The honey extract we’re talking about has a reputation as being the ultimate anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.
But new research from Oxford University has shown that this is untrue.
What we’re looking at is that the extract can actually make the skin worse, says Dr Rebecca Gee, a dermatologist and researcher at the University of Exeter.
She says there are a number of possible mechanisms for this.
For instance, the extract may have anti-oxidant properties that can damage skin.
It can irritate the skin.
There’s also some evidence that the honey extract can cause allergic reactions, which is why it’s used as an ingredient in acne treatments.
The key is that we have to understand that there’s no evidence that honey extract actually helps with the condition or causes skin irritation, Gee says.
She suggests it may actually have the opposite effect.
“It seems that it can actually be very damaging, particularly for those with inflammatory skin,” she says.
“I’ve had people tell me they were shocked by the results.”
What’s more, the study didn’t look at other ingredients in the honey that may have been associated with anti-inflammation or skin irritation.
“The real problem is the fact that there are so many other ingredients that can have an effect, that’s why you have to look at them in isolation,” says Dr Gee.
What you need to know about honey extract Honey extract is a naturally occurring, fermented extract of a flower called the honeysuckle.
When bees collect this honey, they use it to make their honey-flavoured honey, which they drink.
It’s a very high-protein, low-carbohydrate food, which makes it great for those on a low-fat diet.
But the honey itself contains a lot of toxins and other substances that are linked to skin irritations.
These include glycerin, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, sodium fluoride and zinc oxide.
There are also other chemicals found in honey that can cause inflammation, including aldehydes, hydroxy acids and hydrogen peroxide.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says there is a link between excessive levels of honey in the body and inflammation, particularly in the eyes, mouth and throat.
There have also been a number other studies looking at honey extract as an anti-cancer treatment.
A number of clinical trials have shown that honey extracts are beneficial for people with skin cancer, including in the treatment of skin lesions.
There is also evidence that there is potential for the extract to reduce inflammation in the mouth and reduce the symptoms of some types of cancer.
The best thing you can do, says Gee is to drink lots of honey.
She also recommends avoiding the honey if you have allergies.
“If you’re sensitive to honey or if you’re allergic to any other honey product, you should avoid drinking it,” she adds.
“But if you drink lots and lots of it, it will make your skin better and your skin will stay fresher.”
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