Not only is honey delicious in tea, with milk or in a number of pastries, but it’s also very good for the body because of the numerous benefits it possesses, like minerals, organic acids, amino acids, enzymes, and more. It is a great antiseptic and antibacterial product. You can also use it during your beauty routine. Once you’ve integrated this natural product in your beauty routine, you won’t be able to be without it. Here is how to use it!
10. Lip balm
Treat and pamper your dry and chapped lips by applying a coat of honey on them as a night mask. Your lips will really appreciate this, especially during the harsh winter months.
9. Face mask
Make your own face mask. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of green argyle. Humidify your face by rinsing it and then lightly patting the excess water off your face and apply the mask all over your face but avoid the areas around your eyes. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse your face.
8. Face and body exfoliator
Make your own body exfoliante by mixing 4 teaspoons of powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons of liquid honey in a bowl. Once it’s mixed, scrub it all over your body and your face and then rinse with water.
7. Hair mask
Hydrate your hair with a honey hair mask. To make it, mix an egg yolk, 1 teaspoon almond oil and 2 tablespoons honey. Put the mixture on your humid hair for 30 minutes and then rinse. You can also cover your hair with a warm towel during the treatment.
6. Hair rinse
Make your own hair rinse by diluting 1/2 teaspoon of liquid honey in 500 ml lukewarm water. Rinse your hair with the water after washing your hair and applying all your hair treatments. This will make your hair shine.
5. Honey body lotion
To get a natural honey body lotion, mix 1 tablespoon of liquid cream with one tablespoon of acacia honey and 1 teaspoon rose water. Massage this mixture on your body and then rinse with lukewarm water.
4. Anti-wrinkle treatment
You can fight wrinkles with honey. Honey possesses antioxydants and molecules that protect against skin aging. You should choose products with honey when you’re shopping for anti-wrinkle creams or make your own at-home treatment with honey.
3. Acne treatment
If you have acne, use honey since it is a natural way of fighting against acne and skin rashes. Crush a lemon seed in a small bowl and add a small amount of honey. Apply the mixture to the areas with acne before going to bed and leave it on all night.
2. Anti-dandruff treatment
Since honey has antifungal properties and is hydrating, it can help you get rid of dandruff or help you avoid it completely.
- Dilute honey in a small amount of hot water.
- Gently massage your scalp for 2-3 minutes before rinsing.
1. Skin treatment in the bath or shower
Honey is ideal to hydrate your skin and to eliminate certain bacterias that are responsible for body odors.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl.
- Bring this mixture with you in the bath or shower.
- Add, if you want, any essential oils you like (for example, lavender, or almond oil).
- You can transform this treatment into an exfoliant by adding half a cup of brown sugar to the mix.
- If you made too much, make sure you keep it in an airproof container for next time.
Sources:
- astucesdegrandmere.net
- Psychologies
- Sélection.ca
