It’s so nice to see bees in my yard again. They were noticeably absent for so long, and it makes me nostalgic. As a child, bees were everywhere, summer wasn’t complete without stepping on a few. Back then, I thought of them as a nuisance and wished them gone.
Funny how life works. Today, I have thousands of bees in my backyard, housed in 24 beautiful lavender-colored hives and I absolutely love it. When my husband first suggested keeping bees, I wasn’t thrilled. My resistance came from not knowing enough about these incredible creatures. But now, not only do I love the bees, I’m deeply in love with what they create: honey.
Honey and Skincare: Nature’s Original Remedy
When I began my research, I was amazed by what I found. Honey is a true skincare powerhouse. Honestly, if it weren’t sticky, honey could stand alone as a complete skincare ritual.
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Antibacterial Powerhouse: Honey is naturally antibacterial and never goes bad. Archaeologists have discovered jars of honey in Egyptian tombs, thousands of years old and still perfectly preserved! Its low water content and acidic pH (3.2–4.5) make it an environment where bacteria and microbes cannot thrive. For breakout-prone skin, this makes honey an incredible natural solution.
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A Natural Humectant: Honey is hygroscopic, meaning it draws moisture from the air into your skin and locks it in. This makes it one of the best natural moisturizers, especially during dry, cold winters when skin struggles to stay hydrated.
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Healing Properties: Honey has been used for centuries as a healing agent. Its antimicrobial properties helped treat wounds and burns long before antibiotics existed. With antibiotic resistance now a growing concern, the medical field is once again turning back to honey. The FDA even approved honey-based wound dressings, such as Medihoney, which uses powerful Manuka honey.
Raw Honey vs. Processed Honey
Not all honey is created equal. If you’re considering honey for skincare or healing, always choose raw or Manuka honey. Processed honey is heated, which destroys the delicate enzymes responsible for many of its benefits.
Raw honey contains glucose oxidase, an enzyme added by bees that releases low levels of hydrogen peroxide when honey contacts skin. This gentle antiseptic action speeds healing for burns, sunburns, and small wounds.
Beyond Skincare: Honey’s Everyday Benefits
Honey’s benefits go far beyond skin health. It’s soothing for sore throats, helps calm an upset stomach, and, believe it or not, even helps with hangovers. The natural fructose in honey speeds up the liver’s breakdown of alcohol, acting as a natural “sobering” agent.
Whether used topically or taken internally, honey truly is liquid gold.
🗝️ Key Takeaway
Honey is nature’s multitasker, soothing, hydrating, antibacterial, and even healing for skin.
Recommended Sans Product
Honey Lip Scrub
Polish and soften lips naturally with our Honey Lip Scrub, infused with honey powder to gently exfoliate while locking in moisture.
