Honey has been used for thousands of years as Ayurveda medicine and culinary stuffs. Now modern science has proved that honey has really significant properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. In this article, you will learn how to cure your acne using honey?
What does it contain?
Honey is sweet viscous liquid composed of various types of carbohydrates such as fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, water and ash.
How does honey cures acne?
Acne flares up due to many causes such as bacterial infection, overproduction of sebum, weak immune system, etc. Honey is effective for infections and inflammation. Most often, acne is caused by infection by staphylococcus bacteria. They infect the hair follicles and sebaceous glands and stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. When excessive sebum is produced, it clogs the hair follicles and makes a mixture with sloughing off cells and other particles.
As honey cures acne by:
Osmotic effect:
Hydrogen Peroxide:
Osmotic effect:
Bacteria requires efficient amount of water to grow and reproduce. Honey consists of long chains of carbohydrates and most of the water molecules are bound to them, there is no enough water for bacteria to grow.
Hydrogen peroxide:
Hydrogen peroxide is a potent antiseptic. When honey is applied over the wound and diluted, it produces hydrogen peroxide.
Is it safe to use honey?
Absolutely, Honey is safe unless until it is used in a specific dosage. It has vast variety of benefits but no critical side effect.
How should I use honey?
You can use honey topically and orally.
Topical Use:
Dip a ball of cotton into the honey and apply its thin layer over the acne and scars. You may experience burning sensation, but it is normal with honey.
Oral Use:
Pour one to two tablespoonful of honey into a glass of water and drink it on empty stomach in morning.
Conclusion:
Honey is a gift from the nature as it is an effective anti-acne remedy. Even modern science has proved it to be effective and potent. Use it orally and topically and you will notice in a few weeks that you are getting rid of acne.
Note:
The information contained in this article is solely for your information and awareness. It is not an alternate to any medical diagnosis, treatment option and any medicine. The author and the owner of the website will not be liable for any loss you incur in any way.