Uses Of Honey For Skin & Hair

The ways to use honey are almost limitless, but the list will get you started.

1. DIY Honey Mask

Thanks to its ability to unclog pores while moisturizing the skin, raw honey is ideal for making a face mask. Lightly dampen your skin and spread one teaspoon of honey in circular motions over it until your face feels unevenly covered. Let it set for 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

2. Honey Spot Treatment

If you’re sick of suffering from breakouts, honey can work as a stellar spot treatment to reduce the evidence of acne. Honey’s natural enzymes can help clarify your skin and keep your pores clear, and its antibiotic properties will prevent bacteria from building up and triggering breakouts.
You can swab a dab of honey on the pimple with a Q-tip, keeping it on as long as is comfortable (all night is best). For an extra boost of cleansing, you can also mix the honey with tea tree oil or lavender oil.

3. Heal Burns and Wounds

If you accidentally burn your skin on the stove, healing relief is only as far away as your pantry. When honey is applied to skin right away, it can prevent the formation of free radicals and reduce your risk of scarring. If you get burned, put your hand under cold water for several minutes before applying honey to the burn.

Honey’s natural antimicrobial properties also make it ideal for dressing surface wounds because it makes the injury sterile and increases its rate of healing. For the best benefits, consider using Manuka honey, as it has additional anti-septic properties due to its methylglyoxal content.
For a homemade antiseptic cream with an extra kick, consider mixing honey with neem oil or tea tree oil to boost the benefits.

4. Treat Fungal Infections

Suffering from chronic ringworm? Manuka honey might help. Dab raw honey on the ringworm twice a day, and the infection will soon clear up.

5. Treat Chapped Lips

Pure honey is the perfect treatment for dry lips, so long as you can trust yourself not to lick it off! Simply dab some honey onto your lips before heading to bed, and it will absorb into your skin as you sleep.

6. Dry Skin Treatment

Put an end to the suffering of your woefully dry skin by treating it with a blend of honey and unsweetened, unflavored yogurt. Mix one tablespoon of each together and spread it onto your face and other patches of dry skin. After fifteen minutes, you can rinse it off.

7. Cuticle Treatment

Raw honey is precisely what ravaged nail beds need to heal, thanks to its natural humectant properties. Mix one teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon each of apple cider vinegar and coconut oil. Rub the blend over each cuticle and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing.

8. Makeup Remover

While honey might not be capable of completely removing your delicate eye makeup, the compound still makes a high-quality cleanser for the rest of your face. You can create an easily spreadable solvent by blending honey with coconut oil and incorporating in any spices or essential oils to add to the indulgence. Gently massage the mix into your face, and heavy makeup will start to dissolve.

9. DIY Exfoliator

Weekly exfoliation will do your skin a world of good, and honey is the perfect ingredient for making your own gentle scrub. You can make a homemade blend by mixing two parts honey with one part baking soda, and producing a skin treatment that offers gentle exfoliation by sloughing off dead skin cells while still soothing and smoothing your skin.

10. Hair Conditioner

Honey’s ample enzymes and nutrients make it ideal for nurturing your hair back to health after some rough treatment. Make a homemade honey conditioner by mixing one tablespoon of honey with two tablespoons of coconut oil, and apply the blend thoroughly to the bottom third of your hair, letting it set for at least fifteen minutes before rinsing it out.

11.  Natural Wrinkle Treatment

Because honey is a natural humectant, it will work to moisturize the top layers of your skin and add needed hydration to improve the appearance of wrinkles. And, thanks to its ample antioxidants, honey can also delay the aging process for your skin cells. To enhance the benefits further, consider making a facial treatment by mixing one tablespoon of honey with a blended banana or papaya.

12. Hydrating Shampoo

Regular life puts a lot of wear on your hair, but you can help bring it back to health by mixing a dab of honey into your standard shampoo, make the switch to natural shampoos to give your hair an even better chance of ultimate health. This subtle treatment will add a boost of moisture that can also work to strengthen each follicle.

13. Hydrating Honey Bath

Dry winter skin is a pain to deal with, but incorporating honey into your bath can soothe and hydrate it. Add two cups of honey to the hot water and soak for at least fifteen minutes before adding a cup of baking soda to help rid your skin of dead cells.

14. Natural Highlighting

Want to lighten your hue without damaging your hair? Honey contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase that slowly releases hydrogen peroxide to give you natural-looking highlights. Just mix three tablespoons of honey into two tablespoons of water and apply directly to clean, damp hair. You can rinse the mixture out after it sets for an hour. For best results, use this treatment weekly.

15. Sunburn Treatment

Sun exposure is one of the fastest ways to dry out your skin, but a honey treatment can restore lost moisture and soothe your outer skin layers- especially when blended with aloe vera gel. You can make a natural treatment for sunburns by mixing one part raw honey with two parts aloe vera gel and applying it where needed.

16. Fade Scars

Honey is a subtle way to lighten skin, making it ideal for fading the evidence of scars. Its natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties also work to promote healing and tissue regeneration. Mix one teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of olive oil, and gently massage the blend into the scar tissue. The massaging motion is essential, as it will improve circulation and improve blood flow to the damaged tissue.

17. Remove Warts

Strange as it sounds, Manuka honey has the potential for removing warts when used regularly. Apply a thick layer of honey to the wart and keep it in place for at least 24 hours. Repeat this treatment daily until the wart begins to disappear.

18. Clears Up Dandruff

Clear up your flaky scalp for good by mixing raw honey with water and massaging the mixture into your scalp, letting it sit for at least three hours before rinsing it out. For best results, perform this treatment weekly.

19. Resolve Rosacea

The skin condition rosacea often leads to enlarged skin pores that become inflamed and sore, leading to disfigurement around the nose and cheeks. While the condition is incurable, you can use Manuka honey to cleanse your pores and reduce their size, thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. This product is potent, so be sure to experiment with small amounts first before putting it on sensitive skin.

20. Prevent Frizz and Split Ends

Raw honey has hygroscopic properties that benefit hair by drawing in water and locking it into the shaft, reducing the appearance of frizz and split ends. Adding even a teaspoon of honey to your conditioner will ensure your hair behaves better throughout the day.

21. Reduce Hair Loss

Thinning hair often has many causes. A vitamin deficiency, dry scalp, or even chronic dandruff can all be to blame- and a honey treatment can counteract each of these conditions. Apply honey directly to your scalp through a massage, and you’ll infuse it with high mineral content, B-complex vitamins, and plenty of amino acids that can help prevent hair loss.