The history of honey and its health benefits is long and overwhelming. Honey has been used for 2,000 years by many different cultures as an antiseptic dressing for minor wounds. Bacteria cannot survive in honey because of its high potassium content, which makes it an excellent additive to skin creams and washes. The potassium in honey makes it a humectant (it attracts and retains moisture), because potassium withdraws moisture, which is essential to bacteria`s survival on the skin. This also causes honey to temporarily tighten the skin’s outer layers. Additionally, honey contains a germ-killing substance called inhibine which helps prevent infection. Honey used directly on affected areas of the skin promotes healing of cuts and abrasions, and prevents scarring. Studies have shown raw honey to have significant antioxidant properties. It is also an anti-irritant . Honey alone is both a cleanser and a toner. You can prepare several honey treatments from home. When purchasing honey, keep in mind that there are many kinds with many different consistencies and fragrances depending on the type of bee and the type of flower the bees collected the nectar from. Try to purchase honey that has been produced by beekeepers that do not feed the bees refined sugars or use toxic pesticides.     

Honey Weekly Facial

Splash your face with warm water and massage a tablespoon of honey into your skin. Rinse well with warm water. This treatment can be done once or twice a week to give your skin an antibacterial treatment to make sure bacteria are not causing facial eruptions.

Honey Bath

Combine 2 ounces of honey with an eight ounce glass of water and about 5 drops of essential lavender oil. Place one or two tablespoons of the mixture into your bath water for a relaxing bath used to combat insomnia.

Honey Cleansing Scrub

Mix 2 tablespoons of finely ground almonds with one tablespoon of honey and ten drops of fresh lemon juice. Apply to face and scrub gently. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Honey Hair Conditioner

Mix ½ cup honey with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Section off your hair, and cover each section thoroughly. Put on a shower cap to trap in the heat and moisture, and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash and rinse as usual.

Honey Hair Shine

Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 4 cups of warm water. Shampoo hair as usual, and rinse with the honey and water mixture. Do not rinse out, and style as usual.

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