Face Exfoliator Guide

Everything you need to know about our Honey Face Exfoliator

Watch: How to Use Our Honey Face Exfoliator

Our Queen Bee face exfoliator is designed to gently remove dead skin cells while leaving dry and sensitive skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortable. This guide explains how to use it, who it's suitable for and how to get the best results.

What does our Face Exfoliator do?

• Gently buffs away dead skin cells without irritation or compromising the skin barrier
• Helps reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin
• Nourishes and cares for the skin whilst exfoliating
• Uplifts and nurtures with gentle aromatherapy scents of rose, orange and patchouli

Who is it suitable for?

• Dry skin
• Sensitive skin
• Oily skin
• Mature and changing skin
• Perimenopausal and menopausal skin

This product is not suitable if your skin is reactive to, or allergic to, natural essential oils.

How often should I use it?

For most skins: Once to twice a week

Sensitive skin may prefer once a week, or if skin is very sensitive simply use as a gentle exfoliating face mask: leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

How to use

Cleanse your skin.
Apply a small amount to damp skin.
Massage gently using circular motions.
Rinse with warm or cool water.
Follow with your Honey Bee Beautiful spritz, face oil and/or moisturiser.

Top Tips

• Do not scrub too hard - let the exfoliator do the work.
• Avoid the eye area or any patches of delicate skin.
• Always moisturise afterwards.
• If you're new to exfoliation, start with using once a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use it on sensitive skin?

Yes. Use gentle pressure, or use it as a leave-on enzymatic mask and rinse.

Can I use it if I have rosacea or eczema?

Yes. Use the “sit on mask” method described in the video above and do not use during a flare. If your skin is reactive to gentle essential oils or extremely delicate, use our sensitive skin cleansing balm or a mask of pure raw honey instead.

Should I exfoliate before or after using other products?

Gently cleanse and then exfoliate. All other products come afterwards.

Should it leave oil residue on my face?

This exfoliator is plant oil based for nourishment and glide - simply rinse off the particles and let any remaining oil soak into your skin. It is non-greasy, non-comedogenic and will help support your skin barrier.

If you would prefer to remove all oil residue, you can do this by using a warm face cloth.

Should I exfoliate in the morning or evening?

Either. Just be sure to follow up with the rest of your AM or PM routine and, if it's morning, don't forget your SPF to protect that fresh skin.

Can I use it during menopause?

Yes, absolutely. Gentle exfoliation is helpful during menopause because hormonal changes often affect the skin’s renewal process, moisture levels and texture. As oestrogen levels decline, skin tends to become thinner, drier, less elastic and slower at shedding dead skin cells.

Gentle exfoliation helps remove this build-up, revealing a smoother, brighter complexion while allowing hydrating products to absorb more effectively - helping menopausal skin look and feel healthier.

Is it a physical or chemical exfoliator?

Both! It contains gentle physical exfoliants teamed with the natural chemical enzymatic exfoliating action of raw honey, which acts similarly to a PHA, helping to gently dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells.

I thought physical exfoliators/scrubs were bad for skin?

They can be. It depends on the formulation - avoid ones that use shells, kernels, fruit stones or large salt particles.

This exfoliator uses gentle, fine exfoliants and is oil-based to avoid any unnecessary abrasion.

What makes it different from other face exfoliators?

It is made from premium natural ingredients, biodegradable particles, and is free from PFAs, silicones and microplastics that are often found in mainstream exfoliators.

It exfoliates effectively while respecting the skin’s natural balance and processes. It is also designed to be a pleasurable self-care ritual.