Published 19:22 IST, October 23rd 2019

Honey: Various kinds of uses and benefits for skin and health

Honey is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids; it also has some antibacterial properties that make it good for your skin. Here are the benefits of honey

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Honey, golden delicious fluid, has been a part of our day to day life. It is used in various medicinal and dietary options. Honey has a myri of beauty benefits when used on your skin and also helps in wound healing. However, consuming it in a higher proportion may le to verse effects due to its high sugar and calorie content. Honey is rich in antioxidants and flavoids and also has some antibacterial properties that make it good for our skin. According to a leing health magazine and medical experts, here are benefits of using honey for your skin and health.

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Benefits of honey for health and skin:

For skin:

Gentle exfoliator

De skin cells harm skin and also cause irritation and itchiness. Honey exfoliates your skin deeply and it is a gentle exfoliator compared to or artificial ones. If you rub honey on your skin regularly, it will leave your skin brighter and smoor.

Natural hydrant

Dry skin is coarse and itchy which is because of lack of moisture in your skin. Honey with its moisturising and soothing effects makes your skin healthy. It urishes your skin by hydrating it, leaving soft, riant, and glowing. natural hydrant increases water content and reduces dryness in skin.

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Anti-aging properties

Reportedly honey is full of probiotics, antioxidants, nutrients, and enzymes which incredibly urishes skin. It is perfect aid in anti-aging as it helps in hydrating skin and prevents free-rical dam. Honey retains moisture and rebuilds moisture level without making your skin oily and giving it anti-aging properties.

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For health:

Weight loss

If you are worried about your weight, doctors mostly recommend excluding all sugar-based sweets from your diet, but t honey, because sugar that is in honey has a different composition from one found in or sweeteners. According to medical experts, honey increases your metabolism, which is necessary for weight loss.

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Lowered cholesterol level

Reportedly, honey contains zero cholesterol in it. Its essential components and vitamins help in decreasing  levels of cholesterol. Regular intake of honey has a beneficial effect on  level of antioxidant compounds in  body that can fight extra cholesterol.

Fight stress

Or research shows that honey has ability to fight stress, restore cellular antioxidant defense system, and as a consequence, also improve memory. Moreover, calcium content in honey is simply ingested by  brain, which has a positive effect on its functioning.

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DISCLAIMER: Though amazing health benefits can be derived from golden liquid, it is suggested to consult a professional medical expert, seek vice or instruction before its consumption or use.

11:53 IST, October 19th 2019