Using Active Manuka Honey as a Moisturizer Is a Healthy Idea

Have you ever thought of using honey as moisturizer? I used to always think of honey as a sweetener for my tea and something I'd put on my toast with cinnamon, but now I know honey is used for many more purposes. Read further for a summary of what I've learned.

Honey has been proven to have healing properties. Due to special enzymes it contains you'll find it being used as an antibacterial agent.

One kind of honey in particular is active manuka honey that bees gather from the manuka bush in New Zealand. Extensive research and clinical trials at universities and hospitals have demonstrated greater healing benefits in this honey when compared to other kinds of honey because of the honey's UMF factors.

It is simple and safe to use on skin wounds and other serious skin problems. It has been found to stimulate the immune system. It can penetrate all the layers of the skin to nourish and renew the skin cells. And because it is non toxic it doesn't cause any tissue damage. Using honey as moisturizer in your skin care cream just makes sense when all these benefits are considered.

It also has natural antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from free radicals. Oxidation from the activity of free radicals is one of the three main causes of why skin ages as we grow older.

When used topically active manuka honey will help the skin to build more collagen. The loss of collagen as we age is another one of the three main reasons our skin shows signs of aging. Providing our skin with more collagen is what we need to keep our skin smooth and young looking. It is the key to eliminating wrinkles and fine lines.

Because of it's antibiotic and anti fungal properties, manuka honey has been known to treat skin ulcers, MRSA, staph infections, fungal infections, and other serious skin conditions.

Using honey as moisturizer is a smart choice when looking at all of the above benefits. Besides hydrating your skin you are applying a very health benefiting skin care cream.

There is a company in New Zealand that includes manuka honey in their night cream. Utilizing honey as moisturizer at night helps your skin to rejuvenate itself while you sleep. You will wake in the morning with wonderfully smooth skin.

Check out my website below in the author bio section and learn more about the amazing ingredients this company uses in their skin care line. You'll find this company cares about your health as well as your skin. I won't spend my money on any other skin care products. I think you'll say the same thing after you try their products.

Elizabeth Ruby is passionate about good health and using healthy products on her skin. She does extensive research on the best products to use and what products to avoid. Visit her website at http://www.skinantiagingsite.com/ to find out what products she recommends.