Honey Has A Myriad Of Benefits For Skin, Hair, And Nails

Illustration of the benefits of honey for beauty (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Honey has long been known as a multifunctional natural ingredient, not only as a sweetener of food, but also as an important element in the world of skin care.

The antioxidant, antibacterial, and humectane (natural moisturizer) content in honey makes it very useful to maintain skin health.

Many beauty practitioners and dermatologists recommend the use of raw honey because of its natural nature that supports the skin regeneration process, maintains moisture, and helps calm the irritated skin.

Reporting from the Hindustan Times, dermatologist Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj explained that raw honey is rich in prebiotics which plays a role in strengthening the microbiome of component skin is important in maintaining the balance and strength of the skin protection layer.

Meanwhile, Dr. Monica Chahar recommends various combinations of natural ingredients with honey for skin care, including masks and toners that are easy to make at home. Natural enzymes in honey help remove dead skin cells gently, making them suitable for use even for sensitive skin.

Not only improving skin texture, honey is also known to be able to disguise acne scars. Its natural hydrogen peroxide content supports the process of mild exfoliation and skin regeneration, making it an effective ingredient to gradually fade acne scars.

To relieve the sunburned skin, honey can be mixed with green tea and then frozen into ice cubes. This fragrance can be used to calm the skin or as a first step before wearing makeup.

In hair care, honey also has an important role. Mixes of honey and aloe vera are useful for calming dry and itchy scalp, as well as helping to remove the remaining products and excess oils, so that the scalp feels cleaner and fresher.

In addition, honey can also be used to care for lips. The combination of honey, bits, and sugar produces natural lip scrubs as well as provides a natural color and flips on dull lips.

For the face, a mixture of one teaspoon of honey with two tablespoons of rose water can be used as a refreshing toner and helps brighten the skin. Meanwhile, using honey as a sleeping mask with facial oil will provide deep moisture overnight.

Nail care can also be done with honey. A mixture of honey and olive oil can help soften the cumicula instantly when massaged gently around the nails.

However, although honey is known to be safe for most skin types, Dr. Bhavuk Dhir reminded that some people who are allergic to bee products orterinary powders can experience mild reactions. Therefore, it is important to do a pasty test first before using it widely on the skin.

Avoid using open wounds or infected skin, and do not combine honey with exfoliators that are too strong simultaneously, because this can actually cause irritation and drought.