JAKARTA - In an effort to obtain clean skin, many people are now starting to use home treatment, made from ingredients that are easy to find on kitchen shelves. Meanwhile, commercial products provide fast results, using natural ingredients, such as honey, can prove more useful in maintaining the health of the skin in the long term.

Applying honey to the face is not a new age practice, people have used this natural ingredient to get healthy skin for centuries. Dr. Sravya C Tipirnini, Head of Dermatologist & Cosmetricist Consultant at Manipal Hospital, quoted by Pinkvilla, Friday, October 4th, said,

'Madu has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular choice to calm the stunted skin and accelerate wound healing. In addition, the quality of the humectane helps to attract and maintain moisture.'

The following is information on the benefits of honey for skin health and how to use it in order to get the best results.

Acne removes the natural beauty of the face, so that the skin becomes dull. Acne appears in various shapes, including white comodos, black comodos, papula, small acne, and characteristic acne. Skin microbas play an important role in the onset of acne in the skin. When a natural skin microbiota is disturbed, bacteria and other harmful elements can enter the skin, causing acne.

Honey effectively controls and prevents acne, all thanks to its antimicrobial properties, preventing pathogens from entering the skin and damaging them. In addition, honey is known to inhibit microbial growth that is responsible for injury infections and other skin problems. Makes it a safe choice for acne.

Applying honey to the face will not only help fight acne, but also keep the skin hydrated so that the skin shielding layer remains strong. According to a study, the nature of the humectan and emoliene strongly on honey makes it an extraordinary moisturizer of the skin. Optimal hydration will produce wrinkled-free skin and have balanced pH.

Various dry skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on can cause itching, scaly, and roughness on the skin. So that these conditions make the skin more prone to damage and disturbing when you want to sleep well. However, with honey, dealing with this skin problem becomes easy. Yes, honey with anti-inflammatory and anti-microba properties helps fight inflammation and relieves eczema symptoms.

Honey has been used to bandage wounds for centuries. Honey stimulates the release of cytokines, which helps initiate and improve the network repair process. Plus, due to bioactivity, honey is widely used to wrap wounds. Dr. Sravya added, "Madu has been used traditionally for small wounds, scratches, and burns. However, it is important to consult a doctor for serious injuries."

Using honey on the skin can help remove wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of skin aging. Honey in cosmetic formulations in the form of cleaning milk, cream, lotion, and lipope have been shown to stop wrinkle formation and increase skin hydration. Damage to sunlight can cause a lot of damage to the skin, resulting in signs of aging even when you are in your 20s or 30s.

Other studies reveal that Greek honey has antioxidants and photoprotective properties that protect the skin from oxidative damage and molecular damage caused by UV rays. By keeping the skin protected from damage from sunlight, honey helps delay signs of premature aging and reduces the risk of the emergence of fine lines, black spots, aging spots, and wrinkles.

Honey offers healthy skin. With the nature of humectane, emoliene, antioxidants, and anti-aging, honey is very beneficial for the skin without damaging it. Whether it hydrates the skin or fights acne-causing bacteria, honey has all the answers your skin needs. Use honey sufficiently or according to the advice of a dermatologist and get a glowing skin.

Using honey as a facial treatment can be done in several ways, namely:

Facial Cleaner: One of the most effective ways to use honey for acne prone skin is to use it in the form of facial cleansing. Honey removes dirt, dust, and other dirt from the skin gently without making it rough on the skin. You can buy honey facial cleaners that match your skin type or simply mix a sunspot with regular facial soap.

Reducing: For those who struggle with dry skin problems, it is very important to invest in moisturizers. As a humectan, honey draws water into the skin, makes it soft and chewy. You can use organic honey that has not been processed directly on the skin and facial massage to get nutritious skin. Or use moisturizing with honey as the main ingredient for increasing moisture and refilling dehydrated skin.

Face oil: Face oil from honey is packed with natural antioxidants and other nutrients that help increase collagen production and produce even skin tones. Using facial oils that are honey or adding several drops of honey to regular facial oil can help smooth skin tones and reduce the appearance of stains and wrinkles.

Face masks: honey masks for the face when mixed with other skin amah ingredients, can help improve skin health. The benefits of honey for the face include overcoming drought to strengthening skin elasticity.


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