[Beauty] Honey for Your Skin

Aside from its great taste, honey has a lot more to offer not only health-wise but also beauty-wise. Honey is a natural energy booster, a great source of carbohydrates and has been found to balance blood sugar levels.

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But did you know that this magical potion made by the bees can also do wonders for your skin? 

1. Anti-Aging

High in natural anti-oxidants that have anti-microbial properties. It protects the skin from harmful UV rays and facilitate the skin's ability to repair and rejuvinate itself.

2. Moisturizer

Can absorb and retain moisture and keeps skin well hydrated and looking fresh and supple. Ancient women combined it with milk and used it to keep their skin smooth, radiant and with a youthful glow.

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3. Fights Acne

Especially beneficial for those suffering chronic acne. Honey absorbs and cleans out all impurities that are deep-seated in the pores then soothes and heals the surface of the skin.

4. Antibacterial

It is dubbed as the "tastiest antibiotic" because it is a natural anticeptic that effectively heals and soothes burns, cuts and wounds. Acts as an antibacterial agent that promotes rapid tissue repair and eases pain.

5. Conditions Hair

Cures and revitalizes dry, damaged and dull-looking hair. Keeps hair clean, healthy and shiny and helps retain moisture and get rid of all those itchy flakes on your scalp.

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As a bonus, I am giving you a DIY Hair Mask Recipe that I totally swear by!

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of raw honey
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

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You only need to heat the honey and the olive oil together then add the lemon juice and mix it well. Apply it onto your hair, gently massage the scalp, leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off.

Stay beautiful, lovelies!

Beauty Nut,

Paige xx