Honey: Two Healing Properties of Organic Honey Since Ancient Times

In ancient times, honey has been used has been used on people to treat their wounds. It is only in 2007, that manuka honey was recognized by the United States FDA as a healing treatment for wounds. Honey can provide a protective barrier- preventing infections in wounds. Patients would apply honey to wounded areas for faster healing time. Comparing honey to alcohol, manuka honey was less painful compared to the usage of alcohol on wounds.

Honey was also used to promote oral health before toothpaste was made. To avoid tooth decay and keeping the gums in top notch health, it was chewed or sucked on to reduce gingivitis and plaque. Harmful bacterias such as P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans growth were inhibited. Manuka honey was effective in helping to prevent cavities and tooth decay- a very sweet benefit, unlike sugar.

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– Jenny Phan

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Benefits and Tips: How to Use Organic Honey for Skincare

In today’s post, I will tell you how you can use organic honey as a skincare weapon.

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Feeling like your skin has been dull? Do you want glowing skin? Less acne? Then you’ve come to the right place. Organic honey is known to have skin-saving properties. Besides being delicious, it can make a tasty treat for your skin. If you are breaking out, you may apply manuka honey as an acne spot treatment. Instead of using an over-the-counter treatment, reach in your cabinets for organic honey and apply using a swab on the stressed skin area.

Another great way to use honey as a skincare treatment is in the form of a cleanser. Although it’s not meant to be an intensive makeup remover, honey can be used an an excellent facial cleanser when mixed with natural oil and certain spices. Coconut or jojoba oil can be added as a base so it applies smoothly. By adding ingredients together, you will find it makes a lush concoction over your face as it removes impurities that cause dull skin.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!

Honey it up, friends.

– Jenny Phan

New Beginnings: About HoneyMeUp

Hello there! My name is Jenny.

Welcome to my blog! Here is where I inspire to teach you about some of the benefits of Honey and why you should be implementing honey into your daily routines for the best and healthiest life.

Why Honey?

  • Honey contains several vitamins and nutrients.
  • It is rich in antioxidants.
  • Beneficial to heart health.
  • There are so many more ways honey can be applied topically!

Years ago I had a bad break out, I thought nothing would work until I started looking up natural skincare. I started applying raw honey on my face and leaving in on for 20 minutes. Over time, my skin became more clear, vibrant, and I had less acne.

I want to introduce you to the benefits of honey that has helped me and well-being. In this blog, I will produce content of the finding I have learned so you can be informed on why honey is good for your health. Honey is natural, delicious, and is continuously created harmoniously by mother nature’s worker- the bees.

Stay in tuned to check out why honey is good for you! – Jenny Phan

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