(Representative image)Ladies, want an everlasting glowing skin? Well, your super solution is right here - honey!
Honey can work wonders on your skin and hair. It can absorb and retain moisture, thus preventing dryness of skin and scalp. Generally, it is suitable for all skin types.
Today, this natural wonder is not just limited to kitchen and medical applications. It has paved its way into the cosmetic industry too. “Be careful about the honey you use,” warns beauty specialist Parveen Sidhik, “as the market is flooded with adulterated products and honey is no exception. Always use raw unfiltered honey for beauty purpose as well as consumption.”
Here are a few home-made treatments suggested by Parveen, to pamper your skin with the goodness of honey. To be on the safer side, it's always better to make sure you are not allergic to honey, by rubbing a little of it onto your wrist.
Facial moisturizer: Because of the presence of natural sugars in it, honey acts as a natural humectant, thus retaining moisture in your body. It also absorbs moisture from air and binds it into your skin. Wash your face. Then apply honey. Retain it at least for 15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. For better results, you can try combining it with yoghurt or milk.
Lip Balm: Honey protects the lips from dryness and cracking in the harsh weather. Mix equal quantities of honey and olive oil or butter and apply it on your lips. It not only protects your lips from getting chapped, but also gives a glossy look!
Scrub: Honey acts as a good emollient. Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of honey with semolina or sugar and lemon juice onto the face, avoid eye areas and massage in circular motions. After 20 minutes, rinse well with warm water first and then with cold water. It clarifies skin and unclogs the pores.
Facial cleanser: A mixture of honey and coconut or olive oil can loosen make-up and leave the skin rejuvenated. For an aromatic treat, add a pinch of turmeric or cinnamon to it. After applying the mixture, make sure to wash with warm water and pat face dry to get the fresh feel.
Anti-acne face wash: The worst nightmare of girls is suffering from breakout. Well, next time acne comes haunting, apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of honey with a few drops of lemon juice. Mixing a small amount of honey with tea tree or lavender oil and leaving it overnight on your skin also work wonders on blemishes.
Anti-ageing product: Since honey is rich with antioxidants, it slows down the process of aging. The antioxidants neutralize the free radicals produced in the body, that leads to wrinkles. In fact, honey is a natural anti-ageing cream, which can be applied thrice a week.
So girls, open the kitchen cupboards, take out the jar of goodness and try out these home remedies for an amazing skin.
