Discover the benefits of honey for the skin and take the opportunity to check out some homemade recipes with the food to have divine skin!
In addition to being very tasty and rich in minerals, vitamins and natural enzymes, honey is a great ally for health, however, it is also very suitable for treatments and skin care, due to its antiseptic and anti-oxidant properties. Therefore, we have separated some of the benefits of honey for the skin and also homemade beauty recipes using the food.
But, first of all, it is also worth remembering that honey, in cosmetics, is also super good for the skin. Especially in face masks, like these ones here.
Benefits of honey for the skin
1. Natural moisturizer
Immediately after being applied to the skin, honey acts as a natural moisturizer that even matches any skin type. This effect is due to the sugar contained in honey, which helps maintain water in the skin.
How to use honey as a moisturizer? After washing your skin, apply the food and leave it to act for approximately 20 minutes. Soon after, wash and dry.
2. Helps combat aging
Because it is rich in antioxidants, honey, therefore, fights free radicals and, consequently, prevents cell damage, thus helping to prevent skin aging.
If you want to use honey for these purposes, simply apply it to your skin. Furthermore, eating the food, whether alone or accompanied by other nutrients, also helps treat the skin.
3. Removes blemishes and scars
According to research and studies, the benefits of honey go far beyond hydrating and exfoliating the skin. The food has properties that stimulate tissue growth, therefore, minimizing blemishes and scars on the skin.
Professionals still claim that this is, without a doubt, one of the most important clinical uses of honey.
4. Skin scrub
In addition to acting as a great exfoliant for the skin, honey also has a cleansing action. This is due to its smooth consistency.
How to use honey as an exfoliant? First, mix two tablespoons of honey and 1/4 tablespoon of baking soda. Right after mixing, apply to the skin and let it act for a few minutes. Then wash and dry.
3 Homemade beauty recipes using honey
Honey and Yogurt facial mask
The honey and yogurt mask, in addition to being very simple and economical, is great for keeping your facial skin blemish-free and hydrated.
Firstly, to make it, you need 2 tablespoons of honey and ½ cup of natural yogurt. Mix the ingredients in a container, apply to the entire face and leave for 20 minutes. Then, wash with water and dry.
In addition to being used on the skin, this recipe can also be used on the hair.
Honey Mask with Coconut Oil
The honey and coconut oil mask is great for hydrating and exfoliating the skin, leaving it looking more vibrant and healthy.
First, mix a teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of coconut oil. Afterwards, massage for a few minutes onto washed skin with light, circular movements. Wash and dry your face after completing the entire procedure.
Honey scrub with oats
For this super simple recipe, you will need a teaspoon of honey and a spoon of oats. First, mix the ingredients in a container and apply to the skin with circular movements. Afterwards, leave it to act for 10 minutes, wash and rinse.
In addition to exfoliating the skin, getting rid of blackheads and pimples, this homemade exfoliant recipe helps remove blemishes and imperfections from the skin.
Curiosities
- First of all, to know whether the honey is pure or not, put a tablespoon in a glass (500ml) of water. If it’s fake, it will dissolve in the water, while the real thing collects at the bottom of the glass.
- Did you know? The darker it is, the more antioxidants the product contains. Cool huh?
- The product has no expiration date.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? Take the opportunity to also check out: White spots on the skin, what they are° Types and treatments.
Sources: Your Health, Huff Post,Vix.
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