Benefits for Skin:
Vitamin K in honey helps to clot the blood so that wounds can be closed early.
The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties of honey help to rejuvenate the skin and decrease inflammation and cellulitis.
Honey is a pore cleanser too, as it moisturizes and draws out toxins from the pores.
It removes the outer layer of the dry skin from the face, so it grows new and healthy.
Side effects and risks:
Choose organic and pure honey instead of processed.
It has no or fewer side effects on application to the skin.
Honey Face packs:
For dry and flaky skin, mix honey in milk cream, add a pinch of turmeric powder in it, apply to the face and wash off in 15-20 minutes with normal water.
Make a paste of basil leaves and honey, apply to the acne, leave it for 7-10 minutes, it helps to reduce inflammation and pain of the acne.
Honey, rose petals, and hibiscus flowers should be mixed into a paste and applied to the skin during summer when sunburns and tans are the most common problems. Rinse with cold water after 15-20 minutes.
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