From exfoliation to hydration, honey is a nectar with numerous beauty benefits

Honey boasts several properties for the skin such as moisturising, soothing and antibacterial and is one of the hot DIY ingredients of the moment. Photo: AFP

Nature is a rich source of ingredients capable of bestowing beauty benefits – and many of these ingredients are being newly discovered or rediscovered by consumers in search of cleaner, healthier products.

One example is honey, whose beneficial properties for the skin have been known for thousands of years. On the occasion of World Bee Day, which took place on May 20 to raise awareness of the crucial role these insects play and the importance of protecting them, here are some of the main properties for which honey is valued in the beauty sector.