10 Amazing Beauty Benefits of Honey for Skin and Hair

Honey is a great source of antioxidants. It has a low GI index compared to sugar which means it will not raise the levels of blood sugar. We all know honey as a great substitute for sugar in food. I love drinking my green tea with a teaspoon of honey and a dash of lemon. But I learned that honey has various beauty benefits. Honey is amazing for skin and even for hair. There are so many shampoos and soaps and even face washes available in the market that have honey in it. Here are 10 reasons why honey is so good for your skin and hair.

1.Antibacterial Properties:

If you have acne-prone skin honey is great to get rid of bacteria. Bacterial growth is said to be one of the reasons for breakouts. Honey’s antibacterial properties will help you get rid of dirt and keep the bacteria away.

2.Powerhouse of Antioxidants:

Honey is packed with antioxidants. It also increases collagen production thereby making your skin glow even more.

3.Gentle exfoliator:

If you have been on the internet for a while and read the drama surrounding kylie’s skincare line you would know what physical exfoliators are and why they are harmful. If you haven't been following up with the “tea” of hollywood let me tell you briefly- physical exfoliators made from shells of nuts are harsh on skin. They create microtears and damage your skin if used for longer. This is where honey plays the most important role. As honey doesn't have harsh particles in it, it removes the dead skin without creating the microtears.

4.Moisturizing and Hydrating properties:

Honey is very hydrating. That's why using honey as your exfoliating mask is not only gentle and less damaging but is also moisturizing. Honey doesn't strip your face off. Especially, if you have dry skin using honey as your face cleanser will hydrate your skin.

5.Pore cleanser:

Honey is a pore cleanser as it naturally opens your pores. It also has soothing and healing properties. Earlier, people used honey on wounds to heal them. Honey also helps you lighten the acne scars.

6.Honey as hair conditioner:

As mentioned earlier, honey has moisturizing properties. This makes it a great hair mask for dry and frizzy hair but with that it also makes up for a great hair conditioner.

7.Honey for shiny hair:

Honey has emollient properties that smooth the hair and make them shiny. This will help you retain the natural luster in your hair.

8.For preventing hair damage:

As honey has a massive amount of antioxidants it also prevents hair damage. This in turn makes your hair healthy.

9.Honey has antibacterial properties which can prevent scalp infections, dandruff etc.

10.Honey can remove dirt from the scalp making it cleaner.