Honey contains vitamins, proteins, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants, and has a lot of health benefits. It is known for its healing, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and is extremely beneficial for the skin and hair. It is an ingredient widely used in beauty products but it is also ideal for diy beauty products.
In this article you will learn everything about the benefits of honey for skin and hair and also find 4 easy diy beauty recipes with honey that will make your skin and hair glow!
Benefits of honey for skin and hair
It offers deep hydration
Honey is extremely hydrating. It helps the skin and hair retain their moisture and prevents dehydration.
It has healing properties
Honey has strong antiseptic and healing properties and helps in the treatment and healing of scars, burns, wounds and skin damages.
It is a natural antioxidant
Honey is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and protects the skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the cells and cause premature aging. Honey prevents this damage and keeps the skin healthy.
It has softening properties
Honey has moisturizing and softening properties. It deeply nourishes the skin leaving it soft and supple and acts as a natural conditioner for the hair.
It is a natural exfoliant
Thanks to its antiseptic properties, honey gently cleanses the skin and removes dirt and blackheads from the pores. It improves skin’s texture and prevents acne.
Our favorite products with honey:
Bioselect - Hand and Nail Cream
Vis Olivae - Yogurt, Honey and Beeswax Natural soap
Beauty Recipes with Honey
Here are our favorite diy recipes with honey:
Face mask with egg, honey and oat
Ingredients
1 egg
1 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. oat
How to make
Mix honey and oat until you have a uniform mixture. Add the egg white and mix well. Apply to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
How it works
- Honey has strong antibacterial and healing properties and is ideal for dermatological problems, such as acne.
- Oat is rich in vitamins and lipids and is extremely beneficial for the skin. It deeply nourishes and gently cleanses the skin by removing impurities and reducing the excess sebum.
- Egg white reduces oiliness and improves the appearance of enlarged pores by removing blackheads.
Face scrub with honey, sugar and lemon
Ingredients
240 gr. sugar
80 gr. honey
1 lemon
How to make
Mix the sugar and the juice of the lemon. Then add the honey and mix well until you have a uniform mixture. Apply on clean and dry skin and gently massage with circular motions. Rinse off with lukewarm water and apply a moisturizer.
Tip: If you have sensitive skin, be very gentle to avoid irritations.
How it works
- Honey acts as a natural exfoliant. It deeply cleanses the skin and thanks to its softening ingredients, it doesn’t dry it out.
- Sugar removes dead cells and blackheads and cleanses the pores. It promotes circulation and improves skin’s texture. Furthermore, sugar is a natural humectant and helps the skin retain its moisture.
- Lemon helps regulate excessive sebum production and fights oiliness.
Body scrub with honey, coffee and olive oil
Ingredients
150 gr. Grounded coffee
60 ml olive oil
2 tbsp. honey
How to make
Mix all ingredients well until you have a uniform mixture. Apply on clean skin and gently massage. Rinse off with lukewarm water.
How it works
- Coffee is a natural exfoliant. It removes impurities, lightens the skin and makes it look radiant. It has antioxidant properties and reduces cellulite. Caffeine tightens the skin and offers elasticity.
- Honey naturally cleanses the pores and at the same time it offers deep nourishment and hydration.
- Olive oil deeply moisturizes and keeps the skin smooth and soft. It has anti-aging and healing properties, and protects the skin from environmental factors like the sun and the cold air.
Hair mask with honey, yogurt and coconut oil
Ingredients
250 gr. Greek yogurt
3 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. coconut oil
How to make
Mix all ingredients well until you have a uniform mixture. Put the hair mask on your scalp and massage really well to stimulate blood flow. Then apply it to your hair and gently rub it into the ends. Let it work for min. 30 minutes. Then wash it off with shampoo as usual.
How it works
- Greek yogurt cleans clogged pores, and removes dirt, pollutants and oiliness from the scalp. When the pores of the skin are clean, the active ingredients of yogurt, penetrate deeper and nourish your hair follicles, making the hair stronger and promoting hair growth. The proteins found in it, prevent water loss, help your hair retain its moisture and keep it hydrated. Greek yogurt also fights fungal infections that can lead to dandruff, because it contains probiotics and has strong antifungal properties.
- Honey softens the hair and prevents split ends. It strengthens the hair’s natural resistance and increases elasticity.
- Coconut oil nourishes the scalp and reduces dry skin, irritations and itchiness. It protects the hair from harmful environmental factors, such as pollution, sun exposure and cold air, and keeps hair hydrated and healthy.
Other ways you can use honey in your beauty routine
As a lip balm
Honey moisturizes, softens and soothes chapped lips. Mix a tsp. honey and 2-3 drops olive oil and apply to your lips throughout the day.
In your bath
Honey is an ideal ingredient for a relaxing bath or foot soak. Add 3-4 tbsp. honey in your bath tube (or foot soak bowl) and enjoy its softening properties.
In the treatment of dermatological problems
Honey has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and may help in the treatment of dermatological problems, such as eczema, psoriasis and dry skin. Apply small amount on the area of your body you wish to treat and let it work for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with lukewarm water.
