Honey is a highly valued nutrient that is extremely popular. For many years, it has been used, among other things, in gastronomy and cosmetology.
The most popular of all is honey during a cold or cold winter evenings, when it is mixed with tea. However, it is worth knowing that its properties are not only beneficial to our health, but also the condition of our skin! Therefore, below we present 5 beauty properties of honey.
Honey has been known for hundreds of thousands of years. It is valued mainly for its many properties and the fact that it is completely natural. Currently, there are many types of honey available, which differ in price, density, properties, taste and color. The most common types of honey in Poland are buckwheat, lime and multiflower
Honey is effective in treating upper respiratory tract infections as well as moisturizing the skin, which is why our distant ancestors used it as liquid gold.
For many years honey has been used in the production of various types of cosmetics. Most often it can be found in the composition of creams, lotions and masks. Its popularity usually results from these 5 beneficial properties:
Honey nourishes very well and works great on any scars and wounds, which is why it is often added to intensively nourishing creams for e.g. hands or feet
This amazing ingredient also has excellent moisturizing properties, which is why it is often used in the production of moisturizing creams and body lotions.
All face masks and creams with honey have a slightly illuminating effect. This is a very big advantage of this ingredient, which allows you to regain the radiant glow of your complexion in a natural way.
Honey is also often recommended for people who have acne and for those who struggle with spot pimples due to its antibacterial properties. It can be used in cosmetic form or directly on the skin. Just apply honey on all the blemishes and after some time wash your face thoroughly with lukewarm water.
It is worth knowing that honey, thanks to its moisturizing properties, is perfect for regenerating dry and damaged hair which needs nourishing. You can apply honey directly to e.g. hair ends or add it to your favourite conditioner.
Cosmetics with the precious ingredient, which is honey, can be made very easily at home. Preparation of such care products does not take much time. Here is a proposal of 3 cheap cosmetics, which you can make yourself using honey:
To make this cosmetic you need one teaspoon of honey, half a glass of grated beeswax, oil with vitamin e and a teaspoon of lemon juice. All these ingredients should be mixed and put into smaller containers, which should be set aside for at least 5 hours. It is best to store the finished cosmetic in a cool place.
To make such a mask you need 2 tablespoons of honey and half a glass of milk. It is enough to thoroughly combine both ingredients and ready. So prepared mask should be applied on the skin of the face, neck and cleavage for about 20 minutes. After this time, the mask should be washed off with lukewarm water
To make a scrub with honey you can use coffee or sugar. It all depends on the desired thickness of the scrub you want to get. To prepare it, just mix the two ingredients well and you are done.
Honey is one of the best ingredients that is used in many fields. Its health-promoting effects are appreciated by everyone, but it is also worth introducing it into your daily skincare routine, thus gaining natural hydration, nourishment and improved skin condition.
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