We all know how effective honey is when it comes to health and beauty both. It is a natural humectant and it has amazing antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-pigmentation properties. It not only hydrates and nourishes hair and body but it also makes a great sugar substitute. I always have a jar of raw organic honey at home because I absolutely love using it for many purposes, especially for beauty! I have listed below my top 20 ways to use honey –
20 BEST HONEY USES
Face Cleanser
To use honey as a face cleanser you can combine together equal quantities of raw organic honey and fresh aloe vera gel. Massage this on your facial skin for a few minutes and rinse it off.
Facial massage
Mix together equal quantities of raw organic honey and sweet almond oil. Mix it well and apply this on your facial skin and neck. Massage it in a upward directions and circular motions to boost the blood circulation. Wash it off and pat dry.
Anti-dandruff
Add few drops of tea tree essential oil to raw organic honey and apply this on your scalp and hair. You can just apply this to your scalp if you don’t want to apply it on your hair strands, it is completely fine. Let it sit for 30 minutes before you use a shampoo.
Split ends
You can use honey to prevent split ends caused due to extremely dry hair. Apply honey mixed with some avocado pulp on your hair and let it sit for two hours before you use a shampoo. Use this mask once or twice a week.
Rough hair
If you have rough hair, add 2 tablespoons of raw organic honey to half cup of milk and mix it well. Transfer this to a spray bottle and spray this on your hair and scalp quite liberally. Let it sit for 2 to 3 hours before you use a shampoo.
Skin glow
If your skin lacks glow, you can add a drop or two of lemon to 3 to 4 tablespoons of honey and massage this on your facial skin. You can also use it directly as a 1-ingredient face mask for 30 minutes.
Body wash
To make skin softening body wash, add 1/3 cup of raw organic honey to 1 cup of liquid castile soap. Add in few drops of your favorite essential oil and use it as a body wash with a loofah.
Suntan
If you have tanned skin and wish to get rid of it, use this miracle golden syrup as a 10 minute face mask every single day.
Sunburn
If you suffer from a mild sunburn, you can directly apply honey on the affected areas for 30 minutes and rinse it off. Alternatively, you can also mix it with some water and spray this on the affected parts of your body. Wash it off after one hour or so.
Weight loss
If you are in lookout for a good sugar substitute, you can use honey instead of sugar. You can also squeeze half lemon and one cup of warm water and add in a teaspoon of honey and consume this in the morning. Also make sure you workout after!
Soft lips
You can put together a teaspoon of honey and 1/3 cup of shea butter to make your own lip butter. Apply this on your lips before bedtime. You can also use it as a 10 minute lip mask to soften and nourish.
Pigmentation
To make a face mask for pigmentation, mix together enough quantity of wild turmeric and honey. Apply this on your face evenly and wash it off after 10 minutes.
Acne
You can use honey directly as a face mask for acne prone skin. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon powder to some honey and use it as a spot treatment for acne.
Scarring
Add a few drops of rosehip oil to a teaspoon of honey and apply it on your scars. Wash it off after 30 minutes. This is a gradual process and needs to be followed at least twice or thrice a week religiously.
Body scrub
You can mix together fine sugar and enough raw organic honey to make a spreadable paste. Use it as a body scrub before using a body wash.
Hair shine
To make a hair mask for hair shine, mix together 1/3 cup of raw organic honey and one cup of aloe vera gel. Blend it together until well combined and use it as a two hour hair mask. Shampoo it off and let your hair air dry.
Dark spots
If you have dark spots, you can use a face mask made with honey and potato juice. Mix together 2 tablespoons of potato juice and 3 tablespoons of honey. Apply this on your facial skin and let it sit for 30 minutes before you wash it off.
Nail growth
You can add a tablespoon of honey and 3-4 vit e capsules to 1/3 cup of coconut oil. Mix and soak your nails or fingers in this mixture for 30 minutes. Wash and moisturize with a hand cream. Do this twice a week at least.
Dark neck
If you have dark neck, you can make a mixture of potato or tomato juice and honey. Apply this on your neck and let it sit for 30 minutes before you take a shower.
Dark knees and elbows
If you have dark knees and elbows, you can make a paste using turmeric and honey. Apply this on your knees and elbows and let it sit for 30 minutes before you wash it off.
NOTE-
- Always patch test before hand to check if you are allergic to any ingredient or product.
- Stick to a routine for a longer period for it to work.
- Results are never instant, they are always gradual.
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