Spread it on your toast; spread it on your face. Beauty that’s good enough to eat is having a moment, and right now it’s Manuka honey creating buzz (sorry). More than a superfood, this golden elixir has been celebrated by Maori communities for centuries thanks to its healing, antibacterial properties. With a higher concentration of these compounds than regular honey, it makes a perfect natural acne treatment and can be used on skin infections. As a natural humectant, it draws moisture to the skin, encouraging cell regeneration and boosting elastin production. And it couldn’t be easier to get your fix. Slather it, neat, on your face and relax for 30 minutes (trying not to lick your lips too much) or combine with mashed avocado and coconut oil for an ohso- millennial mask. Rinse off with warm water to reveal soothed, silky-soft skin.
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