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Treating wounds
Honey can help enhance the healing process of wounds , due to its antimicrobial properties, and according to the New Zealand Dermatological Association, the chemical formula of honey is characterized by high osmolality, meaning that its sugar content is very concentrated, as these sugars interact with water. In a way that microorganisms cannot grow in it, this sugary formula also produces a chemical compound called hydrogen peroxide when it comes into contact with burn sores, and this substance also provides antibacterial benefits in ulcerated areas, which speeds up the healing process. [1]
Protect the skin from the appearance of premature wrinkles
Honey is a natural antioxidant, so it has been proven to protect the skin from sun damage, such as premature wrinkles , a condition that in some cases leads to skin cancer. [1]
Moisturizing the skin
A 2012 study showed that honey is very useful for many types of skin diseases, and these studies also showed that it consists of a completely natural substance that can be applied directly to the skin, and can be used as an ideal home remedy for rehabilitating the skin and relieving skin dryness, due to its distinctive therapeutic properties. With its moisturizing and healing ability, it is considered an anti-inflammatory. [2]
Acne Treatment
Honey is one of the most distinctive natural remedies because it has anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties that benefit oily and acne- prone skin . It is also considered a natural moisturizer suitable for oily skin, because it maintains skin moisture and reduces oils. To use honey to treat acne and oily skin, a thin layer can be applied to the face. Let it dry for ten minutes, then rinse it well with lukewarm water. [3]
Burn treatment
In a 2008 study by researchers at the Clinical Trials Research Unit at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, with the aim of finding out whether honey increases the rate of healing in acute and chronic burns, ulcers, and wounds, the researchers collected data from 19 trials that included more than 2,500 patients with different wounds, and found Researchers say that mild to moderate burns take less time to heal when using honey compared to using traditional dressings, but attention must be paid to the necessity of continuing approved drug treatments and not stopping them. [4]
References
- ^ A b ERICA ROTH (18-7-2017), "The Benefits Of Honey For Skin Care" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 12-4-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Cynthia Cobb (28-9-2017), “Dry skin: Seven home remedies” , www.medicalnewstoday.com , Retrieved 12-4-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Debra Rose (1-5-2017), "10 Home Remedies for Oily Skin" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 12-4-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Bazian (10-10-2008), "Honey for burns" , www.nhs.uk , Retrieved 12-4-2018. Edited.
