Comment from Christine
Time: March 9, 2007, 1:11 pm

I do this too, and I wanted to let you know you can also use it in your hair, added to your conditioner, or alone, and it makes your hair super soft. Apply it either to your hair like you would any other conditoner or just add a quarter size dollop to your regular conditioner. Makes my hair not just soft but shiny too.

Comment from Caitlin
Time: March 9, 2007, 3:16 pm

I’m taking the challenge! I made a wonderful body scrub a few years back with honey, olive oil, lemon and raw sugar, but I never tried the face.

Comment from Brooke Habecker
Time: March 9, 2007, 4:40 pm

Think it’ll work on my old-lady hands? I guess I can give it a go. Caitlin, care to share your recipe?

Comment from JMH
Time: March 10, 2007, 4:40 am

I tired this when you mentioned it in your other post. I had some honey in the kitchen so I thought “why not?” The results: LOVE MY SKIN!!! It is soft and smooth. Also, I use baking soda once a week to exfoliate followed by a diluted apple cidar vinegar toner (that combo totally cleared up my adult acne) Now that I have honey n my bathroom too I have a choice: skin care or baking?

Comment from Betsy
Time: March 10, 2007, 8:40 am

I’m sure this isn’t where you saw it, but when I was in middle school (early ’90s) the Chicago Tribune Sunday magazine section had an article on beauty from the kitchen that suggested mixing a couple of tablespoons of honey with an egg yolk to make a mask. (After exfoliating with table salt - yowch!) I was twelve and Sea Breeze was expensive, so of course I tried it. And it really worked!

I’ve done it from time to time since then but always felt bad about wasting an egg. I like the idea of using just honey instead. Maybe mixing it with turmeric, all Indian-style.

Comment from Amy
Time: March 10, 2007, 10:41 am

Count me in. Your tips have all been fabulous and this one makes sense, too. I can hear my boyfriend now….”What? Something else new? Is this another thing you read about by that Sundry person..?”
One question: Do you still use the Hope in a Jar, or is it overkill?

Comment from Melanie
Time: March 10, 2007, 9:07 pm

Honey is awesome - I’m going to try the challenge here and see how it works for me. I did this hippie thing where I got rid of all my non-natural skin products a couple of years ago, and washed my face with yogurt, or with milk and a tomato mashed up together. Yes, it was weird, but my skin got all soft and felt wonderful. I’m just too lazy to do it all the time, like it’s hard to get some yogurt and smoosh it on my face every day. The other kitchen thing I do is periodic olive oil and sugar scrubs (not salt because I always have someplace it will hurt). They leave your skin just gorgeous and all glowy and dewy and soft. It’s like a soft-focus ad or something.

Comment from Lesley
Time: March 11, 2007, 2:56 pm

I wonder what honey and mashed avocado would be like as a masque. Avocados aren’t cheap, but it could be fun.

Comment from Lesley
Time: March 11, 2007, 3:04 pm

P.S. For anyone who suffers from eczema or dermatitis, here’s a recommendation from my dermatologist. Banish bath soaps, and soaps of all kinds and use “emulsifying ointment” instead. You can get a tub of this in the drug store for very little money (probably under $10 in the States…it’s $14 in Canada. I use this on my face and body and it’s amazing. No more dry skin. (But I will be trying the honey!) After bathing/showering, apply Lac-Hydrin 12% on the body - everywhere or where breakouts occur. A friend of mine who had really bad exzema told me her’s disappeared within three days of using this regimen.

Comment from Jennifer
Time: March 11, 2007, 11:33 pm

I am taking the honey challenge. I am 31 and have a mild dose of adult onset acne (had wonderful skin until my mid-20’s). My skin never responds to anything and I am at the point of trying anything and everything with the hope of finding that ONE thing that might work.

I haven’t noticed a huge difference with the honey yet, but when I woke up this morning my husband said, “You look pretty!” I was in all my morning glory with the bad breath and wild hair, too. Trust me, I resemble road kill in the mornings. I have to admit, though, that when I looked in the mirror my skin was glowing! I have not glowed in years!

