08 Apr Honey in cosmetics
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Honey is well-known for its sweet taste. It has however plenty more to offer.
For instance do you know that honey has a high moisture-binding capacity?
It can bind up to 4 times its weight in water. This makes honey an excellent moisturiser for the skin. When honey is applied to the skin, it draws moisture from the air and holds it in the skin to keep it hydrated.
Honey thus has a hydrating effect that can help to keep the skin moisturised and protected from dehydration. Honey therefore acts as a natural moisturiser and can help to soften and smooth the skin.
Honey has soothing and emollient properties that can help calm the skin and reduce inflammation. It contains compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols that can help reduce redness and swelling. It can also be helpful in treating skin problems such as acne, rosacea and eczema.
Honey is a protective and renewing antioxidant that can help protect the skin from free radical damage. Free radicals are harmful molecules created by environmental stresses such as UV rays and air pollution that can cause damage to the skin. Honey also contains vitamins and minerals that can help revitalise the skin and give it a healthy appearance.
Honey has antibacterial, antiseptic and disinfectant properties that can help kill bacteria and other microorganisms. Honey contains hydrogen peroxide, which is a natural antibiotic and can help heal wounds. It can also help fight infections and skin problems.
Honey has relaxing, balancing and soothing properties that can help calm the skin and reduce redness and irritation. Honey can also help to smooth and soften the skin, making it a great ingredient for products used on dry and sensitive skin.
In summary, honey is a great ingredient for cosmetic products due to its moisturising, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and soothing properties. It can help moisturise the skin, reduce inflammation, fight free radicals, kill bacteria and soothe the skin.
Here are a few more studies on the topic:
- Al-Waili, N. S. (2004).
Investigating the antimicrobial activity of natural honey and its effects on the pathogenic bacterial infections of surgical wounds and conjunctiva. Journal of medicinal food, 7(2), 210-222.
Link: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/1096620041224123
- Mandal, M. D., & Mandal, S. (2011).
Honey: its medicinal property and antibacterial activity. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1(2), 154-160. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609166/
- Yaghoobi, R., Kazerouni, A., & Kazerouni, O. (2013).
Evidence for clinical use of honey in wound healing as an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant and anti-viral agent: A review. Journal of wound care, 22(6), 324-326, 328-330.
Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.12968/jowc.2013.22.6.324
- Burlando, B., & Cornara, L. (2013).
Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 12(4), 306-313.
Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocd.12058
- Abdulrhman, M. A., Mekawy, M. A., Awadalla, M. M., Mohamed, M. H., & Nassar, M. F. (2018).
Honey and skin: A review on its effects and mechanisms of action. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 214, 1-10.
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874117317085
Propolia manufactures many products using the positive properties of honey – in combination with other natural active ingredients.
Try them out for yourself – it’s worth it.
Your Chitin.online team
Raphaël & Aurélie
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