What is not as honey! It's great on toast, tea, and offers many benefits when used in products for skin care.
Honey is not new but has existed for thousands of years! Honey has been and is still used in food and medicine. Honey is now emerging in the cosmetics industry, which actually is not new either. Honey has been used by women in the early days of the Roman Empire as facial masks, bath milk and honey, etc.
Honey is composed of 98% sugar and 2% enzymes, vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals are Vitamin C, a variety of B vitamins like niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, and the mineral potassium. It is also rich in amino acids. This combination of ingredients of natural resources offers a multitude of benefits when used in products for skin care.
Properties of honey:
Natural moisturizers – which makes it an excellent moisturizing ingredient. Honey has the capacity of hydration to the skin to help keep it hydrated. In addition, softens rough, dry and wrinkled.
A natural antioxidant – that fights free radical damage. Antioxidants are used in skin products to fight free radicals and reverse signs of aging.
properties Ant-inflammatory and anti-bacterial – Honey also has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-bacteria. These properties are beneficial for people with skin problems such as mild acne. Research has shown that honey has been shown to control acne, attacking the bacteria that is causing the outbreaks. Due to its antibacterial properties powerful, hospitals in Asia and Europe have used honey infused bandages to help heal infected wounds successfully
Below are some simple recipes skin care to enjoy the many benefits of honey. Although honey tends to be well tolerated by most skin types, a patch test is always recommended.
Easy to clean scrub
Mix honey with ground almonds and scrub on the face. Note: if you are allergic to nuts is not recommended. Try flour corn instead.
Cleansing Scrub
Mix 1 tbsp. of honey with 2 tbsp. finely ground almonds and 1 / 2 tsp. lemon juice. Gently massage on the face and rinse with warm water. Follow with toner
Firming Facial Mask
Whisk a tablespoon of honey with egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin and 1 / 4 cup flour. Smooth on face, leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Hydrating Package
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 tablespoons whole milk, smooth over face and throat, and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and end by splashing cold water.
Moisturizing Lotion
dry parts like elbows, mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 / 2 teaspoon lemon juice, then apply. Remove after 15 minutes.
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