Whether it’s spread on toast or used as topping on a yogurt or as a
natural sweetener in herbal tea – honey is used in various forms. The
sweet nectar is also helpful in beautifying and healing the body if used
in the right way.
Rich in minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphate, sodium chlorine,
potassium and magnesium, raw honey can help in softening skin and
repairing damaged hair. No wonder celebrities like Scarlett Johansson
swear by honey products, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Here are some tried and tested benefits of honey and tips on how to buy the best quality honey:
Save dry skin: Honey is a fantastic moisturiser and works wonders on
patches of dry skin. Use it to soften up those knees and elbows, and it
will even work wonders on chapped lips. Just rub on some honey, leave it
to work on your skin for up to 30 minutes, and then wash off.
Boost your energy: Forget your coffee fix and ditch the energy
drinks. It’s time to say goodbye to the sugar high that so quickly leads
to an energy crash and burn. For a natural energy boost, use honey in
place of sugars and sweeteners in your tea, baking and cooking. You’ll
soon notice the difference in your energy levels.
Rescue damaged hair: Looking for a naturally moisturizing
conditioner? Honey provides a moisturizing hair and scalp cleanser that
leaves locks silky smooth without stripping them of natural oils. Simply
add a teaspoonful to your usual shampoo to soften your hair, or combine
with olive oil for a deep conditioning treatment – leave to work on
damaged locks for 20 minutes before shampooing out.
Pamper and relax: When it’s time to soak in the tub after a hard day,
give your body an added treat by pouring in a few drops of raw honey.
The honey helps to soothe tired muscles and moisturise your skin, while
adding other essential oils like lavender oil will help you relax even
more.
Cure a hangover: Overindulged a little last night? Never mind, honey
is here! A few tablespoons of fructose-packed honey – fructose is
nature’s natural sweetener – will help speed up your body’s metabolism
of alcohol.
For a fabulous facial: There’s no need to splash out on expensive spa
facials when you have some honey in the cupboard. Give your skin the
benefit of honey’s powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and
ultra-moisturizing properties and use it as a face mask. You can use it
alone (around two table spoon) or combined with two teaspoons of milk –
just cover your face, let the skin soak up its natural goodness for 10
minutes, then rinse off. For a naturally exfoliating facial, just add
some sugar to create a moisturising scrub.
Source : Online Khobor
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