This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Spelman chapter.
The combination of beauty and saving money is a wonderful thing, especially when one product can have multiply uses. The power of Honey is amazing. Here are 10 benefits you can receive from honey.
1. Honey contains a natural anti-bacterial property. Apply raw honey to any acne on your face for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off.
2. Honey encompasses bleaching effects that can help fade old and new scars.
3. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! Honey is hydrating and soothing and a great base for any facial mask.
4. If you have eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea, honey can work as an anti-inflammatory, which can help calm these areas down.
5. Dark Circles are the worst! Topically applying raw honey for 20 minutes to your darks circles help fade their appearance.
6. Say Goodbye to Razor Bumps! Immediately after shaving apply Raw Honey for 10-15 minutes then rise off to prevent razor bumps.
7. Soft lips are always in style! A gently exfoliate that contains raw honey, brown sugar, and a few drop of lemon juice can help get rid of dead skin and promote smooth lips.
8. From dull to shiny, the properties of honey can moisturize and soften any type of hair.
9. Honey is a great way to strengthen your nails and softens your cuticles.
10. Anti-aging is the goal! The antioxidants in honey are rich, and help keep free radicals at bay. By smearing honey onto your face you can delay the aging process by fighting wrinkles.
Be Beautiful, Be Sweet, and Be One of a Kind
“The Amazing Beauty Benefits of Honey (Cosette’s Beauty Pantry).” Bloglovin’ N.p., 16 July 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2016.