The vitamins and minerals in honey are quite impressive. I will not bore you the nutritional details simply because we are talking about hair here. However, if you must know more and are intrigued The Buzz About Honey is a good article to start with.
While Honey lacks Biotin which is touted by many as the growth serum for hair, I find I need a topical approach as the hair supplements I have taken thus far causes my skin to break out.
Some research suggest that honey has bleaching properties as it so while using it weekly may not be the best alternative, I see no reason why my hair can not have an occasional sweet treat!
What I found most intriguing about Honey is in addition to all its glory, the following properties make Honey a permanent resident in my very minimal product list of hair care products.
- Honey is Hygroscopic. When exposed to air, honey naturally absorbs moisture from the air. Since I live in one of the most arid climates in the U.S. This is an added bonus.
- Honey is Antibacterial. During nectar processing bees introduce the enzyme glucose oxidase that produces the antibacterial, antimicrobial hydrogen peroxide. Thus honey has been said to lighten hair. I now know why they call it Honey Blond. So does this mean with frequent use my hair will look like this?
The ratio I use for my treatment is about 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Since I already have honey on hand, I will use up what I have before I splurge on a more expensive brand. Since I now know my hair and scalp loves honey, it has awesome antibacterial properties, and my hair loves it, I am willing to spend a few extra peso's for an organic raw honey. 2/8/14 was my very first treatment. I am so glad I decided to give honey and olive mixed as a deep treatment a try.
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