ot all honey is suitable for medicinal purposes. Honey found in supermarkets has often been processed and therefore lost its antimicrobial qualities, states WorldOfHoney. Manuka honey, from New Zealand, is considered a medical grade honey by some in the field. It has a high composition of features that kill bacteria and help to rejuvenate damaged organisms, notes DermNetNz. Therefore, this honey is supposedly ideal for use as a topical treatment for acne.