Natural Beauty With Honey

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NATURAL BEAUTY._Honey is one of the best natural ingredients used in cosmetic products. It contains vitamins, minerals, and has amazing natural antioxidant and anti-microbial properties. When applied to the skin, it acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the surface of the skin. Recent studies also suggest that honey boosts the skin's cell renewal process. Its benefits for skin and hair have long been known since ancient times.
Aside from having good skin care regimen, one of the factors that greatly affect the health of the skin is food. Since the nutrients from a wide variety of foods are ready to be absorbed by the body, it is a must that people are very particular about the type of foods their bodies need.
Aside from antioxidants, honey is a rich source anti-bacterial property which helps the body develop strong immune system. If a person is immune to many stressors that contribute to early aging, he or she can maintain his or her overall health and beauty.
Research from the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology shows that honey can be used to dress wounds and burns due to its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. In a study comparing a popular antibacterial drug and honey for wound healing, Indian researchers concluded that the beneficial effects of honey decreased healing time and reduced scarring in first- and second-degree burn patients.
Professor Peter Molan, a scientist from the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato, claims that all honey contains hydrogen peroxide at varying concentrations due to a specific enzyme that bees add to the honey. Hydrogen peroxide is a potent anti-microbial. Daily use not only minimizes the appearance of blemishes, but also prevents the recurrence of acne lesions, the cause of skin blemishes.”
There are many ways to use honey for treating skin blemishes. Some home recipes use honey combined with essential oils, lemon juice or pureed fruit. You may also wish to use honey alone. In order for treatment to be effective, apply only a thin layer and leave the honey on the skin for a minimum of 15 minutes. A warm wash cloth can be used to remove the honey. To use honey as a spot treatment, apply a small dab of honey on the blemish and cover it with gauze or a small bandage before bed. The anti-inflammatory effects of the honey should reduce the blemish overnight. Skin blemishes do not always appear on the face. To treat blemishes located on the chest or back, add a cup of honey to a warm bath.
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