So, I am going to keep at it and see what happens. Maybe I can finally get off of this antibiotic that I regret starting in my attempt to keep those hormonal flare-ups at bay (I have since learned that your skin gets WORSE when trying to get off the antibiotics they prescribe for acne and now I am a prisoner to them).

Comment from Shelly
Time: March 12, 2007, 5:28 am

How long until you noticed a difference with the honey? I’ve done it for the last 3 nights and so far my skin still feels the same.

Comment from Nona
Time: March 12, 2007, 6:52 am

Works wonderfully. Thanks!

Comment from anatomist
Time: March 12, 2007, 9:20 am

i’ve tried if for three days now and i love it! i have adult acne (an extension of teen acne apparently) and now that i am pregnant i am not allowed to use all the wonderful things that worked for me before. but the honey has left my face all soft and glow-ey and my breakouts are clearing up and it rocks. this totally makes up for the fact that i have spent almost $100 on your other recommendations so far! (every purchase has proven to be well worth it though.)

Comment from Swistle
Time: March 12, 2007, 9:48 am

I tried it four times in three days, and…I don’t think I see any difference. It felt nice having it on, and it felt nice when I rinsed it off, though. And I’m not sure I should expect any miracles from bee vomit when my face is all pregnant and blotchy and crazy.

I tried honey in my hair two times, the first time with just honey and the second time with honey and a little conditioner. My hair was fluffier, but I think just because I wasn’t using as much conditioner. It didn’t seem different otherwise. But again: pregnancy hair might not be the best for this experiment.

Comment from Sabine
Time: March 12, 2007, 11:29 am

After your mention of it on the other site, I googled it. I loved what I read and went home and slathered my face. I’ve done that throughout the weekend and maaaan, my skin feel great. I have combination skin also and it’s really chilled the oil production. My face was broken out pretty badly from an allergic reaction to the bismuth oxychloride in Bare Minerals, and it’s clearing rapidly with the honey use. Muchas gracias for writing about it, I am a convert for life. Heh, I sound like an infomercial. For bee puke.

Comment from kaitlyn
Time: March 12, 2007, 1:26 pm

I have to admit, I was very suspicious about this whole honey thing. But since I’ve given birth (nine months ago) my skin has been horrible, so really, I’m willing to try anything. So far, so good. No new pimples in the last two days and my skin feels very moisturized yet not greasy on the oily spots.

Comment from laura
Time: March 12, 2007, 2:00 pm

I’m going to take your challenge and will report back. I have awful combination skin and since the monthly visitor will be here soon, I know that it can use some emergency help. Can’t hurt can it?

Comment from Keri
Time: March 12, 2007, 2:22 pm

Hey, I will try the honey because other things you’ve suggested (that mineral make-up and Hope in a Jar and the Tigi glittery hair-smoother) have been great. I’ll let you know how the honey works.

But, for those readers dealing with adult acne, I just want to say that I have had acne all my life (am now in my 30s); took antibiotics for a few years; used Retin-A and numerous other prescriptions — 10 years ago I started using ProActive, and I swear, it worked like nothing else ever did. I still use it, twice a day, all three steps. That stuff is AMAZING. I had another friend who had similar results. So, if the honey doesn’t fight the zits, try ProActive.

I promise I am not a paid endorser.

Comment from angela
Time: March 12, 2007, 9:28 pm

When I first read about the honey thing, I went, “UH, No.” But then I looked it up and it sounds like a good idea. But since my skin regimen already takes 15 minutes twice a day and 47582 different prescription ointments, gels, creams and the like, I’m afraid to try. The last time I deviated from my routine, my entire face was red, shiny, painful and tight for 3 days. But I’ll run it be the dermatologist next time I see him.

Comment from Lesley
Time: March 13, 2007, 12:38 am

Update: I’ve been using the honey and really enjoying the results. Tonight I made a face mask with organic honey (2 tsp), organic extra virgin olive oil (half a teaspoon) and a quarter wedge of lemon squeezed. There’s enough left over for several more masks so I put it in a glass mason jar (the tiny ones used for potting jam). I patted it on, left it on 20 minutes and rinsed. There was no greasy residue and my skin is radiant.

