Honey has long been known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Its acidity and osmolarity work together to promote tissue regeneration.
The study also highlights honey’s ability to literally clean a wound from debris and foreign material.
Even though it’s often used as an accompanying ingredient, honey seems to work best alone.
This specific technique will make the most of honey’s natural compounds and it will feel nice.
Honey tapping how-to
Honey tapping is pretty simple.
Then use gentle massaging movements to tap the honey into the skin with your fingers.
In addition to proper technique, the kind of honey you use is also crucial.
Raw honey is a must for skincare, but you could also upgrade to manuka honey.
The Wounds article highlights manuka honey’s ability to heal wounds that previously failed to recover on their own.
It’s also a favorite for the holistic aesthetician atOnda Beauty, Kristin May Lee.
“Honey tapping produces a gentle exfoliating effect leaving the skin more bright, firm, and plump!
It seems like the best affordable skincare hero is honey, no question about it.
Cleopatra sure was ahead of her time when she took those honey baths!
