Do Positive Honevo Red Reviews Guarantee It Will Work For You?

Honevo Red for rosacea gets some very positive reviews. When Honevo first came out, the trials showed impressive numbers. I immediately paid for a tube and gave it a shot. There's no money-back guarantee, so if it doesn't work for you, you will be out the $29.99. Shipping is now free, which is an improvement from when I purchased it.

While it worked for some, it didn't work for me at all. My rosacea (subtype 1, 2, and ocular) didn't improve. It didn't worsen, but it definitely did not do a thing. I wasn't thrilled to have spent the money on something that didn't work.

Despite my experience, I still see so many positive Honevo Red reviews. I love to research, so I decided to take a closer look at Honevo for rosacea.

The Medical Study

Honevo is a mix of medical-grade kanuka honey and glycerin. It's mixed at 9 to 1 ratio. Three New Zealand clinics tested the product on a total of 136 participants, but 29 dropped out before the study ended. Those participants were diagnosed with acne, not rosacea, and that's important to keep in mind.

Here's where things get a little misleading. In reading the details of the study, the participants first washed with an antibacterial (triclocarban) soap twice a day. Some applied Honevo and some didn't. It should be noted that triclocarban was banned from soaps by the FDA in 2017. Read more about the ban here.

Of those who used Honevo after washing with an antibacterial soap, 7.6 percent saw improvements in their acne. Of those who were simply washing their face with soap, 1.9 percent saw an improvement. There's no note if any of them changed their diet, saw weather conditions change, or anything else that can trigger rosacea flare-ups.

The conclusion in this test was that there was no evidence that kanuka was more effective than just washing the face with Protex, the antibacterial soap used in the trial.

Is It Worth It?

Before you buy Honevo Red, I suggest reading BMJ Open's Randomized Controlled Trial of Topical Kanuka Honey. See the trial details and results for yourself.

Kanuka honey comes from the kanuka blossoms of a type of tree related to the tea tree. It's very hard to find this honey in the U.S. The honey is touted as being healing and anti-inflammatory.

Manuka honey is similar. It also comes from the blossoms of a type of tea tree, but it's the manuka tree in this case. Manuka is rich in dihydroxyacetone, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It's an easier honey to find in stores.

If you don't want to pay for overseas shipping for Honevo Red for rosacea, I recommend Wedderspoon Manuka Honey. If it doesn't work to ease your rosacea, you can eat it instead. You haven't spent money on a product that can only be used on your skin.