some honey and thus keep them well hydrated and silky.
- For Shiny Hair
If you want to restore the shine to your hair, mix tablespoon of honey with 4 cups of warm water. Use this mixture to rinse your hair after you’ve shampooed and washed it.
- Post-Bath Radiant Skin
Make your skin radiant, smooth and soft by adding a spoonful of honey to your bathing water.
These were the 20 amazing uses and benefits of honey we’ve chosen for you today. We leave it up to you to try all or some of them and see the incredible results for yourself.
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