New Delhi: Honey is not only a sweetener, but one of nature’s powerful beauty ingredients that has been used for centuries in home remedies and as a treatment to cure many allergies and also provide smooth skin. It has properties to heal, hydrate, and brighten the skin. Whether you are dealing with dryness, acne marks, or dullness, one drop of honey can bring the magic to your skin and make it look naturally beautiful.
Its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial versatility makes it a must-have in your skincare routine. It can be used for scrubs, face masks, packs or raw for skincare. Here is a guide on how you can use honey in your daily skincare and use this magical ingredient to enhance the beauty and natural glow.
Honey for skincare
1. Honey as a moisturiser
Honey is a natural moisturiser and can keep your skin soft and hydrated for hours. If you use a layer of raw honey on yuor skin daily and leave it for 20 minutes and later wash the face with lukewarm water, your skin will feel supple, soft and nourished.
2. Honey for acne and blemishes
Honey has anti-bacterial properties that help fight pimples and acne marks. Take a cotton and dab a small amount of raw honey directly on the marks and leave it overnight to treat spots.
Tip: Mix honey with cinnamon powder (1 teaspoon) for a 10-minute anti-acne mask—it helps unclog pores and reduce breakouts naturally.
3. Honey as a natural exfoliator
When combined with sugar and oats, honey can work great as an exfoliant that helps to remove dirt and dead skin cells. Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with brown sugar and apply gently on your face and lips to exfoliate naturally. Use twice a week for better results.
4. Honey for skin brightening
Honey helps enhance your natural glow by promoting cell regeneration. Combine one tablespoon of honey with a few drops of lemon juice and apply it as a face mask for 10 minutes. This blend helps reduce dark spots and gives your skin a radiant tone.
5. Honey soothing face mask
For irritated or sun-exposed skin, simply mix honey with aloe vera gel and apply directly to your face and neck. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse properly. It helps to calm redness, itchiness and leaves the skin feeling fresh and revived.
Honey is one of the simplest yet most effective kitchen ingredients that you need to add to your daily skincare routine, from face, neck to lips. It can help to maintain skin texture along with radiance.