Self-Care Rituals – Glow
Our Top 4 ways to use Manuka Honey in your daily Glow routine:1. Use it daily as a 100% natural, antibacterial gentle exfoliator
2. Use it once a week as a nourishing, anti-aging facemask
3. Apply to any blemishes as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial spot treatment
4. Add to coconut oil and coconut sugar as a rejuvenating, hydrating lip scrub, weekly
Your health is your ultimate beauty secret, and it all starts with your skin. Think of your skin as your body's billboard—whatever you put on it or in it, shows up. The beauty industry is evolving, and we’re finally paying attention to what we’re putting on our skin, in our homes, and even in the air we breathe.But here’s the problem: over 50% of beauty products contain artificial and hidden ingredients that might actually be harming us—without us even realizing it. One of the worst offenders? PFAS. According to clean beauty experts at Bambii, PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are toxic fluorinated chemicals that stick around in our bodies and the environment. They’ve been linked to everything from hormone disruption to reduced kidney function. Yikes.
The good news? You have the power to switch things up, and Mānuka honey is one of the most underrated, all-natural skincare essentials that deserves a spot in your routine.
Not only does Mānuka honey have powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, but it’s also a humectant (meaning it draws moisture into the skin), making it the perfect clean beauty ingredient. Steens Raw Mānuka Honey goes a step further, offering gentle natural exfoliation with tiny honey crystals that melt from the warmth of your skin. Plus, independent clinical studies have found that it helps slow down the depletion of hyaluronic acid in the skin—hello, glow! With 15x more antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins than other brands, it’s the skincare hack you didn’t know you needed (but now you do).
How to Use Mānuka Honey in Your Beauty Routine
1. Daily Exfoliation – Steens Raw Mānuka Honey has naturally occurring melting honey crystals that gently buff away dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft and radiant.
2. Weekly Face Mask – Packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, Mānuka honey helps to soothe, hydrate, and heal your skin in just 20 minutes.
3. Spot Treatment for Blemishes – Thanks to its natural antibacterial properties, applying Mānuka honey to a blemish overnight can help speed up healing and reduce inflammation.
4. Lip Hydration – Dry, chapped lips? Dab a little Mānuka honey on your lips before bed for deep hydration and healing benefits.
5. DIY Mānuka Honey Scrub – Mix Mānuka honey with ground oats or sugar for a nourishing homemade body scrub that leaves your skin glowing and smooth.
Why Mānuka Honey Deserves a Spot in Your Skincare Routine
Antibacterial Superpowers
Mānuka honey is a natural antibacterial agent, which makes it amazing for calming breakouts, soothing acne-prone skin, and keeping harmful bacteria at bay.
Antifungal Protection
Skin issues like fungal infections can be frustrating, but Mānuka honey’s antifungal properties can help keep your skin balanced and healthy.
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Daily exposure to environmental pollutants, sun exposure, and stress can cause skin irritation. Mānuka honey helps calm redness, irritation, and inflammation, making it a must-have for sensitive or stressed-out skin.
A Natural Exfoliator
Steens Raw Mānuka Honey is different from most honeys—it’s completely raw and unpasteurized, meaning it still has its natural honey crystals intact. These crystals melt on your skin, offering a gentle exfoliation that removes dead skin cells without stripping your skin barrier.
Deep Hydration
Mānuka honey is a humectant, which means it pulls moisture from the air and locks it into your skin—perfect for keeping your glow hydrated and dewy.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Hyaluronic acid is the skincare industry’s golden child, but did you know Steens UMF 20+ Mānuka Honey has been clinically shown to reduce its depletion in your skin? That means more hydration, fewer fine lines, and youthful, plump skin.
More Ways to Incorporate Mānuka Honey Into Your Self-Care Routine
Self-care is about more than just skincare—it’s about nourishing your body, moving with intention, and embracing a holistic approach to wellness. Here’s how you can integrate Mānuka honey into your entire self-care routine:
Nourish from the Inside Out
Mānuka honey isn’t just for your skin—it’s also a powerful superfood. Add a spoonful to your morning tea, smoothie, or yogurt for a natural energy boost and immune support. With its high levels of antioxidants and antibacterial properties, it’s great for gut health, soothing a sore throat, and even supporting digestion.
Enhance Your Bath Ritual
Create a luxurious spa experience at home by adding a few spoonfuls of Mānuka honey to your bath. The humectant properties help keep your skin hydrated, while the natural antibacterial benefits help soothe any irritation or dryness.
Post-Workout Recovery
After a workout, your body needs replenishment. Mānuka honey can help with muscle recovery and energy restoration. Mix it with a post-workout smoothie or spread it on toast with almond butter for a nourishing snack.
Boost Your Hair Care Routine
Mānuka honey’s hydrating properties make it an excellent hair mask. Mix it with coconut oil or aloe vera and apply it to your hair for deep conditioning, leaving your strands soft, shiny, and moisturized.
The Best Steens Raw Mānuka Honey for Your Skin
For skincare, the Steens Targeted Collection is where it’s at. With high levels of methylglyoxal (the powerhouse compound responsible for Mānuka honey’s benefits), it offers serious antibacterial activity. And for the ultimate clean beauty hack, use a handmade Mānuka honey spoon to scoop it out instead of dipping your fingers in the jar—because skincare should be luxe, not messy.
Final Thoughts
Mānuka honey is the skincare and wellness multitasker you never knew you needed. Whether you’re looking to enhance your glow, improve your gut health, or elevate your self-care routine, this natural powerhouse has you covered. Clean, effective, and straight from nature—Mānuka honey is the ultimate self-care essential.
Time to glow, naturally.
