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July 4, 2011
Cons:
- just a bit sticky!
I am in love with manuka honey. I admit that I get annoyed using it sometimes, because it's honey (so it's a little sticky, gets in my hair, drips if applied too thickly, etc). However, the results far outweigh the "hassle" in my opinion! If you read up on manuka honey, it is the highest quality, most potently antibacterial honey you can buy. The cost is due to the fact that it is harvested in remote locations in New Zealand, and the highest quality manuka can only be extracted from wild manuka blossoms! So please don't hate on the price too much, you really, really do get what you pay for. And it is the bomb--if my memory serves me, medical practice during wartime soaked bandages in manuka honey, to encourage healing of open wounds and prevent bacterial infection. There are stories of manuka honey curing all types of skin diseases. It is just a wonderful discovery, and all you have to do is press click on the checkout on Amazon (or wherever, go to Whole Foods lol)! If you're confused by the numbers seen on the bottles (12+, 16+, 20+), that is the "unique manuka factor," which is a standardized scale to explain the potency and quality of the manuka in the honey. Beware of some companies, who claim to have high-grade manuka but really don't! I wouldn't trust "MGO" ratings (which scale around 250+ to 500+), but just UMF ratings. The 12+ will be the cheapest, sure, but the quality makes a huge difference from 12+ to 16+, and it was well worth the money in my opinion. It's hard to find a good company that sells 20+, but Watson & Son's "Black Label" seems promising. I'm waiting for it to be sold online. As for 16+ manuka, results can be seen the next day. Just look at all your blemishes: applying manuka honey for a couple hours (just slather it on, and go watch some TV!) will reduce the size of these spots in half, and inflammation will reduce immediately. When you suffer a breakout, don't be afraid to try this! Add some Aztec Healing Cl
June 28, 2011
Pros:
gives skin a glow. reduces bumps and redness. great for whiteheads.
Cons:
sticky. need to put a cotton pad over when you're going to use overnight else you'll stain your pillows.
manuka honey is the answer to my prayers! i've had whiteheads that wouldnt go away. now they are reduced and i feel like my acne scars are fading slowly, but surely! this is confidence in a jar. forget your chemicals, go natural.
May 15, 2011
Pros:
Makes skin soft
Create the face masks they use in fancy spas, in your own home!
Cons:
Expensive but one tub will last ages
Make sure you're buying the real thing!
It is very expensive :/
I like to put it on as a facemask (mmm, sticky) and leave it for an hour or so then have a shower to feel nice and clean.
It's great if you're getting ready for a date/night out as it is a quick way of making your skin feel lovely (and yourself more confident!) If I feel like I'm getting a spot I'll put a bit of honey over the annoying area, put a plaster on it, go to bed and (hopefully) it helps reduce inflammation by the next day.
December 30, 2010
Pros:
Prevents breakouts, easy and chemical-free!
Cons:
Price
I have been using Manuka honey for a couple of weeks as a cleanser and I love it! It is initially sticky when I put it on but when mixed with water it washes off easily. I have sensitive skin and have struggled with spots for a couple of years but this has finally stopped my breakouts and healed the redness and irritation that I used to suffer from! Make sure you get manuka honey with a UMF (unique manuka factor) rating on the label. I use UMF 10+ for my cleanser and once a week I use UMF 18+ as a face mask for 20 minutes. I follow each use with my favourite (non comedogenic) moisturiser to make sure my skin doesn't get dry (it's winter at the moment). It is the first thing that has really worked for me so that weighs up against the cost. I am also extremely happy to not be using all those nasty chemicals I used to use on my skin anymore!
October 6, 2010
Pros:
all natural, NO SIDE EFFECTS
really fades scars & redness
skin glows after using it
prevents new pimples, helps acne
smells nice and you can eat it too
Cons:
sticky
very expensive
If you are using honey masks, you should use manuka honey not regular honey. There aren't many reviews on this site about manuka honey, it's better than regular honey because it has the "unique manuka factor" which kills bacteria. Look for active manuka honey from new zealand with a UMF rating, the higher the better. I use UMF 20+, but there's also 10+ and 5+, the stronger it is the more effective in killing bacteria (: Manuka honey also has many other benefits, if you take it internally it supposedly strengthens your immune system. It's amazing when it comes to healing wounds and scars, but it's not an overnight thing, you have to use it consistently. I saw results within 2 weeks. I have mild to moderate acne, but I read that it helps severe acne too, just takes longer. A 250ml bottle lasted me a month, so it's not actually that expensive considering all the other products I tried that didn't work.
September 23, 2010
Pros:
Heals acne and wound quite fast
Reduces scar
Cons:
Very expensive.
Try it. Just put some raw manuka honey on your acne/wound like you put any other on-spot medicine. It works.
Pros:
- reduces inflammatory acne dramatically
- lightens skin, reduces redness significantly
- less swelling, spots heal fast