 This study examined the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of four Western Australian, W.A., honeys and their corresponding topical formulations. The results indicated that the antioxidant activity of the honeys and their formulations remained intact despite being incorporated into the topical formulations. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity of the honeys and their formulations was comparable or even higher than that of the New Zealand manuka honey, which was used as a comparative honey. These findings suggest that W.A. honeys and their topical formulations may have potential applications for use in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This article was authored by N.D. Lachman Hossain, Leone Lim, Catherine Hammer, and others.