Honey in Indian Face Packs – An Ayurvedic Tradition
Honey has been part of Indian beauty rituals for generations. Grandmothers mixed it into ubtan before weddings, and many families still use a simple honey face pack at home because it feels soft and moisturising on the skin.
Honey in Ayurvedic texts
मधु त्वच्यं वृष्यं च बल्यं वयःस्थापनं परम् |
लघु तिक्तं कषायं च ह्रिद्यं वार्यनुलोमनम् ||
(Bhavaprakasha Nighantu – Madhu Varga)
The classical texts describe honey as Twachya, good for the skin. We share this verse as part of Ayurvedic heritage, not as a medical or cosmetic claim.
Simple home face packs with raw honey
- Plain honey pack: apply a thin layer of raw honey on a clean face, leave for 10–15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm water.
- Honey and malai: mix honey with a little milk cream for a soft, moisturising pack.
- Honey and besan ubtan: mix honey with gram flour and a pinch of turmeric, as in traditional wedding ubtan.
- Gentle scrub: mix honey with powdered oats or sandalwood (chandan).
Before you try
- Do a patch test on your inner arm first. Stop if you notice itching or redness.
- Avoid honey on the skin if you are allergic to pollen or bee products.
- For acne, pigmentation or any skin condition, please see a dermatologist.
Our honey is sold as a food. These face packs are traditional home uses, not treatments.
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