BENEFITS OF USING HONEY ON SKIN

Honey is sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to but you might be surprised to learn that this ingredient has incredible skin benefits as it has antibacterial properties and skin saving antioxidants…………Check out the many benefits of Honey on the skin

Acne - Honey acts as a natural antibacterial so great for treating and preventing acne

Ageing - Because it’s full of antioxidants it slows down ageing

Complexion booster - Is very moisturising and helps create a glow

Clarifier - Opens the pores and makes them easy to unclog

HOW TO USE

1. Moisturizing Honey Mask: honey is a natural humectant meaning it draws moisture from  the air into the skin and ensures it’s retained it in  the layers where it’s needed most for penetrating, long- lasting hydration.    

Apply a thin layer of raw honey to slightly damp skin in a circular motion. Leave on face for at least 30 minutes and rinse off with warm water…Viola! Soft, radiant skin

1. Pore Cleanser: the enzymes in raw honey clarify skin and keep pores clear and clean. Plus, the anti-bacterial properties of honey and jojoba or coconut oil also prevent bacterial build-up that can lead to skin imbalances and breakouts.

Try it: Stir one tablespoon raw honey with two tablespoon jojoba oil or coconut oil and stir very well. Apply to clean, dry skin and massage gently in a circular motion, avoiding your eyes area. Rinse with warm water. 

1. Gentle Exfoliator: honey is loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, and other nutrients that nourish, cleanse and hydrate skin. Baking soda meanwhile is a gentle natural exfoliator that removes dead cells, allowing new cells to emerge for a radiant complexion.

Try it: mix two tablespoons of honey with one tablespoon baking soda. Splash your skin with water then, gentle rub the mixture on your face or body in a circular motion. Rinse well.

1. Sunburn Treatment: honey restores hydration to the deepest layers of sun- exposed skin and both honey and aloe Vera contain powerful anti inflammatories  to calm burned and aid- recovery.  

Try it: mix one part of raw honey with two pure aloe Vera gels. Apply to the affected area.

1. Acne Treatment: honey contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that thwart bacteria that can lend to breakouts. Its anti- inflammatory properties will calm redness and irritation. 

Try it: apply dab of raw honey to affected areas and let sit overnight. You can also add some drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil to the mix for deeper cleansing