Hey viewer, I’m applying honey under my eyes.
After all, a person needs to take care of themselves after they’ve reached a certain
age.
Now, you might be wondering how honey can help me look good.
Well, in this video I am going to talk about that.
Starting off the list, let's talk about one of the least known benefits of honey.
Reduces Irritation and Inflammation
Honey is filled with antioxidants that can get rid of the bacteria, which cause irritation
and inflammation on your eyes.
It also forms a protective barrier around your eyes, preventing any form of infection.
Additionally, unlike medicines honey is natural and doesn't have any side-effects.
Now, that is a bonus.
Keratoconjunctivitis
The antioxidants of honey not only help fight irritation, but are also effective against
keratoconjunctivitis.
It is an inflammation that occurs to the eyes due to the dryness of the cornea.
In one study that was conducted on 60 participants, it was found that people who applied honey
on their eyes found more relief than the ones who didn't.
This happens because honey cuts out the dryness that is responsible for keratoconjunctivitis.
Considering that it occurs because of seasonal allergies and can be a big problem if left
untreated, we would suggest that you could use this home remedy.
Of course, if the problem goes out of hand then the better option would be to go to a
doctor.
Heals Corneal Ulcers
Corneal Ulcers can be a big problem.
For the most part there may be an urge to itch, followed by a burning sensation and
if it stays for too long then you might also experience some pain.
Although when you dive deeper, you realize that they are nothing more than sores on the
surface of the outer layer of your eyes.
So, how can honey help?
Well, studies suggest that honey can help fight the infection that might be causing
the sore.
Apart from that, it can also accelerate the healing process of the surface.
There are two major reasons behind this; one of them is that honey increases the production
of fibroblasts in your skin.
These things help to tighten the pores and protect against infection.
The second reason is the antimicrobial properties of honey that speed up the healing process
of your skin.
Moisturizers Dry Eyes
Dry eyes is a common problem with many people.
This condition occurs because of the insufficient production of tears in your tear glands.
It can worsen quickly, developing into red eyes and other forms of infection.
Usually, it is a chronic problem and is known to cause irritation, itchiness and in some
extreme cases a burning sensation.
Honey can be helpful in this matter as well.
As we mentioned in one of our previous points, honey moisturizes your eyes.
This would help to keep your eyes lubricated, even if your tear glands don't produce enough
tears.
As a matter of fact, a recent study of 114 participants found that people who had applied
honey on their eyes found more relief than those who didn't.
This is why medical professionals are debating about using artificial tears that contain
honey to fight dry eyes.
It Fights Against Pink Eye
Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis is one of the major eye problems.
You may have faced it yourself, and it can be quite annoying.
In such a case, applying honey can help you soothe the pain and get rid of the itchiness.
Additionally, the antimicrobial properties of honey, which we mentioned earlier, help
fight the bacteria responsible for your pink eye.
This is why if you could keep applying honey for about a week, it can help you get rid
of your pink eye problem.
Wow, maybe this is why Ayurveda has such great things to say about honey.
It Reduces Wrinkles
Honey is often applied along with egg whites or bananas in the form of a face mask.
This is because of its ability to tighten the pores of your skin.
As we mentioned earlier, honey promotes the production of fibroblasts.
As a result, wrinkles and acne scars find it hard to stay on your skin because of the
honey.
The moisturizing properties of honey also play a crucial role in keeping the skin oil
free and moisturized.
Speaking of which, let’s move on to another well-known benefit
It Replenishes Tired Eyes
After staring at a bright screen for a prolonged period of time, you may often feel irritation
in your eyes.
You may also feel tired or exhausted.
Honey can help with this too.
All you would need to do is apply the honey on closed eyelids and take a rest for about
30 minutes.
You can also listen to some music while doing so.
After that wash the honey with cold water and your eyes will feel refreshed.
Now that you know the basics, here are some tips that you can use while applying honey.
Apply Raw
Honey has antibacterial properties.
Applying it raw should not be a problem for your skin.
For this, you can pour some honey under your eyes, or as we stated earlier, on your closed
eyelids.
Apply with Lemon
Alright, before you try this make sure that you mix the honey and lemon properly.
You also have to be careful while applying as you don't want the lemon to go inside your
eyes.
Otherwise, the lemon might sting a little bit.
Similar to raw honey, you can apply this mixture on your eyelids, as well as under your eyes.
Honey and Lemon together are good for your skin.
Honey's antioxidants and Lemon's Vitamin C fights dark circles, wrinkles and improves
the smoothness of your skin.
Honey with Vitamin E Gel
Vitamin E also has properties that are good for your skin.
It can help fight wrinkles, blackheads and even acne scars.
This gel functions better when you have combined honey with it.
Once again, it is the antioxidants that come to rescue.
These antioxidants that increase the production of fibroblasts get assistance from Vitamin
E.
This makes the combination incredibly potent against eye infections.
For this to work, make sure that you mix honey with Vitamin E gel properly.
The procedure of applying is the same.
Although while removing it, use lukewarm water instead of cold water.
This brings us to our fourth tip…
Honey and Egg Whites
This one is again something to use as a face mask, but this combination works wonders for
your eyes.
The protein in egg whites along with the antibacterial properties of honey gets rid of dark circles
under your eyes.
Overall, it is a good option for your eyelids as it helps to reduce the strain.
This combination is also good against infections and red eye.
To apply egg whites and honey, you would have to mix them and leave the mixture for sometime.
It will have a yellowish hue to it, after that you can apply it under your eyes.
It can also be applied on your face like a face pack.
Banana, Curd and Honey
This one is more like a face mask than something that you can simply put under eyes.
This combination can help you achieve a better skin tone as well as cleanse your skin.
When applied under or over your eyelids, banana, curd and honey can help prevent infection
and ease the strain in your eyes.
To apply you would have mix bananas with honey and curd and apply the mixture on your face.
This can be put on like a banana mask.
You can also just apply under your eyes.
Make sure to wash it with regular water after half an hour.
So, have you ever tried applying honey in your eyes?
Let us know in the comments, as usual we would love to hear from you.