When You Put Honey On Your Face, This Is What Happens
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Are you a fan of DIY kitchen cosmetics? All manner of face masks, scrubs, and hair treatments can be made out of ingredients such as eggs, avocados, bananas, papayas, mayonnaise, yogurt, and even such throwaway items as lemon peels, coffee grounds, and, surprisingly, pickle juice. (Yes, really!) Medical aesthetician Candace Marino, a.k.a. The LA Facialist, is among those who prefer store-bought skin care, and her website recommends a number of professionally-produced natural beauty products. While Marino says, “You’re probably never going to hear me tell someone to go into the kitchen and whip themselves up a mask,” there is one pantry staple she makes an exception for: honey. She says honey can be used as a cleanser and is “an affordable and super-effective way to keep your skin gorgeous, glowing and breakout-free.”
You can’t use just any old honey, however. Marino warns, “Be sure your honey is RAW or UNFILTERED [because] the honey you find in supermarkets in the bear bottle is over-processed and lacking all of honey’s natural healing powers.” She goes on to add, “If you can get a locally-sourced honey from a farmer’s market, even better!”
Why honey is so good for your skin
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As Marino informs us, “Raw honey is a powerful antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory product that will not only kill acne-causing bacteria, but also naturally moisturize and soften the skin.” She explains that the sugars found in honey act as a natural humectant, meaning that they bind moisture to the skin. She says that honey, being slightly acidic, can also help to regulate the skin’s pH and will “create…a healthy environment on the skin that promotes tissue healing and regeneration.” Honey even works as “an instant pain reliever for burns and will draw the heat out of a fresh burn and also reduce the risk of scarring.” It can also help to “heal cuts and abrasions and…chronic skin conditions like eczema.”
What’s more, honey is also bursting with all kinds of amino acids, enzymes, proteins, and probiotic compounds that make it what Marino calls “a nutrient-dense super-food for the skin.” She notes that honey is high in antioxidants, so it is “a powerful free-radical fighter [that can] reduce and prevent both wrinkles and blemishes.”
When You Put Honey On Your Face, This Is What Happens
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By Maria Scinto/July 21, 2020 2:06 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Are you a fan of DIY kitchen cosmetics? All manner of face masks, scrubs, and hair treatments can be made out of ingredients such as eggs, avocados, bananas, papayas, mayonnaise, yogurt, and even such throwaway items as lemon peels, coffee grounds, and, surprisingly, pickle juice. (Yes, really!) Medical aesthetician Candace Marino, a.k.a. The LA Facialist, is among those who prefer store-bought skin care, and her website recommends a number of professionally-produced natural beauty products. While Marino says, “You’re probably never going to hear me tell someone to go into the kitchen and whip themselves up a mask,” there is one pantry staple she makes an exception for: honey. She says honey can be used as a cleanser and is “an affordable and super-effective way to keep your skin gorgeous, glowing and breakout-free.”
You can’t use just any old honey, however. Marino warns, “Be sure your honey is RAW or UNFILTERED [because] the honey you find in supermarkets in the bear bottle is over-processed and lacking all of honey’s natural healing powers.” She goes on to add, “If you can get a locally-sourced honey from a farmer’s market, even better!”
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
You can’t use just any old honey, however. Marino warns, “Be sure your honey is RAW or UNFILTERED [because] the honey you find in supermarkets in the bear bottle is over-processed and lacking all of honey’s natural healing powers.” She goes on to add, “If you can get a locally-sourced honey from a farmer’s market, even better!”
Why honey is so good for your skin
As Marino informs us, “Raw honey is a powerful antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory product that will not only kill acne-causing bacteria, but also naturally moisturize and soften the skin.” She explains that the sugars found in honey act as a natural humectant, meaning that they bind moisture to the skin. She says that honey, being slightly acidic, can also help to regulate the skin’s pH and will “create…a healthy environment on the skin that promotes tissue healing and regeneration.” Honey even works as “an instant pain reliever for burns and will draw the heat out of a fresh burn and also reduce the risk of scarring.” It can also help to “heal cuts and abrasions and…chronic skin conditions like eczema.”
What’s more, honey is also bursting with all kinds of amino acids, enzymes, proteins, and probiotic compounds that make it what Marino calls “a nutrient-dense super-food for the skin.” She notes that honey is high in antioxidants, so it is “a powerful free-radical fighter [that can] reduce and prevent both wrinkles and blemishes.”
What’s more, honey is also bursting with all kinds of amino acids, enzymes, proteins, and probiotic compounds that make it what Marino calls “a nutrient-dense super-food for the skin.” She notes that honey is high in antioxidants, so it is “a powerful free-radical fighter [that can] reduce and prevent both wrinkles and blemishes.”
How to use honey as a cleanser
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