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7. You’ll add a powerful tool to your first aid kit
The antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory qualities of honey make it great for all sorts of topical uses as well as internal ones. The antioxidants help to heal broken or burned skin, and may even reduce the appearance of scars.
The antibacterial properties also make it effective in reducing acne and it has been shown to both absorb excess oil and regulate the skin’s moisture balance. That last point makes honey great for soothing chapped lips, as well.
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8. You can lower cholesterol
Honey contains no cholesterol of its own, and its components are thought to play a role in decreasing levels of cholesterol in the body. Eating a bit of it every day raises the level of antioxidant compounds in your body, which helps to reduce excess cholesterol.
Several studies have also seen a decrease in bad cholesterol (LDL) and an increase in good cholesterol (HDL) with regular consumption of honey.