The Truth About Manuka Honey: 5 Remarkable Skin Benefits

Have you tried Manuka honey? I hadn’t until a few years ago when I had a severe patch of dry skin. I tried every natural remedy out there and finally landed on Manuka honey. Soon, I found out about the many Manuka honey benefits for skin including being antiviral, anti-inflammatory and having antioxidant benefits.

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WHAT IS MANUKA HONEY?

Manuka honey comes from the Manuka tree in New Zealand. In the nectar, there is a natural saccharide called Dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Bees take the nectar and turn it into honey.

Then, through a natural chemical reaction, the DHA in the nectar is converted into a compound called Methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO is the main chemical responsible for the amazing antibacterial properties in Manuka honey that makes it so great for skin.

I’ve seen the amazing skin benefits firsthand and Manuka honey is now a staple in our home. Keep reading to find out 5 reasons you should make it a staple in yours as well!

1. HELPS IN WOUND HEALING

One of the main reasons to keep Manuka honey on hand is it’s wound healing properties. Any time one of my kids has a scrap or cut, I put a little drop of Manuka honey on their bandage and it significantly speeds up the healing process.

Manuka honey has also been found to treat minor burns and infections and even help in killing bacteria resistant MRSA! How amazing is that!?

2. HELPS TREAT ACNE

We all know the struggle of facial breakouts. If you’re looking for a natural remedy for acne, look no further than Manuka honey. Helping treat acne is an awesome Manuka honey benefit for skin!

Manuka honey is anti-inflammatory so it will decrease the redness as well as help smooth and heal the breakouts on your face. Try making a honey mask or simply dabbing a spot of honey on the problem areas.

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3. HELPS REDUCE DARK SPOTS ON SKIN

Dark spot reduction is another one of the many Manuka honey benefits for skin. If you have dark spots and scars left over from breakouts, try treating them with Manuka honey. You can dab it on or mix it with lemon.

The Manuka honey will help renew and restore the skin and reduce dark spots. & Bonus… It can also help reduce wrinkles!

4. HELPS SOOTHE DRY SKIN

I have dry skin and one of my favorite products to ease my dry skin is First Honey Skin Therapy Cream. It puts a seal on my skin to lock in the moisture while healing my skin at the same time!

I love that this cream is smooth, less sticky, and smells amazing. It is gentle enough to use on babies and works well to heal eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, & Dermatitis. Believe me, it works!

5. EXFOLIATES SKIN

There are so many recipes for skin masks that exfoliate your skin. You can add Manuka honey to that list because it’s perfect for exfoliating.

Try gently massaging a little honey with water onto your face and watch the dirt and dead skin cells wash away. It will leave your face feeling smooth and clear!

Have you tried Manuka honey yet? What did you think? If not, try it today. You’ll love it! 🙂

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Still curious? Here’s some scientific reading about medical-grade Manuka honey:

Comprehensive In Situ Killing of Six Common Wound Pathogens With Manuka Honey Dressings (Watson D, Bergquist S, Nicholson J, Norrie DH) Read

The Use of Medical Grade Honey in Clinical Practice (Acton C, Dunwoody G) Read

The Use of Honey-Derived Dressings to Promote Effective Wound Management (Dunford C) Read

Pressure Ulceration and the Use of Active Leptospermum Honey for Debridement and Healing (Chaiken N) Read

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