{"id":110161,"date":"2017-03-13T09:41:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T08:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magazine.theblondesalad.com\/?p=110161"},"modified":"2018-10-12T08:07:42","modified_gmt":"2018-10-12T08:07:42","slug":"sweet-ingredient-honey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theblondesalad.com\/en\/skin\/sweet-ingredient-honey\/","title":{"rendered":"The sweetest thing for your skin is honey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once upon a time, there was a bee, and it was essential to the production of the ingredient we are discussing today: if our bee hadn’t been there, neither would our product. We are talking about honey today<\/strong>, produced by bees after picking up nectar from plants and bringing that to their hives to transform it into that golden, gooey substance we often use in the kitchen, and that is quickly gaining popularity in the world of beauty. What might not be known to all is that something extraordinary happens during the honey-making process: the color, scent and properties of honey are all determined by where the nectar comes from<\/strong>, so as a beauty treatment, honey will transfer all those wonderful medical benefits from the plants and herbs right onto your skin.<\/p>\n

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Honey is an excellent moisturizer<\/strong>, and when used in shower gels and bath products, it helps cleanse the skin in depth, thanks to its antibacterial properties. It can also be used on the delicate skin of your face, and it can add a protective component to lip balms and detergents. It has also been used as an ointment for the past 2000 years thanks to its antiseptic properties, and it is a natural moistener, meaning it attracts and holds moisture, making it excellent for keeping optimal levels of moisture in your skin. Its antibacterial properties are essential for fighting impurities<\/strong>, as they help you block the spreading of damaging bacteria on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\t\t