8 Benefits of Honey

1. Honey for anti-aging

Honey is emollient, humectant, and soothing; it retards wrinkle formation and regulates pH according to this study Honey is loaded with anti-aging ingredients similar to an anti-wrinkle cream as shown below in the table:

Benefit	Honey (Ingredient source)	Anti-wrinkle cream
Moisturizer	Yes	Glycerine and water
Vitamins	Six (riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C)	Four (tocopherol, niacin, vitamin C, pantothenic acid)
Anti-oxidants	Multiple (Chrysin, pinobanksin, catalase, pinocembrin)	One (green tea)
Minerals	Zinc, selenium	None
Amino acids	18-20 amino acids, mostly Proline	None
Organic acids	Many especially Gluconic acid	None
Anti-septic	Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties	None
Preservative	Natural	Synthetic

You can avail yourself of anti-aging benefits by applying honey on your clean face for 15 to 30 minutes or using this anti-aging face pack once a week.