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Of course, we all know that honey
is one of nature's most delicious treats, but did you know that there
are many topical uses for honey as well? Because honey contains
vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, it is a wonderful beauty aid that
nourishes the skin and the hair. For best results, use raw honey. Raw
honey is unprocessed and has up to 50 percent more vitamins than
processed, or cooked honey.
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Honey mixed with ground almonds
makes an excellent facial cleansing scrub.
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A tablespoon of honey whisked
together with an egg white, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and about 1/4 cup of
flour makes an excellent firming mask. Just smooth on the face, leave on
15 minutes, and rinse off with warm water. You’ll love the results.
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Honey also makes a great moisture
mask. Just mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 teaspoons of whole milk,
smooth over the face and throat, and let it do its job for 15 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water, and finish splashing with cold water.
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Honey makes a great lotion
for dry patches of skin on hands, elbows, or other parts. Just mix 1
teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a 1/2 teaspoon of
lemon juice. Apply to hands, elbows, heels of your foot, etc., and wash
off after 15 minutes. Instant relief!
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Honey works well on chapped lips.
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Because honey has antibacterial
properties, it is helpful with acne.
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Honey is even great added to
bathwater. Just put in about a 1/2 cup, and soak away dry skin.
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To give your hair lustrous shine,
mix 1 teaspoon of honey into 4 cups of warm water. Use as a hair rinse.
And if you’re a blond, add the juice of 1 lemon, too.
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Honey has been used as a healing
aid since the 16th century. It can be applied topically to disinfect and
speed the healing process in wounds, scrapes and burns. Honey acts as an
antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory.
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Because honey contains hydrogen
peroxide, it kills germs. It promotes the growth of healthy tissue. It
reduces inflammation. It treats burns effectively, and promotes quicker
healing, and less scarring.
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Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with a
cup of warm water. Use it as a mouthwash.
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Honey cleans teeth and dentures,
and kills germs in the mouth.
~ Author Unknown
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