Have you tried using a manuka honey acne treatment to achieve clear, bright skin? This unique, natural product is produced by bees that take pollen from the Manuka shrub native to New Zealand's North Island. This honey is dark, thick and opaque in its raw form. It also offers many benefits when used as a skin treatment.


The Difference Between Raw and Processed
Unlike processed honey, raw honey hasn't been exposed to the high temperatures of the pasteurization process. Since it's not heated, its natural benefits remain intact. Raw honey maintains its antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. It also contains live enzymes and lots of antioxidants.

How Manuka Honey Can Help Acne
Manuka honey promotes skin regeneration and can lessen the appearance of acne scarring. It also soothes skin with its anti-inflammatory properties, which encourage healing of red, irritated spots. Manuka also helps oxygenate the pores, drawing out harmful bacteria. All honey is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts moisture. Its hydrating properties also lessen the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. Plus, honey can stop certain enzymes from forming that destroy collagen in the skin.

How to Use Manuka Honey for Acne
There are several ways to use a manuka honey acne treatment. You can mix the raw manuka honey with other ingredients for acne masks, or you can find these masks prepackaged. We like the Freeman Beauty Infusion Hydrating Cream Mask With Manuka Honey + Collagen, $7.99. If you want to make your own manuka honey treatments, try the following recipe.

1. Steam your face over a bowl of hot water to open the pores.
2. Mix a tablespoon of raw manuka honey with a pinch of cinnamon.
3. Smooth the honey mixture over your face.
4. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and then wipe off with a warm, wet washcloth.
5. Rinse your skin with cold water to close the pores.

Use Manuka Honey as an Acne Cleanser
You can also use manuka honey as a daily cleanser. Follow these simple steps to keep acne at bay.

1. Pre-wash your face to remove any makeup.
2. Mix a few drops of warm water with a quarter-sized amount of manuka honey.
3. Massage onto your face for one to two minutes.
4. Wipe the cleanser off with a moist washcloth.

Use Manuka Honey on Dark Spots
If you have dark spots from acne scarring, manuka honey may be able to help lighten them by renewing the skin. Try this simple recipe as a spot treatment.

1. Cut and squeeze a fresh lemon.
2. Mix a small amount of the lemon juice with a quarter-sized dollop of manuka honey and a teaspoon of cane sugar.
3. Steam your skin to open the pores.
4. Massage the mixture onto your skin.
5. Allow the treatment to sit for 20 minutes and rinse off with cold water.

Lemon will make your skin sensitive to the sun, so make sure to protect yourself if you're heading outside.