The health benefits of honey extend beyond its use as a spread on toast and in yoghurt. It has been used as an immune system booster, energy booster, and topical ointment to heal wounds for centuries.
Besides its medical applications, honey has long been an ingredient in many hair and beauty products. Some DIY hair mask recipes call for honey as well, for a variety of benefits, such as strengthening and conditioning.
There are many recipes you can use to make a honey hair mask. Try to use raw honey, which is the least processed and has a higher concentration of antioxidants. However, nonorganic honey should still provide benefits.
Honey is not known to be negatively affected by any ingredients. If you are allergic to bee pollen, consult a dermatologist before using honey-containing products.
See the benefits below.
Provides hydration to the hair and scalp
Both the scalp and hair can benefit from the hydration honey provides. Its natural humectant qualities aid hair health and control its moisture level, preventing water loss.
Prevents Dandruff
You can use honey in scalp treatments to clean your scalp and ease dandruff and dermatitis. Because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, honey helps to fight and prevent dandruff, which is often caused by fungus or bacteria.
Reduces hair breakage
Keratin is an essential protein that contributes to the strength and structure of your hair. Using proteins in hair treatments helps to strengthen weak, brittle strands. Honey contains approximately 0.5 per cent protein. It may not seem like much, but combined with other vitamins and minerals in honey, it can be beneficial.
Can aid hair growth
Honey promotes hair growth by preventing the breakage of hair. Honey cleans the hair follicles by getting rid of impurities in the scalp. This minimizes clogging, which is often a reason for hair loss.
Provides hair shine
As an emollient and a humectant, honey makes a wonderful hair moisturizer. Emollients smooth hair follicles, giving them a glossy finish. Humectants add moisture to dry hair by bonding with water molecules. Honey, can help restore your hair’s natural lustre by moisturizing and locking in shine.