img
search
Lifestyle 6/14/2016

The Skin Care Benefits of Manuka Honey

  • Share Link on Facebook
  • Share Link on Twitter
  • Share Image on Pinterest
Benefits of manuka honey for the skin

From kale, to turmeric, to coconut oil, we can’t seem to get enough of trendy superfoods and their skin care benefits—the latest being Manuka honey. According to Skincare.com expert and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Dendy Engelman, "Manuka honey is one of the the most unique and beneficial forms of honey in the world.” While raw honey can help hydrate the skin, Manuka honey can do that and so much more—we're talking the ability to diminish the early signs of aging! It’s no wonder so many celebrities have been vocal about incorporating the honey into their daily skin care routines. Interested in incorporating it into your own? Dr. Engelman shares how Manuka honey is good for your skin, below.

  • Share Link on Facebook
  • Share Link on Twitter
  • Share Image on Pinterest

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.

Manuka Honey's Skin Hydrating Benefits

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. 

Jessie Quinn
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

From DIY to luxe, Jessie has a deep passion for skin care and beauty—and as a L’Oréal employee, she is able to share that passion with readers. Before joining the Skincare.com team, Jessie studied fashion and wrote for NYLON Magazine. Her background in fashion has taught her that beautiful skin never goes out of style.

Glossary

READ MORE

These Products May Interest You

  • Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish
  • Kiehls

    Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish

  • buy it
  • Absolue Precious Cells Nourishing Lip Balm
  • Lancôme

    Absolue Precious Cells Nourishing Lip Balm

  • buy it
  • Aromatic Blends: Orange Flower & Lychee - Hand & Body Lotion
  • Kiehls

    Aromatic Blends: Orange Flower & Lychee - Hand & Body Lotion

  • buy it
×