Sharing A Skin Care Tip

[DummyChef]

Just want to share a skin care tip with the girls. In the morning, Mix 2 tbs of honey and 2 tbs of lemon juice. Add hot water.

The tip is pretty easy and delicious. After 3 days, you skin becomes more radiant and brightened. It would better if you could make this drink 4-5 times a week. Honey has lots nutrients and lots Vitamin C from lemon juice.

[WordKeeper]

I'll give it try - 3 days - really?

[greeneyedgirl]

Is that to drink or to apply to skin? I assume it's to drink.

Originally Posted by DummyChef

Honey has lots nutrients

Just out of curiosity, since I'd never heard this before, I entered 1 Tbsp of honey into nutritiondata.com. It comes up with 0% on every nutrient except 1% of manganese and 17 g sugar, so not exactly nutritious unless one is desperate for carbs.

[WordKeeper]

greeneyedgirl - Perhaps there are other benefits in addition to those identified in the form you used. Here is some other information about possible benefits of raw honey:

Nutritional Benefits of Honey | Raw Honey | Honey Bees

Honey’s Nutrition and Health Facts
Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids in Every Bite

Raw honey contains small amounts of a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. The vitamins found in honey may include (depending on floral variety) niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid; minerals present include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Just as the color and flavor of honey varies by floral source, so does the vitamin, mineral, antioxidant and amino acid content.

Antioxidants in Honey

In addition to the nutrients that are involved in normal metabolic activity, foods contain components that may provide additional health benefits. These nutrients are referred to as nutraceuticals. Phytochemicals are one broad category of nutraceuticals found in plants that are actively being investigated by scientists for their health-promoting potential. Honey has a phytochemical profile which includes polyphenols that can act as antioxidants.

Antioxidants perform the role of eliminating free radicals, which are reactive compounds in the body. Free radicals are created through the normal process of metabolism and contribute to many serious diseases. Researchers at the University of Illinois, led by Nicki J. Engeseth, Ph.D. and May R. Berenbaum, Ph.D., are studying the antioxidant capacity of common honey varieties.

Honey’s Antimicrobial Properties and Benefits to Wound Healing

The use of honey as a wound dressing goes back to ancient times and has now been ‘rediscovered’ by modern medicine, according to Dr. Peter Molan of the University of Waikato, New Zealand. “It is a common observation in the many reports in medical journals that numerous benefits result from using honey to dress wounds,” says Dr. Molan. The antibacterial properties of honey may help clear infection in wounds, and the anti-inflammatory action of honey may reduce pain and may improve circulation which hastens the healing process. According to Dr. Molan, “Honey stimulates the re-growth of tissue involved in healing, making healing faster and reducing scarring.

[DummyChef]

Originally Posted by WordKeeper

I'll give it try - 3 days - really?

It depends on people and body type. However, I've been on and off trying this. Once i stopped, I can tell the different on my skin. Remember, don't add hot water, since i will mass up the nutrients and vitamin c

[WordKeeper]

okay - I'm confused. In the OP you write, "add hot water" but in your last post you write, "don't add hot water." Help me out -

[greeneyedgirl]

Originally Posted by WordKeeper

greeneyedgirl - Perhaps there are other benefits in addition to those identified in the form you used. Here is some other information about possible benefits of raw honey:

Nutritional Benefits of Honey | Raw Honey | Honey Bees

Raw honey contains small amounts of a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. The vitamins found in honey may include (depending on floral variety) niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid; minerals present include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Just as the color and flavor of honey varies by floral source, so does the vitamin, mineral, antioxidant and amino acid content.

Indeed. Small. Perhaps insignificant compared to what one may take in in additional sugar. I don't know about the antioxidants, perhaps it's substantial. Perhaps the site that provided your blurb is trying to sell honey.

Every health food is high is blah blah blah until I look it up and see that really it isn't, in terms of a normal serving.

[DummyChef]

Originally Posted by WordKeeper

okay - I'm confused. In the OP you write, "add hot water" but in your last post you write, "don't add hot water." Help me out -

i meant warm water

[WordKeeper]

OK - I'll give it a try. I made it with hot water last night. It sure was good. Now I'll try it with warm.