It is said to be the nectar of the gods and it symbolizes sweetness, happiness and longevity. Not only does it have the good little taste that we love in the kitchen, but this natural antiseptic is also excellent for treating and beautifying you. Its therapeutic virtues are innumerable and we quickly understand why when we know how rich its composition is! A panoply of water, enzymes, organic acids, amino acids and minerals are hidden there, and are waiting for you to take full advantage of them. Choose it as pure, unprocessed and local as possible and test this beneficial elixir.
The beauty and health uses of honey
1) Honey for shiny and beautiful hair
Carefully dilute 1 tablespoon of honey in 250 ml of hot water and rinse your hair with after shampooing. You can also put some on your ends to embellish them. Another idea: it is possible to use it as a shampoo. To do this, find the recipe for honey shampoo here.
2) A honey beauty mask for the face
You can adapt your honey mask recipe according to your skin type (oily skin, combination skin, dry skin, acne-prone skin, etc.). However, the simplest and most suitable for all skin types is to mix a little honey and warm water in the palm of your hand and massage your face with this mixture. Let it sit for a bit then rinse.
3) Honey against parasites (and turista!)
Mix honey, water and apple cider vinegar in equal parts and consume this drink to drive away the parasites.
4) Honey to heal a cut
The use of honey on wounds is nothing new and it is even a common procedure in some countries (for example in England, the United States and Germany), it is even found in hospitals and dispensaries for heal badly healing wounds and its antimicrobial power helps it a lot. After cleaning the wound, you can spread the honey on your superficial cuts, scrapes or burns like a cream using a clean compress or a spatula with a soft edge.
5) Against acne and whiteheads
Apply the honey to the pimple and leave for half an hour. Rinse and repeat the next day. You can also leave the honey on overnight under a bandage if you don’t want to. In the early morning, you can rinse and find that you can hardly see anything!
6) To change traditional bath salts
Bath salts are very pleasant, de-stressing and effective. However, for more softness, you can also opt for a honey bath! Make a mixture of 3 tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of olive oil and put it in your bath. Your skin will be very soft and the smell will be divine.
You can also put about ten teaspoons of honey in the bath with about ten drops of essential oil of lavender or orange. Relaxing effect guaranteed!
7) Honey to de-stress
This is one way among others to use it. It has also been quite common in India for centuries to have recourse to the nectar of bees against nervousness. You can consume it alone or in a calming herbal tea (chamomile, fennel or lavender for example) to boost the effects.
8) For better digestion
Mix lemon, honey and ginger for better digestion. Thyme honey is also the best honey for digestion. You can consume it plain, or diluted in hot water or herbal tea.
9) A more than perfect lip balm
Melt 1 tablespoon of beeswax in pellets then add 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil, a little pure and untreated honey, 2 capsules of vitamin E and a few drops of essential oil (optional , it’s for the smell!). Slip everything into small jars and let cool and solidify.
10) Against insomnia and fatigue
Take a spoonful of salted honey to help you get back to sleep. You can also consume it as a cure for two to three weeks or throughout the year as fuel for an energy boost, for example in the morning mixed with natural yoghurt.
11) Against cough and sore throat
Take honey pure or mixed with a little organic coconut oil. You can also mix it with hot milk or heat a cup of water with the juice of a lemon and put lemon in it before drinking. Also consider the herbal tea of licorice roots, sage or thyme. Excellent for the throat, these herbal teas are only better with honey.
12) A honey beauty mask for dry skin
What’s needed :
- Honey
- Attorney
- sour cream
- Carrot
Steps :
1) Steam or boil a carrot. It needs to be soft enough to be able to puree it.
2) Cut an avocado in half and blend until the flesh is smooth.
3) In a bowl, mix the mixed avocado and the carrot puree with a tbsp. To. s heavy cream + 3 teaspoons of honey
4) Spread everything on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
13) Honey Face Mask for Oily and Problematic Skin
What’s needed :
- Thick plain organic yoghurt (antibacterial)
- Rolled oats (absorb impurities)
- Honey (sanitizes the skin)
Steps :
1) In a bowl, mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of yogurt, two tablespoons of oatmeal and a tablespoon of honey.
2) Apply this paste on the face and leave on for 15 or 20 minutes. Before rinsing, use the oatmeal to gently exfoliate the skin: to do this, run your fingers over the face as if for a scrub.
3) Rinse with lukewarm water.
14) A beauty scrub at the top (for face and body!)
The honey scrub is ideal for dry skin and can be used from head to toe to remove impurities and dead skin.
What’s needed :
- Powdered sugar (or coarse salt)
- Organic plain yogurt
- Olive oil
- Honey
Steps :
1) In a container, mix 3 tbsp. To. s of honey, one of olive oil, another of organic yoghurt and one of sugar (or salt).
2) Apply the mixture all over the body using large circular movements.
3) Rinse with lukewarm water and moisturize.
