Can I use honey on my skin?
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Oct 9, 2014
Fifi D.
Unless you have REALLY BAD pollen allergies it's fine. I have allergies to pollen but eat honey all the time plus but it on my face. However my friend's dad nearly had an allergic reaction to honey, so bee careful.
Oct 9, 2014
Fifi D.
Worked with me! Honey is actually VERY helpful with skin stuff, it can be used as a DIY ointment!
Oct 9, 2014
Hannah D.
I use honey every once and awhile on my face. It doesn't really do much but make my face really soft:) I have VERY sensitive skin and aloe Vera on the face actually gives me irritation.
Oct 9, 2014
Lea A.
I agree with Hannah. if you want to do a spot test, leave it for 15min. if nothing happens to your skin, then go for it.
Oct 9, 2014
Taylor G.
I've heard honey is good for the skin but have personally never tried it so I would just do a patch test and go from there.
Oct 9, 2014
Whyte W.
Just to clarify! When using honey on the skin, you want to use ALL NATURAL honey, as others may preservatives or other chemicals that will void the benefits of honey.
Oct 9, 2014
Ciciii C.
It helped me with my hormonal acne n made it go away actually everyday I used it it got clearer n softer.
Oct 10, 2014
Hannah D.
^^yes what Megan said make sure it's all natural:)
Oct 10, 2014
Ciciii C.
I had directly put oil onto my skin, and and I made sugar scrubs with them too :). The first time I did it instead of 5 bumps it came out as one and everynow and then Maybe 3/5 come. Its hormonal acne so its still going to come but it still keep most of it away.
Oct 11, 2014
Emily W.
If your acne is hormonal, honey isn't going to do anything about that. Hormonal acne is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body (usually an excess of estrogen). The only way to solve this is with hormonal birth control, or waiting for puberty to end if you are still young.
Honey is mildly antibacterial, but not enough to have a real impact on bacterial infections of the skin. It contains varying amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which is a photosensitive chemical that can lead to issues when the skin is exposed to light (such as worsened hyperpigmentation, or irritated rashes). It is mildly humectant, but not as much as a regular moisturizer.
Really it serves no purpose and has very little benefit to skin, from a scientific standpoint. You risk allergic reactions not just to pollen but royal jelly, both of which are present in natural honey. Even if you eat honey with no issues, using it topically can cause rashes, hives, and more serious reactions up to and including anaphylaxis.
See a doctor to treat the rash and your acne. Don't just slather random crap from the kitchen on your face; you'll only waste time and potentially make things worse.
Oct 12, 2014
Shauna S.
Honey is great for fighting bacteria and can soothe irritated skin. I also suggest using plain natural (no sugar) yoghurt which is extremely soothing and has many antioxidants which are great for the skin. mix the two for a great mask!!