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Honey Fit for the Beautiful
- Posted by: Young Earth Sanctuary Resources Pte Ltd Admin
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Do you know that raw honey is are used in the beauty industry as a skin moisturizer, softener and to heal the skin tissue?
So what makes raw honey such an important component in the beauty industry?
1. Anti-aging Properties
Honey is a brilliant humectant, which means that it pulls moisture to your skin from the air to keep it soft and dewy," The alpha-hydroxy acid properties of its sugar base, it works like an exfoliant, lifting away dead, dry cells to even out your skin tone. It works to clear, smooth, firm, brighten, and soften skin. It means that not only does honey correct skin tone but also promotes elasticity and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Ant- Inflammatory Effects
Honey is often used on mild burns to reduce pain and swelling, and clinical studies have shown that it helps minimize scarring, too. It softens, soothes, and hydrates skin, which is ideal for wound healing.
3. Acne-Fighter
Honey contains sugar, water and several organic compounds and enzymes. The enzyme Glucose Oxidase is added by the bees together with other compounds and this is what imparts antibacterial properties to honey. Acne is caused by bacteria that mixes with the sebum and dirt trapped underneath the skin’s surface. By regularly using honey on acne, you can cure it and also prevent scarring.
4. Dark Circle–Eraser
Because Honey pulls moisture to the skin, it also has a plumping effect that can help to minimize the appearance of dark circles and soften fine lines.
Adapted from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3611628/
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