There are few things in the world that taste great and at the same time loved by many like honey.
Honey is far better than any other sweetener as it contain a lot of benefits. In this article we would be looking at the many skin benefit of this great viscous food substance.

What nutrient is in honey?

The most common nutrients found in honey are Vitamin B6, niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. However the amount varies according to the floral type of the honey. Honey also contains minerals such as copper, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc.

What are the health benefits of honey

It helps to reduce allergy symptoms
It is a natural energy booster
help your brain absorb calcium thereby making it a memory booster
it helps reduces cough
helps you sleep better

What are the benefits of pure honey

The skin benefits of honey are almost infinite; however I will cover as much as possible: so let’s get started

It helps whitens your skin
Honey can be used to whiten your skin a bit when it appears that your skin is losing its natural color. When your skin begins to lose its natural color and you’ve tried everything to restore it and it seems nothing is working, then I might be time you put honey to the test and see why it has earned so many accolades in the skincare industry. For the best of result you should mix your honey with yoghurt and apply it on your skin mildly and leave it on your skin for 5 minute, then rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this process every day before going to bed. Gradually you will note your skin has whitened and its natural color has been restored.

It eliminates warts
Because of the effectiveness of the antioxidant present in honey, it can be used in the treatment of wart. All you need to do is apply a thick layer of honey in the affected area of your skin, leave it on your skin as long as possible (ideally it should be between 18 to 24 hours). This will eliminate the warts and restore your glowing skin. Thanks to the awesomeness of honey

It helps in treating dry skin
Honey when mixed with yoghurt is every effective in the treatment of dry skin, while both honey and yoghurt helps to deeply cleanse your skin from dirt of all kind, honey will help to improve the moisture level of your skin, leaving it soft, smooth and moisturized.

Can be use in treating acne and it also helps in fading acne scars
Honey contains natural antiseptic that help soothes and heals your skin. It absorbs the impurities from your skin pores; this is why honey is effective in getting rid of acne. It can also help fade out the dark spot on your skin caused by acne. Apply honey on the scarred area of your skin consistently for three week for a notable result.

It is effective in treating wrinkles
If looking at the mirror scares you because of those fine lines and wrinkle then I have good news for you because honey is one of the best solutions when it comes to getting rid of those fine lines and wrinkles. All you need is to mix it with milk to form a good blend then apply it on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. Repeating this simple process three times a week will do the magic for you.

It helps to reverse aging
Honey contains natural antioxidant which very effective in increasing your skin elasticity. This will make your skin look youthful and continue to glowing even as each year comes and goes.
Restores your skin natural glow

If you are worried about your skin look, then I suggest you cultivate the habit of consistent application of honey on your skin as overtime it will restore your skin glow leaving you more youthful than your peers.
It is very effective in the treatment of sunburn

Honey is known to be one of the most effective home remedy for the treatment of sunburn. It helps speed up your skin healing process by decreasing any inflammation and at the same time provides the necessary nutrient to your damaged skin for fast healing.

Moisturizes your skin deeply

When used as a mask moisturizer honey contains enzyme that makes it easy for it to seep into your skin while conditioning and softening it from deep within. This will restore the natural texture of your skin. If you have a dry skin, this will help adjust your skin texture and make it moderate.

Acts as a pores cleanser

Honey can be used as a cleanser, its antiseptic and antioxidant properties help to get rid of blackheads by removing dirt from your skin pores. This will not only dehydrate your skin but will also tighten your skin pores.

Can you make honey a part of your daily life?
Because of the many health benefit of honey, I thought it wise to point out some simple yet effective ways you can make it part of your daily life. It might sound simple but if you can make them a daily ritual, then it might just be that magic you’ve been looking for.

Make a mixture of honey, ginger and lemon, drink first thing in the morning every day.

Use honey instead of sugar when taking your favorite tea.

Even though honey is considered to be among the top richest food it has been observed by different studies that it has some side effects on pregnant and breast feeding women. What this means is that if you are a pregnant or breast feeding mum you should seek professional advice before using honey or any product that contains honey. Thank you for your time with me, together we can change the world one skin at a time.