Raw Honey For the Skin

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Raw honey is a universal beauty tonic for all skin types because of its potent yet gentle healing benefits for skin. 

It does wonders for acne, rosacea, eczema, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, sensitive, mature, and dull lifeless skin.

Throughout the centuries, legendary beauties like Cleopatra and Poppea, wife of Roman Emperor Nero have used raw honey as part of their skin and hair care treatments to keep them looking youthful. This natural healing agent contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase, that when combined with water, produces hydrogen peroxide, a mild antiseptic which is great for acne. In addition to the glucose oxidase enzyme, honey also contains antioxidants and flavonoids that may function as antibacterial and ant-aging agents. 

Honey is also a great natural moisturizer for dry and parched skin. A humectant, it is able to attract and retain moisture, and rebuild the moisture level in the skin without making it oily. Honey provides a calming effect without irritating the skin, and helps replenish necessary skin moisture.

With its natural pH level of 4.5, raw honey falls within skin’s naturally healthy pH range. Maintaining a healthy pH in your skin is an important anti-aging secret. The less the stress your skin endures from drying cleansers and toners, the more elastic it will remain over time. Any thing with a pH of 4.5-7 is usually considered pH balanced since water is a neutral pH of 7, yet skin thrives when using products with a pH of 4.5-5.5. 

Honey's antiseptic and antimicrobial properties make it great for healing cuts and burns by killing bacteria and fungus. 

Raw honey also contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that brightens the complexion, evens out skin tone, and lightens scars and age spots.

Depending on where the honey is collected from, it contains many nutrients, antioxidants, and minerals excellent for skin health such as vitamin B, iron, silica, manganese, iron, copper, potassium and calcium. This rich mineral content makes it excellent for skin.

Benefits of Raw Honey For Skin

Wound Healing: Due to its antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, raw honey is used for treating cuts, burns, skin rash, skin ulcers and wounds. It reduces swelling, controls infection and promotes healing by acting as a protective barrier over the wound. Application of raw honey 2 -3 times a day on the affected area stimulates tissue growth and repairs damaged skin.

Anti-Aging Properties: Another popular raw honey benefits for skin is its use in treatment of wrinkles and fine lines caused due to aging and environmental factors. Its anti-aging property of attracting and retaining moisture reduces the appearances of wrinkles, by keeping the skin hydrated without causing oiliness. It is known to increase production of collagen fibers and improving skin elasticity, thereby assisting cell regeneration for a more youthful looking skin.

Reduces Blemishes and Acne: Oily skin usually results in acne, patchy skin, blemishes and blackheads. Raw honey has the property of removing skin impurities by unclogging pores and preventing breakouts. It penetrates deep into the skin and promotes acne healing by killing the harmful bacteria and reduces scar formation. Regular application of raw honey on the affected area reduces acne scars and blemishes, and is considered to be the safest and most natural acne cure.

Protection against Sunburn: Another amazing raw honey benefits for skin is its protection against sunburns. Antioxidants present in raw honey protects the skin against harmful rays of sun. It defends the skin from damage, rejuvenates and refreshes the skin, making it healthy, supple and soft.

Exfoliates and Nourishes Dry Skin: Exfoliating is an important part of daily skin care routine to remove dead skin cells and reveal radiant skin. The use of raw honey gently exfoliates the skin and stimulates circulation without causing irritation and dryness. Raw honey is a humectant which has the quality of attracting and retaining moisture, so it balances the skin moisture to give a soft glowing complexion.

Cures Ringworm and Fungal Infections: Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection mostly affecting children. Raw honey is the most effective treatment against ringworm and other fungal infections. Its anti fungal properties destroy the microorganisms that cause these infections.

Why Raw Honey?

Raw honey isn't filtered, strained, or heated above natural hive temperatures (usually 115 degrees Fahrenheit), a process used in conventional honey that can destroy beneficial enzymes, nutrients, and antioxidants. Heating honey (pasteurization) destroys the pollen, live enzymes, propolis, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and aromatics.

How to Use Raw Honey

Honey can be used as a simple cleanser, moisturizer, or as a face mask. Personally, I use it as a moisturizer mixed with olive oil. One of my favorite honey products is this.

Honey Face Mask

1. Pull your hair back well with with head band and remove any makeup.

2. Take about a teaspoon of raw honey from the jar using a spoon or the tips of your fingers.

3. Rub your fingertips together a bit, then smear the honey on your face evenly. I find it helps to dot it on first, then smear gently.

4. Leave it on your face anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. (Fix your breakfast, wash the dishes, brush your teeth, read a book. There are plenty of things you can do with honey on your face.)

5. Rinse off with warm water, then pat your face dry. You’ll be surprised at how easily it comes off!

Honey can very safely be applied on the skin on a daily basis. It has a long list of health benefits, and practically no side effects, so you can use it without any worries.

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