7 Reasons Why Honey is a Must in Your Skincare Routine

Ready for this Hanbang ingredient quiz?

It’s no secret that we love harnessing the skincare benefits of honey. This Hanbang ingredient shines in some of our best-selling community favorites. It gives Glow Serum its glow-boosting power and Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask its soothing properties. In fact, we can easily come up with seven reasons why it’s a must in every routine. To check how much you know about this time-honored ingredient, our team put together a quick skincare quiz. Test your honey knowledge below, then find out which Beauty of Joseon honey-infused product deserves a place on your bathroom shelf.

HANBANG INGREDIENT QUIZ: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW HONEY?

1. Which of the following is a benefit of honey in skincare?
   
   A) It hydrates and locks in moisture
   B) It soothes sensitive or irritated skin
   C) It has natural antibacterial properties
   D) All of the above
   
   
2. Which traditional Korean ingredient is paired with honey in Beauty of Joseon’s Glow Mask for brightening and gentle exfoliation?
   
   A) Ginseng
   B) Rice
   C) Green tea
   D) Red bean
   
   
3. True or False: Applying honey to your skin will make it sticky and clog your pores.
   
   A) True
   B) False
   
   
4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Beauty of Joseon’s Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide?
   
   A) Makes your skin smell like honey
   B) Deeply hydrates the skin
   C) Reduces redness and irritation
   D) Helps refine pores and brighten skin
   
   
5. Why is honey so widely used in skincare, especially in the Korean beauty tradition?
   
   A) It’s just a natural sweetener
   B) It’s packed with antioxidants, enzymes, and anti-inflammatory compounds
   C) It’s been trusted in Korean beauty for centuries
   D) Both B and C
   
   
6. Which of these statements about honey in skincare is false?
   
   A) Honey is only good for eating, not for your face
   B) Honey can make your skin glow
   C) Honey can help calm acne-prone skin
   D) Honey helps keep skin hydrated
   
   
7. Which skin type can benefit from honey-based products?
   
   A) Dry
   B) Oily
   C) Sensitive
   D) All of the above
   

CHECK ANSWERS

1. Answer: D
   Here’s why: Honey is a multitasking powerhouse. It hydrates, soothes, and has natural antibacterial properties.
   
   
2. Answer: B
   Here’s why: Rice has been a staple in Korean beauty for centuries, known for its brightening and softening effects. Paired with honey, it softens and leaves skin glowing like no other.
   
   
3. Answer: B
   Here’s why: High-quality honey and propolis (an ingredient derived from honey) balances oil production without feeling sticky or clogging your pores. Plus, we always make sure to formulate it in skincare so it doesn’t feel like the stuff you drizzle on yogurt.
   
   
4. Answer: A
   Here’s why: Our Glow Serum is formulated with honey-powered propolis and without any added fragrance. The result is a soothing, hydrating, brightening formula that doesn’t have any noticeable honey scent.
   
   
5. Answer: D 
   Here’s why: Honey is much more than a sweetener! Its skin-loving properties and long history of use in Korean beauty routines make it a timeless favorite.
   
   
6. Answer: A
   Here’s why: Honey is a great ingredient to have in your skincare routine. If you need more proof, just try our honey-infused skincare and see for yourself.
   
   
7. Answer: D
   Here’s why: Honey is gentle, balancing, and suitable for every single skin type.

THE SKINCARE BENEFITS OF HONEY, SUMMARIZED

No matter how you use it in your routine, honey is your secret to calm, smooth, radiant skin. As one of nature’s oldest beauty secrets, it’s renowned for its naturally hydrating, soothing, and antibacterial properties. During the Joseon dynasty, honey was prized for its healing properties. Propolis, a bee byproduct, was also known as “nature’s bandage.” Propolis, a bee byproduct, was also known as “nature’s bandage.” This honey-powered mixture of beeswax, resin, and oils is packed with bioactive compounds, which help it protect skin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, this timeless ingredient continues to prove its worth in our modern formulations, helping to balance, moisturize, and rejuvenate all skin types. That’s why this centuries-old Hanbang ingredient is the key to unlocking your healthiest complexion..

To drizzle more honey into your routine, try both of our honey-powered best sellers, which can work with any skin type. To maximize this ingredient’s benefits, we recommend applying Glow Serum daily to balance skin, boost glow, and refine pores. Once a week, add Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask for a 15-minute total skin reset.

Now that you’re a honey expert, put your new knowledge into practice to see your healthiest skin yet.

Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide

Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask