Moisturizes

• Honey is a humectant, meaning it attracts and holds moisture, according to the National Honey Board. This humectant quality makes honey a natural skin moisturizer.
  
  

Cleanses

• Honey contains the enzyme glucose oxidase. When glucose oxidase combines with water it produces hydrogen peroxide, giving honey antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities, World's Healthiest Foods explains.
  
  

Contains Antioxidants

• Honey contains antioxidants that fight bacteria and free radicals, which contribute to cell damage, according to World's Healthiest Foods. When eaten daily, honey raises polyphenolic antioxidants in the blood, benefiting the skin and the body's other organs.
  
  

Is Rich in Nutrients

• Depending on the quality of nectar and pollen from which the honey was derived, honey may contain beneficial nutrients such as B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulfur, iron and phosphate, according to Bees-Online. This is important when applied directly to the skin and as part of a healthy diet.
  
  

Uses

• Honey, when applied directly to the skin then rinsed with warm water, is a natural cleanser and moisturizer, according to the Natural Remedies For Skin Care website. Honey, heated slightly, can be applied directly to minor wounds before bandaging. It's also a key ingredient in holistic remedies for the treatment of acne, eczema and psoriasis.