Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review.

Honey works as a skin healer mainly through antimicrobial action—it releases hydrogen peroxide and contains compounds like methylglyoxal (especially in manuka honey) that fight bacteria. In cosmetic products, honey at 1-10% concentration acts as a moisturizer, soothes skin, and may help with wrinkles, while medical-grade honey at much higher concentrations (up to 70%) is used for wound and burn treatment.