The sweetness and goodness of honey soap

Moisturising, softening and nourishing for the skin: all the goodness of honey in a soap

 

Of all the natural ingredients in soaps, there is one that stands apart thanks to its regenerating effect on the skin as well as the sweetness of its fragrance, namely honey, considered a balm and an elixir for the skin since time immemorial. Let us explore all its benefits.

 

Honey in cosmetics: properties and features

Since ancient times, honey has been produced by bees and used to sweeten foods. Our ancestors soon also discovered and explored its healing properties and began using it as a natural remedy which has the added benefit, unlike other medicinal herbs and substances, of being readily available in nature. From the perspective of a healthy, balanced body, honey helps combat sore throats, colds and congestion (to this day, one of the most popular household remedies for colds and catarrh is a nice cup of milk and honey). However, honey’s greatest strength lies in skincare.

Indeed, the cosmetic properties of honey are numerous and proven, so much so that this 100% natural substance is used as an ingredient for beauty masks, face and body scrubs, shampoos, conditioners and, of course, soaps. Honey can also be effective against chapped lips, dry hair, wrinkles, minor injuries and even stress and anxiety.

 

The benefits of honey for the skin

Why is honey good for the skin? Honey is a sugary substance secreted by honey bees and containing more than 180 different substances. The principal and most apparent ones are, of course, sugars like glucose and fructose, which contribute to its sweet flavour, but honey also contains proteins, vitamins, flavonoids, minerals and enzymes. All these elements endow honey with:

• antibacterial properties, making honey a remedy for spots and blemishes, effectively combating the action of bacteria and microbes. Honey’s antibacterial action was recently further confirmed by scientific research at the Sapienza University of Rome;
• exfoliating properties, which act on the dead cells of the epidermis and eliminate skin impurities to restore the skin’s glow and beauty. This is why honey is considered an excellent natural exfoliant and a remedy for blemished and dull skin;
• anti-ageing properties, especially effective against skin ageing and the appearance of wrinkles. Honey’s anti-ageing effect is closely linked to its antioxidant and moisturising action;
• moisturising properties: honey is an excellent nutrient for the skin thanks to its sugar content which prevents excessive loss of water from the skin cells through evaporation. Honey is effective in combating dry sky, leaving it soft and supple;
• soothing properties than calm irritated or reddened skin and relieve itching, which is why honey is often used in formulating products for sensitive or delicate skin;
• antioxidant properties, since honey is a source of tannins, vitamin E and flavonoids, substances that combat oxidative stress in the body, particularly the skin cells, and the action of free radicals.

 

Honey soaps: Alchimia Soap’s Ladybug Classic Line plant-based soap bars

If you would like to experience all the beneficial effects of honey soaps on your skin, simply try the products from Alchimia Soap’s Classic Line, distinguished by the ladybug that embellishes the elegant designer packaging. Our Honey Soap Bar, one of the many available fragrances, is a high-quality plant-based product; a hand-crafted Italian soap embodying all the qualities of honey and releasing them onto your skin, for an invigorated, glowing and firm complexion.

Discover our Honey Ladybug Classic Line Soap Bar