DIY your skincare with Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey. The beneficial properties have received praise for hundreds of years, but did you know it also makes a highly effective ingredient in skincare? We’ve put together our top recipes to help you create your own powerful beauty products.

Why is Manuka Honey so good?

Manuka Honey is prized for its health-supporting properties, and widely studied for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects. Some of these include:

Antibacterial activity, which may reduce inflammation
Inhibition of bad bacteria, which helps the body’s natural processes to support gut health
Maintains hydration, reduces inflammation and sterilizes in wound healing
Potential to support the body’s natural immune function through antioxidant activity

Find out more about Manuka Honey (and how to choose the right one for you) using our FREE guide: Health Benefits of Manuka Honey.

With all that information under your belt, we bet you can’t wait to incorporate Manuka Honey into your routine.
Here are 4 ways you can harness its range of beneficial properties for your skin.

1. Straight from the jar

Beauty routines don’t need to be complicated. Make the most of the antibacterial properties of Manuka honey by applying it directly onto damp skin. If you’re not in the mood to do a full mask, simply dab some on as a spot treatment, and let the anti-inflammatory actives go to work. Wash off with warm water after 15 minutes and follow up with a moisturizer for best results.

2. As a bath soak

We’ve all heard of using oatmeal in a bath to soothe upset skin. Next time you’re filling up the tub try out our recipe for a hydrating and calming addition. Not only will you smell great, but the skin-calming properties of the oats and the hydrating power of the honey will leave your skin calm and quenched.

3. In a quick & easy homemade body balm

Say goodbye to chapped skin. This recipe is super simple and can be modified in so many ways. To create your own DIY Manuka Honey balm, give our recipe using coconut oil and Shea butter a try. Find the full recipe here voilà!

4. Combined with Matcha for a soothing face mask

Combine the benefits of two powerhouse ingredients: Green tea and Manuka Honey. They work together using antioxidants to help repair damage on the skin.
Find our full method here.

Will you be adding Capilano Manuka Honey to your routine?

A spot treatment, a bath soak, a lip balm, and a face mask. When it comes to skincare, Manuka Honey is a soothing and hydrating way to incorporate natural ingredients into your daily routine.

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