If you aren’t sure what to get loved ones this holiday season, consider giving gift baskets filled with glistening jars of golden honey. This gooey nectar adds sweet notes to beverages and food, and it can keep the body beautiful. If you plan to purchase jars of honey for yourself or someone on your holiday shopping list, here are a few ways it can be used as a beauty booster.

3 Non-Edible Uses for Honey

1. Treat Chapped Lips

Lip balm coats your skin in a waxy residue and only provides a short-term solution for chapping. Combine honey with brown sugar and olive oil and apply it to your lips to scrub away dead skin cells. Achieve a soft and supple pucker by letting a mixture of plain yogurt and honey sit on your lips for a few minutes.

2. Hydrate Hair

To steer clear of damaging chemicals, many people use honey to keep their hair healthy. When it’s combined with milk, it can be slathered over dry areas to restore lost moisture. After washing out the solution with shampoo, your locks will be glossy and hydrated and have fewer flyaway strands.

3. Get Rid of Pimples

Harsh astringents can leave skin dry and irritated, which is why honey is a welcome alternative to treating a breakout. Putting raw honey on a swollen zit will extract the fluid, reducing inflammation. You can also wash your skin with this elixir, as the antibacterial and anti-fungal properties can curb future acne flare-ups.

Whether you enjoy the sweet taste of honey or want to use it as part of your beauty routine, pick up a bottle from Manoa Honey in Wahiawa, HI. Since 1989, Oahu visitors and residents have purchased their local products to keep and give as gifts. Visit their website to find out which merchants sell their honey, or call (808) 927-0501 to place an order. Connect with the team on Facebook for the latest news and updates.