5 benefits of honey for your skin

It’s a well-known fact that eating honey has many benefits for our bodies – it boosts energy, builds our immunity and is a natural remedy for an array of ailments. But did you know that honey can also work wonders for the health of your skin?

Now, we’re not telling you to go to the pantry and start drenching your skin with the sticky stuff because, lets face it, that’s going to be messy! But if you simply update your skincare routine with products formulated with this natural sugary wonder, your skin will reap the benefits.

FIVE SKIN CARE BENEFITS OF HONEY

#1: It’s highly moisturising

Thanks to its humectant properties (a science-y word for keeping things moist), honey draws and locks moisture into the skin, keeping it super smooth and hydrated.

Try: Skinvitals H-Revive with Honey + Grape Seed Oil, Montagne Jennesse Manuka Honey Peel Off

#2: It’s an anti-ageing wonder

Honey is a natural antioxidant and research has shown that when it’s used topically on the skin, it neutralises the free radicals that cause premature ageing, while also helping skin cells rejuvenate themselves for a fresh glow.

Try: L’Occitane Shea Butter & Honey Foaming Gel, Biodroga Extra Rich Vitamin Honey Mask

#3: It fights acne

Honey is a natural antiseptic, which allows it to naturally clear pores and pimples of bacteria, stopping breakouts from getting worse.

Try: Organi Honey Facial Peel, Lush Vanishing Cream, $39.95, www.lush.com.au

#4: It soothes sensitive skin

A natural anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant, honey is a dream for soothing and reliving swelled, raw and red skin.

Try: The Goat Skin Care Soap with Manuka Honey, Dermalogica Gentle Soothing Booster

#5: It’s a saviour for dry lips

Thanks to its natural healing abilities, honey is a godsend for moisturising and healing dry, cracked lips and restoring the nourishment they need to be soft and supple.

Try: NUXE Rêve de Miel Baume Levres, The Body Shop Honeymania Lip Balm

Did you know honey was good for your skin? Do you use skincare products that contain honey?