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Many skin soothing properties make Honey the most ancient and widely used natural cosmetic. It provides great nutritional value to the skin and hair. 
 
 
  
Honey has been used as a beauty aid for centuries. It is an essential element in the formulation of beauty products – from skin toners, creams and face masks, to hand lotions, hair conditioners, shampoos and body lotions. All these properties of honey make it an perfect natural cosmetic element. It provides great nutritional value to the skin and hair.
 
As we all know, moisture is the skin’s basic requirement to keep the skin soft, healthy and youthful. And, honey needless to say is one of the best, powerful, natural moisturizing agent and a cleanser. Below mentioned are some of the ways on how you can make use of honey as a wonder moisturizer and an effective beauty product.
 
i.For dry skin, you can apply honey as it is and wash it off with plain water after fifteen to twenty minutes. Another option would be to mix honey with orange juice and leave it on for twenty minutes and wash it off later.
 
ii.Surprisingly, even oily skin can be in short of moisture especially during the winter season, when the outer layer of the skin dries. For oily skin you can mix honey with the white of the egg, apply on the skin daily and wash it after fifteen or twenty minutes. The white of the egg has an cleansing effect decreasing the oiliness and honey will soften the skin.
 
iii.For combination skin, you can apply honey by itself as it tends to suit both the oily and dry parts. Honey nourishes the skin and has a soothing effect. It also increases the renewal of the skin cells making the skin younger and fresh.
 
iv.For dry and damaged hair mix one teaspoon of honey with four cups of warm water and use it as a last rinse after you shampoo your hair. It is basically to condition the hair and bring in the luster.
v.Honey can also be used on pimple prone skin or on people with acne problems. You can mix some honey with yoghurt, apply on the face and wash it after twenty minutes. In fact yoghurt and honey have good healing effects on the acne prone skin.
 
vi.Honey can be used as a face mask for all skin types. Mix oatmeal, rosewater and honey by making it into a smooth paste. Apply on the face and wash it off after twenty minutes. This leaves your skin soft, fresh and glowing.
 
vii.Drinking honey regularly mixed with a cup of warm water as the first thing in the morning, helps to reduce weight drastically.
 
Apart from treating skin conditions, honey is also used to heal injuries and burns as well. It is also considered as an healthy food as it contains vitamins and minerals like calcium and iron. Consuming honey therefore, guarantees a supply of important nutrients to the body. It does not contain artificial fragrance, preservatives or essences.
 
Be in no doubt your honey is all natural in every sense of the word – make the most of it now!
 
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