Wondering how to use Manuka Honey on the face to maximize its skincare benefits and reveal a clear, smooth, and glowing complexion? Step one is getting the right Manuka Honey for face, right here at Naturopathica.
Then, you can learn everything from how long to leave Manuka Honey on face to how to prepare the perfect honey facial so you can bring out the best in your skin’s complexion, fade old scars, soothe irritation, and more.
This guide will walk you through how to use Manuka Honey the easiest way - topically.
Key Takeaways
- Manuka Honey is a versatile skincare ingredient that can nourish the skin, clear blemishes, speed up healing, and bring much-needed moisture to the barrier.
- Using Manuka Honey on the face is the obvious way to tap into its potential. Naturopathica has some amazing formulas worth trying.
- You can also get Manuka Honey into your diet if you want whole-body support, although most people are interested in its skincare benefits.
What is Manuka Honey?
As the name suggests, this form of honey comes specifically from the Manuka Bush of New Zealand. It contains methylglyoxal (MGO), dihydroxyacetone (DHA), and hydrogen peroxide, which is what separates it from typical honey.
Manuka Honey has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. So, Manuka Honey may help fight infections, promote wound healing, and minimize redness, swelling, and itchiness.
Studies have shown it can also speed up tissue regeneration - again, contributing to its wound-healing abilities and why using Manuka Honey on face conditions like blemishes and even cuts and existing scars can be advantageous.
You can learn more about the Manuka Honey benefits for skin in our blog. But let’s get into how to use Manuka Honey so you can actually tap into them.
How to Use Manuka Honey: On Face and Internally
Whether you’re working with raw honey or a skincare product, here’s how to use Manuka Honey on the face or in beverages to get all the nutritional content it has to offer.
Use a Manuka Cleanser
Naturopathica’s Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm rinses away stubborn makeup, dirt, and impurities while nourishing the skin. Avoid harsh scrubbing to avoid irritating the skin, then gently pat dry before your next step.
Applying Manuka Honey as a Face Mask
There’s nothing quite like a Manuka Honey facial. Use a clean finger or skincare spatula to apply a thin layer to the face, avoiding sensitive areas such as the undereye and the lips.
We get asked a lot about how long to leave Manuka Honey on the face. Good question. 15-30 minutes is plenty for raw honey. But a Manuka Honey-infused face mask that you purchased will have its own specific instructions. For example, our Manuka Honey Whipped Oil doesn’t need to be rinsed off. Let your skin absorb all of its goodness!
Combining Manuka Honey with Other Ingredients
Pairing Manuka Honey with Retinol, Vitamin C, or Niacinamide can be beneficial for some, irritating for others. Apply them at different times of the day or alternate application days altogether.
Manuka Honey can be a soothing treatment to apply after using exfoliating acids like Glycolic Acid (an AHA) or Salicylic Acid (a BHA), but they shouldn’t be mixed together in the same application.
Consuming Manuka Honey Orally
You probably came here to learn how to use Manuka Honey on face. But you can also get the good stuff internally for whole-body support. There are plenty of ways to go about it:
- Drizzle a little Manuka Honey on literally anything - oatmeal, breakfast bowls, yogurt, etc. Don’t overthink it. Put on as much as you want! You really can’t overdo it with this good stuff.
- Create your own Manuka Honey dressing to smother on toast, salads, etc. You can simply whip up a concoction with two parts olive oil, one part lemon juice/apple cider vinegar, and then stir in a spoon of Manuka Honey. Season it to your preference.
- Bake some sweet treats with Manuka Honey. It works wonderfully as a sugar replacement. These baked goods will be darker, which is totally normal, so keep that in mind.
- Add Manuka Honey to a tea and drink it before bed. Just be careful to avoid making the tea too hot, as you don’t want to boil off the beneficial compounds you’re trying to get in the first place!
Whether you’re using Manuka Honey for acne or Manuka Honey for old scars, there are countless ways to tap into its potential. But consistency is everything, which is why adding Manuka Honey to your skincare routine is typically the smartest way to harness its power.
Discover the Nourishing, Illuminating Power of Manuka Honey with Naturopathica’s Best-Selling Formulas
Now that you understand how to use Manuka Honey, you just need to find the right product!
- Manuka Honey Whipped Oil features Jojoba Oil to help lock moisture into the skin.
- Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm melts away stubborn makeup and other impurities without stripping the skin
- Manuka Honey Shower Body Exfoliator hydrates as it gently sloughs away dead skin, leaving skin smooth and radiant.
- Manuka Honey Creamy Body Lotion is a hydrating yet fast-absorbing formula that leaves skin soft and nourished.
Each formula has its place in your skincare rotation. And as our customers have come to expect, everything at Naturopathica integrates into ethical skincare regimens. Shop now or take our skincare quiz to find the right formula for your needs!
Final Thoughts on How to Use Manuka Honey on the Face
Knowing how to use Manuka Honey can be incredibly beneficial to your skin health journey, thanks to its soothing, hydrating, and healing properties. It can help address a litany of facial concerns, such as dry skin, signs of aging, and even conditions like rosacea, eczema, and acne—just be sure to use it in a way and frequency that your skin can tolerate.
At Naturopathica, we offer a complete collection of clean, premium Manuka Honey products crafted to nourish and improve hydration, texture, and radiance of the skin on your face…and your body, too!
