Honey in Soap Making
Posted by Jan on Oct 10, 2011 in Featured, Honey | 0 comments
Honey soap looks great, smells great and has excellent healing and antibacterial properties.
Honey’s unique chemical composition makes it an effective antimicrobial agent, which is why people have been using honey for centuries to treat minor burns and scrapes, and for easing sore throats and other bacterial infections.
Honey’s natural antibacterial properties kill bacteria on the skin’s surface that cause infection and body odour. Honey also contains vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants that are excellent for the skin. It is also known for is humectant quality which helps the skin absorb and retain moisture. That’s why honey is such an excellent inclusion in soaps!
Honey is used in soap for
- Clearing acne breakouts
- Eliminating eczema patches
- Removing facial make-up
- Moisturising dry skin
- Cleaning infected wounds
The sugar content is honey also helps increase the soap’s lather.