Comment from Chiara
Time: March 13, 2007, 5:23 pm

Been using it for two days, a special highly antibacterial type that is indiginous to New Zealand, apparently. I’ll say that the two inches of my face that are NOT besmirched with a lovely example of adult acne feel very soft indeed.

I’m also putting on my regular bedtime moisturizer after I honey up. Good idea, bad idea?

Comment from Lesley
Time: March 13, 2007, 5:31 pm

Chiara, that sounds like Manuka Honey, an export of New Zealand.
http://www.manukahoney.co.uk/

It’s available in North America for a high price but it’s fabulous stuff.

Comment from samantha Jo Campen
Time: March 13, 2007, 9:07 pm

My husband is gone for a few days and I’m going to try it.

*in a hushed tone* Let’s see if he notices.

Comment from Diane
Time: March 14, 2007, 7:52 am

I feel sort of sad that I don’t see any difference…my skin feels really soft right after, but then looks and feels the same. Oily spatches still oliy and dry patches still dry. But I smell yummy! I am going to keep doing it though, it can’t hurt. I am still using my moisturizer, should I be?

Comment from Chiara
Time: March 15, 2007, 1:32 pm

Lesley, I can buy 100% manuka honey in the grocery store here for $4.99 NZ! And I used it again last night–I’m still unattractively be-pimpled but I think my skin is getting softer.

Comment from GJR
Time: March 15, 2007, 7:34 pm

I haven’t noticed much difference either, but hey, at least it’s cheaper than the last fad I succumbed to (The Soap)!

Comment from Lisa
Time: March 16, 2007, 10:17 am

I’ve tried it! My partner was a bit sneery, but he can just settle right down, because it does leave my face very soft. I also have low-level adult acne, and while I don’t notice ‘glowing’ skin, I do notice that my pores look cleaner (would that be ‘refined’ in beauty-speak?) I’m a convert (and it’s so cheap!), so thanks very much for the tip! PS I have sensitive skin, (prone to allergic reaction) and so it is really nice to know about honey as a cleanser.

Comment from sooboo
Time: March 17, 2007, 11:19 am

I’ve been using it for 3 or 4 days and I have experieced softer skin and much smaller pores that are not clogged. I have not been able to get any products to do that! I have combo skin too. I’m throwing away those pore strips.

Comment from Kate
Time: March 19, 2007, 8:11 am

I’ve been doing this for a four days now and am having a hard time not shouting from the rooftops - this rocks! Also, it’s hard not to touch my face constantly. I have received a few comments on my glowiness, and am generally feeling pretty good about the process. I have a permanent Trader Joe’s container of “shower Honey”. Thanks, Linda!

Comment from Lesley
Time: March 19, 2007, 7:38 pm

Chiara, I am gulping at your Manuka honey price. Here it starts at $16 (Canadian).

Comment from Katherine
Time: May 24, 2007, 4:21 am

This is a bit late, so I don’t know if anyone will be able to respond, but how long do you leave the honey on your face for? 2 minutes or 10 minutes? The first night I tried it, I got bits of honey in my hair, so for the past two nights I’ve been using it in the shower instead…but I’m currently in Australia where there is a drought so I don’t want to stay in the shower for too long, but it’s getting to be winter now and it would be too cold for me to stand there for a few minutes, naked with no hot water. Thoughts?

And what about the moisturizer afterwards?

Thanks!

Comment from Natalie
Time: June 26, 2007, 10:00 am

HI,
This sounds like an interesting idea….one quick qoestoin tho..do you wash your face with your normal cleanser first? Right now I use cetaphil and I do have occasional break outs (43 yrs old). My skin always seems oily but when I use the products for oily skin it just gets irritated and even oilier. Any other suggestion???

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Comment from James
Time: September 19, 2007, 4:00 pm

Hi, im going to try this tonigh but how long do i leave it on for. Can i do so all night?

