How to Use Honey to Delay Skin Aging, Prevent Hair Loss And Fade Scars

Honey is a great natural remedy for the skin and can easily treat skin diseases and conditions, such as acne, dry patches, and dark circles under the eyes. It can also help you in cases of dry hair, acne or dandruff as well as other beauty troubles.

Honey possesses powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and humectant properties that can improve the quality of your skin.

Here are the top beauty benefits of honey:

1. Fades scars

Any kind of scar is look unpleasant, especially if it’s on a visible body part, which is why people are always looking to get rid of them. And, while scars are difficult to remove, honey can significantly reduce their appearance. Honey will regenerate your tissues and revive your skin cells which will effectively lighten them.

Here’s how to prepare a mixture that will reduce your scars’ appearance:

Mix some honey and coconut or olive oil, then massage the mixture into the affected area with circular movements and put a warm washcloth over it. Leave it until it cools down, then wipe it off with a cotton ball. Repeat the procedure twice a day.

2. Treats psoriasis

Psoriasis is a difficult autoimmune disease which affects the skin cells. It causes blisters, redness and lesions on the face which are often inflamed and itchy. And, while honey can’t treat psoriasis, it will relieve the symptoms, stop the inflammation and protect your skin from infections.

According to a 2003 study, topical application of honey, beeswax and olive oil on the affected areas can manage the disease as well as dermatitis.

Mix a teaspoon of honey, olive oil and beeswax each, then warm it in a microwave and stir it well. Leave it to cool down before applying it on the affected areas a couple of times a day. While you’re on the treatment, make sure you’re not picking and scratching the lesions.

3. Heals minor cuts and wounds

Honey can treat minor cuts and wounds effectively as it’s a great antibacterial agent. It will draw fluid away from the area to accelerate the healing process and prevent the growth of germs and reduce the risk of infection.

A 2013 study suggested that honey is great for topical application for acute wounds, but it’s not as effective for chronic wounds such as infected surgical wounds and skin ulcers. We recommend using Manuka honey for treating minor wounds.