At Bees Brilliance, we’re often asked: “Is honey actually good for your skin?” It’s a fair question. With all the modern skincare innovations out there, it’s easy to wonder if something as natural as honey still holds up.
Spoiler alert: It does.
And here’s why honey – especially New Zealand’s world-famous Manuka Honey – continues to be a skincare superstar.
Why Honey Still Matters in Skincare
1. Honey Is Nature’s Moisture Magnet
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air and helps lock it into your skin. That’s good news if your skin’s feeling dry, tight or dull – honey helps restore hydration and keeps skin feeling soft and dewy.
✨ Try it in: Bees Brilliance Beauty Elixir Mist – a refreshing spritz for thirsty skin.
2. It’s Made by Bees (and They're Kind of Amazing)
Bees collect nectar from flowers and process it in a special honey stomach, mixing it with enzymes. Then they deposit it into the honeycomb, where other bees fan it with their wings to reduce the moisture content. Once it’s sealed, the honey is ready – and packed with goodness.
This natural process results in a beautifully balanced substance rich in sugars, enzymes, and bioactive compounds that benefit the skin.
3. Low pH = Great for Acne-Prone Skin
Honey has a naturally low pH (around 3.2–4.5), which helps support your skin’s acid mantle and can reduce the growth of bad bacteria. In fact, skincare that’s slightly acidic often helps people with acne-prone or sensitive skin because it helps rebalance the microbiome and soothe irritation.
✨ Try it in: – Bees Brilliance Manuka Honey Foaming Cleanser - gentle, effective, and loved by those with breakout-prone skin.
4. It’s Naturally Antibacterial and Healing
Manuka Honey contains methylglyoxal (MGO) – a compound known for its powerful antibacterial effects. That’s why it’s been studied for wound care and used to help promote healing.
Because of its high sugar content, Manuka Honey also helps create an environment where bad bacteria can’t thrive, while keeping the skin moist – an important factor in the healing process.
✨ Try it in: – Bees Brilliance Healing Hand & Body Lotion, ideal for dry, damaged, or sensitive skin that needs extra TLC.
Final Word: Should You Use Honey on Your Skin?
Yes – but not just any honey. While raw honey has benefits, cosmetic-grade, professionally formulated Manuka Honey is best for safe, effective skincare results. At Bees Brilliance, we combine our family beekeeping roots with modern skincare science to create products that nourish, hydrate, and protect.
Ready to give your skin a natural boost?
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