Honey: The Perfect Moisturizing, Deep-Cleansing, Natural Skin + Hair Beautifier

As opposed to regular sugar, honey's combination of glucose and fructose delivers

immediate as well as long-term energy—making it a better sweetener for diabetic patients.

In addition to being a natural energy-booster, honey has been found in research to improve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections in children and teens. Scientists have also found that Manuka honey is great at killing the antibiotic-resistant bacterium Staph aureus.

Honey also seems to contain friendly bacteria, similar to yogurt, which may explain why many people use it to aid digestion and ease stomach discomforts.

honey's benefits to the skin

When it comes to skin care, however, honey really shines.  Because of its ability to hold onto water, it makes a potent moisturizer, as it hydrates without creating an oily feel.

Antioxidants protect the skin from environmental stressors, while its natural properties can help those with sensitive skin. It's also great for oily skin, helping to keep pores clean and reducing oiliness.

HONEY AS A HUMECTANT

Honey is a natural humectant, which means it has the ability to absorb moisture from it's surroundings. Humectants serve three major purposes in cosmetics — they help moisturize, absorb moisture from the environment, and pull moisture in.

In addition to all this, honey also contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates and gives a brighter look to the tone of your skin. Regular use can help to reduce the appearance of age spots.

honey for hair

When used in hair, honey's nearly magical properties work to nourish and revitalize. This natural humectant delivers instant hydration without leaving an oily residue, all too often found in other natural hair hydrators.

Honey's humectant properties also make it ideal for restoring life to dry, chemically or color-treated, or brittle hair—it locks in moisture and will give your hair life for days to come.

Be sure to use raw and organic honey, as it's unique blend of alpha-hydroxy acids and active enzymes help to improve sheen and volume. To use, apply directly onto dry hair and wash out after 30 minutes, or look for a hair mask or deep conditioning treatment that utilizes honey.

honey in face masks

Honey is especially beneficial in face masks when left on your face for 10–20 minutes.

As you sit back and relax, the natural components go to work cleaning out pores, hydrating your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, imparting protective antioxidants, and delivering nutrients way down deep—all without a bit of irritation.

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