A honey facial is one of the few things that can stand the test of time. It is just as popular today as it was in Cleopatra's day.

With the trend in skin care moving toward an all natural approach, honey is the perfect product. Many salons and spas are incorporating a honey facial into their services.

These natural treatments use different forms of honey depending on the various skin problems being addressed. I found raw unfiltered honey paste, pure honey liquid, and certified USDA organic honey lotion, just to name a few.

One of the most interesting forms I came across was Manuka honey face gel. This is a face gel made of natural New Zealand Manuka honey.

This honey is harvested from bees that feed on the wild manuka bush. A bush that grows uncultivated throughout New Zealand. It has been common wisdom for years to the people of New Zealand that this honey has superior healing abilities, and is an effective treatment for infections.

A honey facial with Manuka honey has extreme healing abilities. It will heal minor skin abrasions, burns, and ruptures and its antimicrobial properties will prevent infections. If you are prone to problem skin, you can't go wrong with this treatment.

As honey is a natural humectant, Manuka honey face gel also has wonderful moisturizing properties. It attracts and holds moisture from the surrounding air. This is the most natural way to moisturize your skin and reduce the tiny lines and wrinkles that come with age.

A honey facial also provides antioxidants for your skin. Honey has significant natural antioxidant properties. Using it in a facial will help protect the skin from the damage of UV rays and help with skin rejuvenation.

Cleopatra was known to bathe herself in milk and honey. Her beautiful skin was a legend. Hundreds of years later honey is still an excellent skin care choice.