See our top picks for honey-based beauty products that are good for your skin!
Honeybees are a vital part of our planet’s ecosystem. In addition to producing 1/3 of our food supply, they also supply 50% of the world’s fiber, oils, and raw materials [1]. One of the best byproducts honeybees produce is honey, one of the best natural ingredients for beauty products.
It’s no secret honey is a buzzy beauty ingredient, with more brands releasing honey-based products than we can count! In honor of World Honey Bee Day on August 17th, we’ve made a list of six good honey-based beauty products for your skin.
ACTIVIST Mānuka Honey Mask
This Mānuka Honey Mask from ACTIVIST is our first pick ($65). This mask contains 100% Raw Mānuka Honey and is double-filtered. Mānuka Honey has many natural benefits for the skin, including aiding in the healing of burns and wounds, anti-aging, and is great for inflammatory conditions like eczema. Mānuka honey is produced from a wildflower of the same name, native to Aotearoa, New Zealand. This product is Non-GMO Project Verified, Glyphosate Free, and the brand is a proud member of 1% for the planet. They also have an entire section on their website about how they care for their bees and harvest honey sustainably.
Bee Inspired Goods Honey Lip Balm
Nothing says sweet like this Honey Lip Balm from Bee Inspired Goods ($10). This plastic-free lip balm uses a container made from plant cellulose. The formula is dye-free and paraben-free and made from USDA-certified organic ingredients, including honey and beeswax. With every application, you get to say goodbye to dry, cracked lips and hello to soothing, soft ones!
FARMACY Honey Halo Moisturizer
FARMACY has long released many honey-based products, but this Honey Halo Moisturizer is one of our favorites ($48). The formula contains stand-out ingredients like honey extract, shea butter, and royal jelly extract to renew the skin’s appearance and deeply moisturize the skin. The packaging is almost 100% recyclable, and FARMACY has an empties program to which customers can send their empty packaging.
Bjorn’s Colorado Honey and Beeswax Body Lotion
This next pick from Björn’s Colorado Honey is perfect for your after-shower routine! The honey and beeswax body lotion ($29) combines these bee-related byproducts with vitamin E and almond oil to nourish and soothe dry, irritated skin. It has a mild honey almond scent, making it perfect for sensitive skin. Bjorn’s Colorado Honey is a small-batch, local honey producer based in Boulder, Colorado, offering many freshly made honey-based products.
Tones by Coco Manuka Honey Cleansing Bar
This manuka honey cleansing bar from Tones by Coco ($22) suits all skin types. Manuka honey extract, shea butter, and coconut oil are just a few of the skin-loving ingredients in this cleansing bar! The effective antioxidant properties of these ingredients help reduce inflammatory acne, including cystic acne, and even out the skin tone. They can also help balance the skin’s pH level and aid in the removal of dead cell debris, helping keep the skin nice and clean!
LEAHLANI Honey Love Exfoliator
Our final pick from LEAHLANI is the perfect exfoliator ($56). Formulated with Hawaiian raw honey, noni fruit, hibiscus flowers, and microdermabrasion crystals, this weekly exfoliating treatment shows congested skin some serious love! The crystals prevent tearing and irritation, while the other ingredients improve and soften skin texture. This exfoliator is 100% cruelty-free and contains no synthetic dyes or fragrances.
–Nina Dagaev
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