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Comment from Christian
Time: December 10, 2007, 7:45 pm

I have the honey on as i type this comment,,,my skin feels great i have oily skin…i would let u guys know what the results are :] hope it works for everyone…i know what it feels like to suffer from skin problems specially acne…btw i have moderate acne i break everyday but like only pimple in my cheeks thats about it…

Comment from Maggie
Time: January 8, 2008, 5:21 pm

OMG, I never knew honey or any of this would work, I’ve been using just regular dove soap and moisterizer , and its going good but i’ve been breaking out baddddd, like really bad on my fore head and around by my jaw bone where my hair lays on my face, i thought it was irratation from my hair, but i thnk its just my face being really sensitive now and very dry and oily, so i’m going to try this honey treat ment thing and see how it goes.

Comment from Ellen
Time: January 14, 2008, 8:09 am

I read about putting honey on your skin and hair when I unexpectedly got eczema on my face and I was mortified to go anywhere. I tried almost everything to get rid of it but nothing worked. Then I started putting the honey on my face for 20 minutes and right after I rinsed I patted Jojoba oil all over my face. What a Miracle! My eczema is gone and now my skin is dewy and beautiful. I have not even broken out with my normal hormonal acne either! I will continue to use this miracle combination as long as it works. I buy raw honey from the local natural foods store along with my jojoba oil. Best money I ever spent.

Comment from Ursula
Time: January 24, 2008, 4:14 pm

My daughter has extreme eczema and psoriasis on her legs and arms. She has multiple chemical sensitivities and allergies to foods and drugs. Bathing her is a study in how not to do harm. I resulted to making my own soaps, free of everything. I make them with both a lard and a vegetable base. It is a painstaking process, but the homemade soap really helps her. I have resorted to using just straight Shea Butter on her for conditioning. Shea butter is too heavy for facial use, but works great on her legs. I have not heard of using honey, and will try this tonight. I have used Jojoba oil with great success, as well as shea butter and sweet almond oil. I use lavender oil and tea tree oil in her baths as well, and these have given moderately good results. They are both very good anti-bacterials. I am looking forward to using honey. She will love it! She’s six years old and has a great sense of humor. What a great web-cite. Thanks!

Comment from Cleo Nightingale
Time: February 8, 2008, 7:27 pm

I had really bad acne scars on the skin and the first time I used honey on my face I saw the results!!!!
My extremely dry skin is so supple and smooth and I only thank God for making honey into the world!!!
Honey made my hair so silky and shiny

Honey I love you

Comment from Tanisha
Time: February 22, 2008, 3:06 pm

I use honey on my hair and it works great, I just love it. I also use it on my face. Personally I no longer see use for any store bought conditioner when Honey can do what they can better without all of the added ingrediants. By the way I would suggest using raw honey only since processed honey is full of pesticides.

Comment from gina
Time: October 5, 2008, 12:06 pm

i have been using honey on my face for a week and have received lots of compliments on my skin glowing and looking younger than my age

Comment from rochel
Time: October 13, 2008, 1:13 am

hi i have acne i didnt try honey, from what i read it seems it work but i want to know how will i remove the spots of acne

Comment from Skye - Architect
Time: January 21, 2009, 1:03 am

I have been always wondering how these litttle creatures, I mean bees, they are so little so they have such little brains, but they can create honey witch cannot be made artificially by humans… how do they do it?

Comment from iwanttobepretty
Time: March 1, 2009, 6:06 am

hey my problem is i just recovered from medium acne, i had this horrible blemishes and my face were red. i tried the honey for 2 days, believe it or not, i can see my face improved a lot! i put on my face 10-20 mins. and rinse off with cold water.

im using the normal honey, it works great but next time i want to try the raw honey, maybe it works double, or triple the effect, who knows? ;p

i would like to try to mix honey with my conditioner too.

Thanks ppl

Comment from Gilbertson - is bronchitis contagious
Time: June 3, 2009, 3:05 pm

Thanks for sharing this rarre information on honey. I never knew that it can be used for skin conditioning. Pretty interesting indeed!