The Skin Care Benefits of Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey's Anti-Aging Benefits

Engelman says that the first step to reducing the appearance of wrinkles is moisture. “Manuka honey retains moisture without making skin oily,” she says, making it a fabulous addition to an anti-aging skin care routine. Give yourself an at-home Manuka honey facial by applying one tablespoon of Manuka honey to clean skin. Allow the honey to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Using a Manuka honey mask once a week can help replenish your skin with moisture.

Manuka honey is one of the the most unique and beneficial forms of honey in the world.

Speaking of moisture, Manuka honey has hydrating properties that can help give you a glowing complexion. Hydration is key for radiant, soft, supple-looking skin. "When applied to your skin, [Manuka honey] will absorb moisture from the air and hold it in," Engelman says. Applying the honey topically can help enhance these properties. Treating yourself to a DIY facial scrub—using 1 tablespoon of raw Manuka honey, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar—once a week may help to wash away dead skin cells, which can prep the skin to better absorb the hydrating benefits of the honey.