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Apitherapy is becoming popular around the world.

Honey deeply nourishes the skin.

Sweet remedy o Natural elixir honey with numerous skincare perks

N ATURE’S bounty is overflowing with components that offer valuable properties, now in even higher demand as we seek out healthier, more authentic beauty products. Honey in particular has a host of benefits for the skin that have been used in traditional prepara tions for thousands of years. Here are some of honey’s powers. A subtly sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of many flowers, honey is a delight for our taste buds, but also for our health and skin. While some of its countless virtues depend largely on the flower which nectar has been used, others are universal and can offer a benefit to all skin types – whether acne-prone, dry, damaged or mature. The powers of honey are such that it is now popular among multiple generations, particularly on social media, where there are

skincare tricks on social media are embracing honey as a skincare product, with the number of traditional recipes based on this sweet substance multiplying at lightning speed. We are all familiar with hot drinks to soothe a cough or sore throat, but there are also recipes entirely dedicated to skin. One key area using honey is that of hair removal, with a mixture of sugar, water and lemon, to which honey is added to aid healing. But you can also make your own moisturising mask with a tablespoon of honey, teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil and a spoonful of plain yogurt. Honey has not only become a staple on social media and in DIY, it is also one of the most popular ingredients in cosmetics, to the point of becoming the star of certain brands. – ETX Studio

now hundreds of recipes borrowed from grandmothers using this precious elixir, accumulating millions of views. Moisturising, healing and soothing Apitherapy, or the use of bee products for medicinal and skincare purposes, is becoming popular around the world, to the point where numerous skincare brands specialising in honey have emerged. Legend has it, Cleopatra herself was fond

of the substance. Indeed bee-related products, and honey in particular, are packed with benefits. Perhaps the fundamental one is moisturisation, as honey deeply nourishes the skin and is, therefore, a go-to for dry skin. But that is not all, as it also soothes redness, aids healing and helps cleanse problem skin. Two essential do-it-yourself recipes Do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts sharing

Unusual ingredients with surprising beauty benefits

A staple on our plates, some unexpected foods can also be real allies for the skin or hair. Such is the case with mustard, broccoli and onion, which in just a few months have become the stars of natural beauty routines, giving rise to some unusual cosmetics with unsuspected powers. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, kitchen and bathroom seem to have become one and the same. Certain foods previously found at the back of the pantry have made their way into our beauty kits, from oils and creams to shampoos, serums and facial cleansers. And while lemon, honey, olive oil and sugar have long featured in our bathrooms, it is more surprising to see broccoli, mustard and onion making an appearance. And yet, they can be beneficial for the skin and for the hair. Broccoli nourishes Broccoli is not everyone’s favourite in the kitchen, yet it is packed with health benefits. What interests us here, however, are the vegetable’s countless cosmetic benefits, which are still little-known. Dry, sensitive skin and scalps can particularly benefit from these ingredients, since broccoli oil has moisturising and nourishing properties. Dry, damaged or even dull hair will benefit from broccoli’s ability to make it shinier and silkier. Brassica naturally tames frizz and makes detangling easier after shampooing and conditioning.

Mustard for strong, healthy hair It tickles your nose, adds a kick to dishes and helps to promote hair regrowth. The condiment stimulates hair growth and makes it stronger and more resistant. While mustard hair masks – in seed or powder form – have long been recommended, today there are vegetable oils and even shampoos that do the job, allowing you to enjoy the same properties without the inconvenience. But mustard seeds are also good for the skin. Not only do they bring radiance to skin, but they are also great allies for mature skin, thanks to their firming properties and action on blood circulation. Onion for problem skin This kitchen staple works wonders in cosmetics and is gradually taking over bathroom cabinets. Mainly offered in oil form, onion – and red onion in particular – is attracting growing interest from the cosmetics industry. Creams, masks and serums formulated from its extracts could soon become part of your beauty routine. If red onions are the most coveted by the beauty industry, it is because they appear to be the variety richest in sulfur compounds, beneficial – once again – for hair, notably promoting regrowth. But these veggies are also excellent allies for problem skin, thanks to their purifying properties, which help fight acne and reduce scarring. – ETX Studio

Red onions are coveted by the beauty industry because they appear to be the variety richest in sulfur compounds, beneficial for hair, notably promoting regrowth. – ALL PICS FROM PEXELS

Dry, damaged or even dull hair will benefit from broccoli’s ability to make it shinier and silkier.