Honey is a delicious and nutritious addition to any diet. Rich in B vitamins and natural immune system builders, honey is excellent for overall health. Did you know that honey is also an excellent beauty product to be applied directly to the skin? In this article we will discuss several innovative ways to add honey to your health and beauty regimen.
Nourish your skin with honey by making a simple mask and by adding honey to your daily diet. Honey hydrates the skin and is chock full of nutrients, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. It is rich in antioxidants such as catechin and caffeic acid. These two essential ingredients protect your skin against damage caused by the environment and oxidation. Treat your face to a simple, pure honey beauty mask once a week while you enjoy a cup of chamomile tea laced with honey for its soothing and health giving benefits. When you have finished your tea, give your face a quick cool rinse. You’ll find that the honey has refined the tone of your skin and left you with a beautiful, healthy glow.
For an extra moisturizing mask, mash a very ripe banana with a tablespoon of honey. If you want your mask very smooth, you can put it in the blender. Wash your face as usual then apply the mask and relax for about fifteen minutes. Rinse the mask off with warm water. Perform a final rinse with cold water to tone your skin and close pores. The banana will add extra nutrients and moisture to your skin, and the naturally hydrating effects of the honey and the cool water rinse will help your skin retain this nourishing moisture. This is an especially good way to tone, balance and moisturize oily skin because it provides hydration without adding oil.
If your skin is dry, try making an ultra-moisturizing mask using a couple of tablespoons of honey and a half teaspoon of almond oil. Stir the ingredients together in a small bowl and set the bowl into a larger container of warm water. Apply the warm mixture to your clean face and relax for ten or fifteen minutes. When the time is up, wipe the mixture off with a warm, damp wash cloth. Follow up with a cool rinse.
Using honey as a facial mask will help smooth acne scars and support them in healing. If you have problems with acne, you can dot honey lightly onto blemishes before bed time. The natural antibacterial and probiotic properties of honey will help blemishes heal. Using honey on the skin and adding honey to the diet helps build the immune system leading to excellent overall health and beautiful skin. Adding honey to your diet will help your body battle against environmental stressors that can ravage your overall appearance. Honey supports the development of positive fauna in the digestive tract for the best and most efficient utilization of nutrition.
It’s easy and delicious to add honey to your everyday health and beauty routine. Be sure to choose honey that is gathered in your area to reap the most immune building benefits. Follow the tips presented here for a dose of sweet beauty with honey.