Honey /ˈhʌni/ is a sweet food
made by bees foraging nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees
is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by
most beekeepers and consumed by people.
Nutrition Facts
Honey
Amount Per 100
grams
|
|
Calories 304
|
|
% Daily Value*
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|
Total
Fat 0 g
|
0%
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Saturated fat 0 g
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0%
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Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
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|
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
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|
Cholesterol 0 mg
|
0%
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Sodium 4 mg
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0%
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Potassium 52 mg
|
1%
|
Total
Carbohydrate 82
g
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27%
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Dietary fiber 0.2 g
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0%
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Sugar 82 g
|
|
Protein 0.3 g
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0%
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Vitamin
A
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0%
|
Vitamin
C
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0%
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Calcium
|
0%
|
Iron
|
2%
|
Vitamin
D
|
0%
|
Vitamin
B-6
|
0%
|
Vitamin
B-12
|
0%
|
Magnesium
|
0%
|
*Per
cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be
higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Honey's
often thought of as a healthier sweetener, but you might be surprised to learn
that this ingredient has tons of skin and hair benefits, too. Made by the
alchemy of bees collecting nectar, pollen, and resins from flowers, honey can
help moisturize, fight aging, and fight bacteria. Plus, it’s loaded with
nutrients, antioxidants, and healing compounds. Next time you’re browsing the
grocery store shelves, look for raw honey,
which hasn't been heat-treated or pasteurized; it contains more active
phytonutrient antioxidants and enzymes for enhanced benefits. Here are a few
ways to put the ingredient to use (sometimes with the help of some other
natural ingredients).
1.
Moisturizing Mask
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air into the skin and ensures it's retained it in the layers where it’s needed most for penetrating, long-lasting hydration.
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air into the skin and ensures it's retained it in the layers where it’s needed most for penetrating, long-lasting hydration.
Try
it: Spread one teaspoon raw honey on
clean, dry skin, and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid water.
2.
Pore Cleanser
The enzymes in raw honey clarify skin and keep pores clear and clean. Plus, the antibacterial properties of honey and jojoba or coconut oil also prevent bacterial buildup that can lead to skin imbalances and breakouts.
The enzymes in raw honey clarify skin and keep pores clear and clean. Plus, the antibacterial properties of honey and jojoba or coconut oil also prevent bacterial buildup that can lead to skin imbalances and breakouts.
Try
it: Stir one tablespoon raw honey with two
tablespoons jojoba oil orcoconut oil until the mixture is spreadable
consistency. Apply to clean, dry skin, and massage gently in a circular motion,
avoiding your eye area. Rinse with tepid water.
3.
Gentle Exfoliator
Honey is loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, and other nutrients that nourish, cleanse, and hydrate skin. Baking soda, meanwhile, is a gentle natural exfoliator that removes dead skin cells, allowing new cells to emerge for a radiant complexion.
Honey is loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, and other nutrients that nourish, cleanse, and hydrate skin. Baking soda, meanwhile, is a gentle natural exfoliator that removes dead skin cells, allowing new cells to emerge for a radiant complexion.
Try
it: Mix two tablespoons honey with one tablespoon baking
soda. Splash your skin with water, then gently rub the concoction on your face
or body in a circular motion. Rinse well.
4.
Scar Fader
Honey is said to lighten skin, and its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds help to decrease the appearances of scars and increase healing and tissue regeneration. The hydrating properties of honey andcoconut oil or olive oil will also help revive skin cells, while regular, gentle massaging will increase circulation to aid skin recovery and cell turnover.
Honey is said to lighten skin, and its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds help to decrease the appearances of scars and increase healing and tissue regeneration. The hydrating properties of honey andcoconut oil or olive oil will also help revive skin cells, while regular, gentle massaging will increase circulation to aid skin recovery and cell turnover.
Try
it: Mix one teaspoon raw honey with one
teaspoon coconut oil or olive oil. Apply to the affected area, and
massage with the tips of your fingers in a circular motion for one to two
minutes. Place a hot washcloth over your skin, and let sit until cool. Repeat
daily.
5.
Acne Treatment
Honey contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that thwart bacteria that can lead to breakouts. Its anti-inflammatory properties will calm redness and irritation.
Honey contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that thwart bacteria that can lead to breakouts. Its anti-inflammatory properties will calm redness and irritation.
Try
it: Apply a dab of raw honey to affected areas, and
sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with tepid water.
6.
Bath Soak
Honey's not just hydrating; its antioxidants will repair skin and protect it against oxidative and environmental damage.
Honey's not just hydrating; its antioxidants will repair skin and protect it against oxidative and environmental damage.
Try
it: Mix two heaping tablespoons raw honey with one
cup hot water until dissolved. Add to a tub of warm water, and soak.
7.
Cuticle Moisturizer
Raw honey is loaded with nutrients and enzymes to nourish and heal skin, and it's a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the skin. Coconut oil conditions and protects, while the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar softens hard skin and balances pH for healthy growth.
Raw honey is loaded with nutrients and enzymes to nourish and heal skin, and it's a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the skin. Coconut oil conditions and protects, while the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar softens hard skin and balances pH for healthy growth.
Try
it: Mix one teaspoon honey with one teaspoon apple cider
vinegarand one teaspoon coconut oil. Rub over each cuticle, and let sit
five to 10 minutes, then rinse.
8.
Hair Conditioner
The enzymes and nutrients in raw honey give dull hair shine without weighing it down. Coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft to condition and smooth the cuticle and give your strands the luster you crave.
The enzymes and nutrients in raw honey give dull hair shine without weighing it down. Coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft to condition and smooth the cuticle and give your strands the luster you crave.
Try
it: Mix one tablespoon raw honey with two
tablespoons coconut oil. Apply thoroughly to the bottom two-thirds of damp
hair, starting at the ends and working up. Let sit for 20 minutes, and rinse
well.
9. Shampoo Booster
The humectant properties of honey help regulate and retain moisture in hair, plus honey is said to strengthen hair follicles for healthy growth.
The humectant properties of honey help regulate and retain moisture in hair, plus honey is said to strengthen hair follicles for healthy growth.
Try
it: Mix one teaspoon honey with a dime-sized amount of your
favorite shampoo. Wash and lather as normal, and rinse well.
10.
Hair Highlighter
The enzyme glucose oxidase in honey slowly releases hydrogen peroxide, an ingredient known to lighten hair color.
The enzyme glucose oxidase in honey slowly releases hydrogen peroxide, an ingredient known to lighten hair color.
Try
it: Mix three tablespoons honey with two tablespoon water.
Apply to clean, damp hair, and let sit for an hour. Rinse well. Apply weekly
for best results.
11.
Sunburn Treatment
Honey restores hydration to the deepest layers of sun-exposed skin—and both honey and aloe vera contain powerful anti-inflammatories to calm burned skin and aid recovery.
Honey restores hydration to the deepest layers of sun-exposed skin—and both honey and aloe vera contain powerful anti-inflammatories to calm burned skin and aid recovery.
Try it: Mix
one part raw honey with two parts pure aloe vera gel. Apply
to sunburned skin
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