If you’re like us, you love to indulge in the famous honey cake from Spinney’s or put a few drops of this natural ambrosia in your lemon ginger tea. We love the taste of this golden elixir, but did you know that it also can make your complexion glow too? The skincare world is buzzin’, bb, and for good reason. Turns out, this sugary nectar has a swarm of skin benefits too.
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Sis, if you’re dealing with breakouts, honey should be on your ingredients radar. It’s antibacterial and antiseptic by nature, meaning it can kill the acne-causing bacteria on your face. That’s why it often pops up in products made for those with oily, acne-prone, and combination skin.
Antioxidant-packed Manuka Honey (Dhs799, binsina.com) is perfect for DIY face masks. Have dry skin? Simply combine one tablespoon BinSina’s Manuka Honey with two tablespoons of plain yogurt and half an avocado to quench your complexion’s thirst. Just like aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, it’s also a humectant. This means it draws water from the air and holds it on the surface of the skin, plumping skin up and keeping it hydrated and moist.
More and more brands are adding this sap-like ingredient to their skincare hive. Here are two sweet treats to help you spread your wings and get glowin’.
Watsons Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner
For irritated skin, Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner (Dhs99, watsons.ae), uses honey and royal jelly extract to create a moisture-rich, soothing, and protective layer on the skin.
Sunday Riley A+ Retinoid Serum
Sunday Riley’s A+ Retinoid Serum (Dhs330, sephora.ae) harnesses the calming and soothing properties of Hawaiian white honey to balance the advanced-strength anti-aging and skin rejuvenating blend of retinoids.
Wishful Honey Balm
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The Wishful Honey Balm (Dhs212, Sephora) is a jelly moisturiser infused with this bee-utiful ingredient to lock in hydration and make skin soft and supple. This moisturiser also contains brightening turmeric and niacinamide, to reduce the appearance of pores, minimise redness, and even out the skin tone. Made for all skin types, this moisturiser combats dryness, dullness, and uneven skin tone.
Farmacy Honey Grail Ultra- Hydrating Face Oil
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Natural skincare brand Farmacy has several hydrating honey infused products. We love the multi-tasking Farmacy Honey Grail Ultra-Hydrating Face Oil (Dhs225, Cult Beauty) because it’s perfect for busy bees. This oil nourishes the face, body, and skin and hair thanks to its humectant properties. It also contains sea buckthorn oil to fight environmental stressors.
If your skin needs a serious upgrade, we recommend adding this buzzing ingredient into your skincare routine. You’ll bee loving your soft and clear skin in no time.