5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Honey On Your Face

This post has 5 reasons why you should be using Honey on your face. Plus, I have some great product recommendations for you to try this ancient beauty secret for yourself!

Honey is an amazing ingredient in skincare products. It helps keep the skin younger looking, improves radiance, and leaves skin very smooth.

The ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and East Indians all used honey in their skin care. In fact, the combination of milk and honey was known as the elixir of life, and Cleopatra’s most prized beauty secret.

Raw, unfiltered Honey is known as a “superfood” because it is so densely nutrient-packed. So, using it on your skin is super beneficial and good. Raw Honey has these beneficial ingredients:

• Amino acids
• B vitamins (B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid)
• Calcium
• Copper
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Zinc

Raw local honey is my favorite souvenir to bring home when I travel. I love to give it away as a gift, and I use it daily as a natural and healthy sweetener instead of sugar. Honey varies wildly with the local terrain. Flavor, color, and consistency vary according to what flowers the bees are collecting their nectar from. Honey is also influenced by factors such as the soil, topography, and climate as well. So having honey from different parts of the world is a great way to introduce your body to different and varying nutrients. Pure honey doesn’t have an expiration date and has been found fully preserved and intact in ancient Egyptian tombs.

5 Reasons To Use Honey On Your Face

Honey is in so many skincare products. It truly is a great and natural ingredient that you should be incorporating into your skincare routine. Here are the top 5 reasons to use Honey on your face:

1. IT PROMOTES SKIN HYDRATION

Honey is an exceptional humectant. As a humectant, honey helps bring water into the stratum corneum. This is helpful in making the skin look and feel better by plumping it up, much like the popular ingredient hyaluronic acid (only BETTER). Hydrated skin is smooth and slightly bouncy. With the increased water levels in the skin by using honey, means that you will have hydrated, healthy skin.

2. IT BANISHES ACNE-CAUSING BACTERIA

If you struggle with acne, then I highly recommend giving honey a try! Honey’s is a natural antibacterial, making it a super effective, yet incredibly gentle option for zapping zit-causing bacteria. It’s fantastic for reducing acne, especially in sensitive skin. Traditional acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can overwhelm sensitive skin and cause irritation. Honey can save the day to stop breakouts without stressing out your skin.

You can also use pure raw honey as a simple DIY facial cleanser. It won’t strip away your natural oils and will provide antimicrobial benefits that can help fight acne. Or, if you don’t want the sticky mess, you can use a cleanser like this one.

3. IT BOOSTS THE SKIN’S RECOVERY PROCESS

Honey, especially manuka honey, is widely known for its ability to help skin heal and bounce back quickly. That means that breakouts, irritation, infections, and wounds heal faster than they normally would with the use of honey. Boosting skin recovery is essential to overall skin health and in the long run, helps to diminish the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (which are the dark spots you might get after a breakout). 

4. IT REDUCES REDNESS

If your skin tends to flush and look a bit red, honey is a skincare ingredient that you’ll absolutely love. Studies have found that some strains of honey are even more effective than over-the-counter medication when it comes to calming down rosacea. Using a moisturizer like this one is a great way to reduce redness and rosacea.

5. IT FIGHTS OFF WRINKLES

This is the benefit that I really love about using honey on your face. Its ability to delay the signs of aging are amazing and super potent. It keeps wrinkles from happening very effectively if used daily because of its hydrating and plumping effects. It also keeps the skin barrier strong with the presence of proteins and amino acids. The (mild) levels of lactic acid in honey combined with its antioxidant abilities also help to encourage collagen production for younger-looking skin. 

Product Recommendations To Incorporate Honey On Your Face

As far as DIY beauty goes, using raw honey on your face is probably one of the better things that you can do since it’s actually really good for your skin. Here’s the thing though – I still wouldn’t recommend it. 

Honey is sticky, messy, and runny, which isn’t necessarily enjoyable for your skincare routine. That’s why skincare companies are starting to introduce honey as a star ingredient. Some companies are even including other bee-created ingredients, like propolis and royal jelly for their skin-beneficial abilities as well. Using skincare that’s formulated with honey means that you can benefit from more than just honey on its own. Here are products that include honey – without the mess!

Honey Face Creams

BANILA CO – Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Propolis Extract Cream. Enjoy a hit of hydration with this rich moisturizing cream. This cream instantly nourishes and replenishes with a powerful blend of 5 types of honey for ultra-smooth skin.

Farmacy Honey Halo Ceramide Face Moisturizer Cream. This cream is made with antioxidant-rich, ultra-hydrating buckwheat honey that renews the skin’s appearance for a dewy, healthy-looking glow. It is also packed with potent plant-based ceramides which replenish the skin barrier. Shea butter and vitamin E lock in moisture to prevent dry skin from returning.

Bee Rx Rosacea Rescue With Natural Kanuka Honey. This moisturizer visibly minimizes the appearance of red blotches and bumps, helps reduce inflammation, and heals damaged skin. Formulated with medical-grade New Zealand Kanuka honey to relieve redness and rosacea.

Honey Face Serums and Oils

Farmacy Honey Grail Hydrating Face Oil Moisturizer for Dry Skin. Honey grail face oil for dry skin is made with a proprietary blend of honey, sea buckthorn, and five-flower oil blend that replenishes skin with omegas, vitamins & amino acids. You can use this ultra-hydrating oil directly on the face or mixed in with your moisturizer or foundation for a power-packed hydration boost.

TRUE ISLAND Honey Bee Royal Propolis Serum. Indulge in the luxurious facial serum infused with honey, royal jelly, and propolis extract. This natural brightening serum nurtures and balances your skin while strengthening its barrier. Safe for even the most sensitive skin!

Honey Face Wash

HoneySkin Face and Body Wash with Manuka Honey. This deep cleansing Face and Body Wash works amazingly in keeping your skin clean, soft, and smooth without stripping out your natural oils.

Beloved Beauty Honey Cleanse Face Calming Wash and Mask. This face wash powder is formulated for Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Blemishes, redness, and Dark spots. It is 100% chemical-free and 100% organic. By mixing this powder with a little bit of water, it creates a cleansing paste that gently exfoliates while it cleans.

Honey Face Masks

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Face Mask. Honey Potion Plus skin care mask brings out your natural glow with a combination of antioxidant-rich honey, healing propolis, and royal jelly. Making your skin feel soothed and revitalized in minutes.

TONYMOLY I’m Honey Deep Moisture Rescue Mask. Infused with nourishing antioxidant-rich Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly Extracts this mask will work hard to nourish, hydrate, and soothe your skin in as little as 15 minutes.

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xo,

Winky Pink

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