SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: 12 AMAZING BEAUTY BENEFITS OF HONEY
Honey’s often
thought of as a healthier sweetener, but you might be surprised to learn that
this ingredient has tons of skin and hair benefits, too. Honey can help
moisturize, fight aging, and fight bacteria; plus, it’s loaded with nutrients,
antioxidants, and healing compounds. Next time you’re browsing the grocery
store shelves, look for raw honey, which hasn’t been heat-treated or
pasteurized; it contains more active phytonutrient antioxidants and enzymes for
enhanced benefits. Here are a few ways to put the ingredient to use (sometimes
with the help of some other natural ingredients).
thought of as a healthier sweetener, but you might be surprised to learn that
this ingredient has tons of skin and hair benefits, too. Honey can help
moisturize, fight aging, and fight bacteria; plus, it’s loaded with nutrients,
antioxidants, and healing compounds. Next time you’re browsing the grocery
store shelves, look for raw honey, which hasn’t been heat-treated or
pasteurized; it contains more active phytonutrient antioxidants and enzymes for
enhanced benefits. Here are a few ways to put the ingredient to use (sometimes
with the help of some other natural ingredients).
ACNE: Honey’s
anti-bacterial properties make it an excellent cleanser for Acne. Apply some
raw honey to the affected area and rinse off after 10-15 minutes.
anti-bacterial properties make it an excellent cleanser for Acne. Apply some
raw honey to the affected area and rinse off after 10-15 minutes.
SCARS: Honey
has a bleaching effect so regular use of honey on the affected area can
dramatically fade old or new scars.
has a bleaching effect so regular use of honey on the affected area can
dramatically fade old or new scars.
MOISTURIZER: Honey is very soothing, hydrating and
moisturizing. Use raw honey as facial mask or use it any DIY facial mask
recipes to reap its benefits.
moisturizing. Use raw honey as facial mask or use it any DIY facial mask
recipes to reap its benefits.
HAIR
CONDITIONER: Honey’s moisturizing and softening properties make it a wonderful
hair conditioner. It also gives shine to dull hair. Mix 1 Tablespoon raw honey
with 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil and use your hands to evenly disperse
the mixture throughout your hair. Rinse off after 20-30 minutes.
CONDITIONER: Honey’s moisturizing and softening properties make it a wonderful
hair conditioner. It also gives shine to dull hair. Mix 1 Tablespoon raw honey
with 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil and use your hands to evenly disperse
the mixture throughout your hair. Rinse off after 20-30 minutes.
HAIR
LIGHTENER: Honey has a natural bleaching
effect and this makes it an effective hair lightener. Mix 1 tablespoon raw honey with 6 tablespoons
distilled water and apply it to your hair. Rinse off after 1 hour. Do this
weekly for better results. You can add 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder if you are
looking for a dramatic result.
LIGHTENER: Honey has a natural bleaching
effect and this makes it an effective hair lightener. Mix 1 tablespoon raw honey with 6 tablespoons
distilled water and apply it to your hair. Rinse off after 1 hour. Do this
weekly for better results. You can add 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder if you are
looking for a dramatic result.
HAIR REMOVAL:
Honey when combined with lemon juice and sugar helps remove excess body hair.
Mix 1 tablespoon raw honey with 3 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon
juice. Boil the mixture in the microwave until it bubbles and turns brown. Let
it cool. With the help of Popsicle stick apply to your skin. Put a cotton strip
over the area where the mixture was applied and rub it until you feel it warm
as the mixture sticks to the hair. Gently pull the cotton against the direction
of hair growth.
Honey when combined with lemon juice and sugar helps remove excess body hair.
Mix 1 tablespoon raw honey with 3 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon
juice. Boil the mixture in the microwave until it bubbles and turns brown. Let
it cool. With the help of Popsicle stick apply to your skin. Put a cotton strip
over the area where the mixture was applied and rub it until you feel it warm
as the mixture sticks to the hair. Gently pull the cotton against the direction
of hair growth.
ANTI-AGING: Honey is rich in antioxidants so a tablespoon
of honey a day keeps free radicals at bay. Delay the aging process by making
honey a part of your healthy diet. You can also smear some honey on your face
to get rid of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
of honey a day keeps free radicals at bay. Delay the aging process by making
honey a part of your healthy diet. You can also smear some honey on your face
to get rid of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
LIP SCRUB:
Honey makes a wonderful lip scrub. So if you want soft and smooth lips, mix 1
tablespoon raw honey with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and a few drops of lemon juice
and apply to your lips. Gently exfoliate after 5 minutes
Honey makes a wonderful lip scrub. So if you want soft and smooth lips, mix 1
tablespoon raw honey with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and a few drops of lemon juice
and apply to your lips. Gently exfoliate after 5 minutes
NAIL
CONDITIONER: Honey strengthens your nails and softens your cuticles. Mix a
teaspoon of raw honey with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and apply to your
nails and cuticles. Rinse off after 10 minutes.
CONDITIONER: Honey strengthens your nails and softens your cuticles. Mix a
teaspoon of raw honey with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and apply to your
nails and cuticles. Rinse off after 10 minutes.
RAZOR
BUMP: Honey prevents bumps and boils
caused by shaving. Apply some raw honey immediately after shaving and rinse off
after 10-15 minutes.
BUMP: Honey prevents bumps and boils
caused by shaving. Apply some raw honey immediately after shaving and rinse off
after 10-15 minutes.
DARK CIRCLES:
Honey fades dark circles when applied topically. Take a teaspoon of raw honey
and apply to the affected area and rinse off after 20 minutes. Do this twice a
week until your dark circles fade. You can also mix equal parts honey and sweet
almond oil, apply to the affected area and rinse off after 10-15 minutes for
better results
Honey fades dark circles when applied topically. Take a teaspoon of raw honey
and apply to the affected area and rinse off after 20 minutes. Do this twice a
week until your dark circles fade. You can also mix equal parts honey and sweet
almond oil, apply to the affected area and rinse off after 10-15 minutes for
better results
ECZEMA:
Honey’s anti-inflammatory properties help calm eczema, rosacea and psoriasis
prone skin. Apply some raw honey to the affected area and rinse off after 20
minutes.
Honey’s anti-inflammatory properties help calm eczema, rosacea and psoriasis
prone skin. Apply some raw honey to the affected area and rinse off after 20
minutes.
(Bola
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty
therapist/cosmetologist. She started her journey into the fashion and beauty
industry as a model in 1999 and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In
March 2006, she joined City People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with
a short period to become the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT
Clothing and Accessories and natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are
doing great in the market)
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty
therapist/cosmetologist. She started her journey into the fashion and beauty
industry as a model in 1999 and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In
March 2006, she joined City People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with
a short period to become the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT
Clothing and Accessories and natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are
doing great in the market)
BEBEAKINBOADE is the fresh voice of African style, offering an informative, inspiring and entertaining mix of fashion,beauty ,entertainment,events ,place, inspirational and much more
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