Bees from the nectar of the flowers produce honey a sweet sticky substance. From ages honey has been an essential part in the beauty regimes.

Lets take a look at the benefits that honey has provided us.

* Honey has anti-microbial properties and is known to treat minor irritations and sun burns.

* It is a good substance that should be used in moisturizers, creams and other beauty products as honey has the ability to retain water.

* One teaspoon of honey poured in a mug of water and if used for the last rinse will bring a shine to the hair. It will work wonders and make your hair soft and silky.


* It works well with alpha hydroxy acids - it helps soothe the skin against an abrasive treatment.

* Apply equal parts of honey and milk and leave for twenty minutes, you will notice a glow on your skin.

* Honey fights against any kind of skin damage and ageing as it has antioxidant properties.

* It also helps to fight against the damage caused by sun's UV rays.

Honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, etc. Honey may also be good for your skin. It has the ability to attract water. It is also safe for sensitive skin. It was already known that honey contained varying levels of antioxidants, with dark honey having more than light. Honey can also be added to ginger for improving its taste. Honey acts as sweetener, thereby making ginger more palatable.