Disclosed is a honey composition comprising 85-95% honey by weight, and 5-15% glycerine (glycerol) by weight, wherein the honey is selected from kanuka and manuka honey. Glycerine is added to the composition to achieve stable viscosity of over a temperature range of 4-35 °C. The compositions have a total activity measured against Staphylococcus aureus NZRM 87 (ATCC 9144) expressed as equivalent % phenol, of at least about 18% phenol. Also disclosed is the use of the honey composition for treating or preventing a skin disorder selected group consisting of acne, nappy rash, rosacea, and herpes simplex virus 1 or 2.
