The side effects of using honey in they eyes are redness and stinging of the eyes.
Applying honey under your eyes can reduce inflammation and irritation but you should avoid getting the honey in your eyes.
While honey can reduce inflammation and irritation of your eyelids, the honey won't lighten your eyes or skin.
Honey can cause infection and is not pH balanced so while it can help with irritation in some people, other people have find the honey irritating.
Despite its beneficial properties, using honey in the eyes is not without risks including irritation as applying pure or even diluted honey to the surface of the eye may cause a burning or irritation sensation.
Honey is safe to use near your eyes but not in your eyes.
If using honey under your eyes you should leave the honey under your eyes for 20 minutes.
Apply a thin layer of some raw honey under your eyes.
Then leave the honey under the eyes for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes you can rinse the honey off from under your eyes using some lukewarm water.
You should also use the honey 2 to 3 times a week for best results.