Honey, lemon, olive oil

A mixture of honey, lemon juice and olive oil is considered one of the most useful and effective means that are used for rejuvenation, maintaining the body, in the treatment of certain diseases, as well as in cosmetology.

Useful properties of honey, lemon and olive oil

Each of the components of the mixture separately has many useful properties and is widely used in folk medicine. So, lemon is a natural antioxidant and contains a large amount of vitamin C, which is indispensable for normal metabolism in the body and nutrition of tissues. Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. And olive oil contains in its composition many antioxidants and fatty acids, which help to normalize the metabolism and prevent the aging of the body.

Thus, a mixture of honey, lemon and olive oil contributes:

• saturation of the body with vitally important vitamins and minerals;
• faster breakdown of fats and elimination of cholesterol;
• increase immunity;
• improve the condition of hair and skin.

Contraindications to the use of this tool can only happen to an intolerance of one of the components. The latter is not uncommon, as both lemons and honey can be strong allergens. In addition, the use of this drug for acute or chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the presence of stones in the gallbladder is not recommended. With caution should be used this tool and with hypertension.

Honey, lemon and olive oil - recipe mixture

For oral administration:

1. The oil for the preparation of the mixture must be taken cold pressed, and the juice of the lemon - freshly squeezed.
2. Mix 200 g of honey with 50 g of olive oil and 100 ml of lemon juice.
3. Take one tablespoon on an empty stomach.

Keep the mixture in the refrigerator. Regular use of this mixture improves the skin condition, normalizes digestion, has a general rejuvenating effect on the body. Also, this recipe is useful in diseases of the respiratory system and helps in the treatment of even chronic bronchitis .

To prepare a mask for hair:

1. Lemon juice, honey and olive oil are mixed in equal proportions.
2. The mask is applied to pre-washed hair.
3. Withstand up to 30 minutes.
4. Then wash off with shampoo.

This mask helps to strengthen hair, to give them shine.

The face mask is prepared according to the same recipe as the hair mask, but in the mixture, in addition to honey, lemon and olive oil, the egg yolk is added. This mask:

• nourishes and tightens the skin;
• improves complexion;
• eliminates peeling.