Honey for skincare

Honey benefits for skin

Is honey good for your skin? And what does honey do for your skin? Find out, with NIVEA.

Honey: A sweet treat for you and your skin

Natural, gentle, and moisturising. Honey is a super powerful skincare ingredient and can help you fix a whole slew of skincare problems. It’s recently become a popular ingredient in everything from shower gels to moisturisers. If you’ve been hesitant about trying it, we hope to persuade you otherwise.

Read on to find out more. 

Is honey good for your skin?

Yes! Honey is a wonderful skincare ingredient. It’s known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties and, as such, has been used on skin for centuries.
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Honey can be used by most people and is especially suited to sensitive skin and dry skin. However, make sure you do a patch test before kickstarting your journey into honey-infused skincare – just in case. 

 

  • Healing properties – Honey is naturally antibacterial and speeds up your skin cells' healing processes – so it’s great for wounds. 

  • Anti-aging – Honey is an antioxidant and blocks free radicals to help maintain a youthful looking complexion.

  • Moisturising – Honey absorbs moisture from the air and locks it into your skin, so is great during winter months or if you’re experiencing uncomfortable dry skin. 

Does it matter what kind of honey you use?

If you’re making homemade skin treatments or using honey straight from the jar, we recommend using an unpasteurised honey, like Manuka honey. That way, you’ll get all the benefits. 

So when you’re at the shops, keep an eye out for Manuka honey or ‘raw’ honey. 

What does honey do for your skin?

People have been tapping into the healing properties and benefits of using honey for centuries. That’s because it’s packed full of completely natural antibacterial components. So, if you have blemishes or an eczema outbreak, honey can help speed healing and reduce inflammation. 

 

It’s also an amazingly potent moisturising ingredient and is often used to rehydrate skin and fade scars. So if you’re craving a flawless complexion, why not dip into your store cupboard for a little boost? Carry on reading for a lovely (and simple) homemade moisture mask. 

 

Softens dry skin

Honey is a natural humectant – that means it pulls in moisture and locks it into the skin. It also creates a protective barrier to prevent dryness. Plus, the enzymes in honey help exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells to soften rough skin.

 

Treats acne breakouts

If you’re experiencing a breakout, a honey-infused treatment can work wonders. You’ll find a range of cleansers and moisturisers that draw on the healing properties of honey to calm breakouts and protect the skin.

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Boost your skin’s health with a dose of honey

Here are a couple of easy ways to incorporate honey into your skincare routine. First up, you just need to check your kitchen cupboards for some raw or Manuka honey. Alternatively, you can venture to the shops and find a brilliant NIVEA shower gel, moisturiser, or cleanser infused with honey. Take a look below for more details.
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Create a homemade honey mask

Here’s a quick 2 ingredient mask that you can whip up at home for a soothing and healing face mask. Quick reminder: don’t forget to do a patch test. We’d hate for anyone to have an allergic reaction to this at-home mask. And if you have any allergy questions, make sure to consult a doctor. 

Ingredients:
1.        Manuka honey
2.        Cinnamon

Method:
1.        Take three parts honey, and one part cinnamon
2.        Mix together and warm slightly in the microwave
3.        Apply the mask to clean skin
4.        Let sit for ten minutes
5.        Rinse off completely and pat skin dry

Follow up with a refreshing honey-infused moisturiser and soak up even more goodness. 

Shop for some sweet skincare…

If you’re keen to reap the benefits of honey-infused skincare, it’s worth shopping around. You can find honey in products like: 

•        Hand lotions
•        Shower gels
•        Body moisturisers
•        Face masks

So if you’re looking to treat your skin, it’s time to start shopping. At NIVEA, we have a great selection of skincare. From moisturising masks featuring honey extract, to hand creams enriched with beeswax and honey. Whichever you choose, you can look forward to deeply hydrated and supple skin.

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Adverse reactions to honey are unusual, but it’s important to know that reactions can happen.

Avoid using honey if you are allergic to:
•        Pollen
•        Celery
•        Bee venom

Remember to always do a patch test before using a new product and consult your doctor if you suspect an allergy.