Why Manuka Honey?

At Honeyskin, we love using Manuka honey in all of our products. Our raw honey is from the North Island of New Zealand. Thanks to our professional beekeepers and native manuka bushes, our fans are able to enjoy impressive Manuka honey benefits for the skin and hair. If you have never tried out Manuka honey before, read on to learn more about why we love this amazing ingredient.

Manuka Honey Fast Facts

Where is Manuka Honey From?

Manuka honey is made by bees that pollinate the Manuka flowers of the North Island of New Zealand. The honey is harvested from the hives by the professional beekeepers of the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMF). The UMF beekeepers authenticate the honey before it is sent to us for use in our products.

What Makes Manuka Honey Better Than Other Honeys?

All honey contains hydrogen peroxide, which is why honey has antibiotic benefits. Manuka honey has the highest proportion of hydrogen peroxide in comparison, which is in the form of Methylglyoxal (MGO) and dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This makes Manuka more effective at healing the skin than any other honey or skincare ingredient. So effective that the FDA has even approved Manuka honey as a medical device.

What Are the Benefits of Using Manuka Honey?

Manuka honey has incredible skincare benefits. It’s antibacterial nature makes it effective in soothing acne prone skin. It’s antioxidant properties soften skin and restore a youthful complexion. On top of this, Manuka honey is effective in healing cuts, scrapes and skin conditions. Raw Manuka honey can also boost the immune system and aid digestion.

Is Manuka Honey Good For Your Face?

Manuka honey is great for your face! In addition to warding off free radicals and regenerating your skin cells, it can also soften your skin. Plus, its antibacterial qualities can prevent your pores from getting infected.

Why Is Manuka Honey So Expensive?

Manuka honey is very rare due to the fact that Manuka flowers only bloom 2 to 6 weeks out of the year in mid-December, during the beginning of summer in New Zealand. The flowers themselves grow wild and can only be found in specific microclimates, often in the most isolated hills and forests. Some Manuka hives even have to be transported by helicopter to local bee farms This makes it much more expensive than other honeys that are mass produced all year round.

What is Manuka Honey?

If you have never used this kind of honey, you are in luck. Manuka honey is created from Manuka trees. At Honeyskin, all of our Manuka honey is produced in New Zealand.The Manuka tree is also known as the tea tree. Traditionally, the Maori used parts of the Manuka tree to treat head colds, muscle aches and fevers. It was also used to treat burns and improve sleep quality.

When bees pollinate the Manuka tree, they create Manuka honey. Dermatologists love using Manuka honey because it contains MGO and other powerful ingredients. MGO produces a strong antibacterial effect, which is why Manuka honey is so popular. While all types of honey have some level of antibacterial activity, the best honey has a potency that is 100 times higher than less potent products.

Because honey has anti-inflammatory benefits, it can reduce inflammation and pain. It can also increase the production of cells that are responsible for repairing damaged tissue. Manuka honey is frequently used for healing burns and wounds. Many people like using it to treat dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions.

Raw Honey vs. Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is only made from the nectar of the Manuka tree.
Manuka honey has strong antibacterial and antiviral benefits.
The Manuka honey used in Honeyskin products has not been fermented, pasteurized or processed.
You can use this honey to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, age lines and skin blemishes.
Manuka honey is known for speeding up the healing process for wounds, cuts and burns.
Raw Honey
Raw honey can be made from the nectar of any plant.
All types of honey are known for having some level of antibacterial and antiviral benefits.
This type of honey has not been fermented, pasteurized or processed.

Because Manuka honey can only be made in New Zealand or Australia, it is often more expensive than raw honey. This high-end ingredient is also thicker and rarer than raw honey. Thanks to its processing, Manuka honey has a higher purity level than raw honey.

Manuka Honey Benefits For Skin

There are a number of Manuka honey benefits for skin routines. From speeding up wound healing to reducing wrinkles, Manuka honey can make your skin younger, softer and more supple. People love Manuka honey because it offers the following skin benefits.

Antibacterial properties
Psoriasis and eczema treatment
Wound healing benefits
Powerful moisturizer
Anti-inflammatory properties
Antioxidant properties
Exfoliation benefits
Acne prevention

How to Use Manuka Honey

We love using Manuka honey in all of our Honeyskin products. Other than using a daily cleanser, you can also use Manuka honey in an eye serum to reduce the visible signs of aging. While some people love using the Bio-Pure Skin Oil for stretch marks, the Honeyskin Ultimate Face & Body Cream can help you shed dead skin in just two weeks.

For obvious reasons we love using Manuka honey in all of our Honeyskin products. Here are a few ways you can reap the benefits of Manuka honey for your skin:

Apply Ultimate Face & Body Cream twice a day to hydrate, nourish and restore your skin
Use a our Gentle Face & Body Cleanser with Manuka honey to gently cleanse, restore and protect your youthful glow
Gently exfoliate and nourish your skin by rubbing on our Microdermabrasion Scrub with Manuka honey
Reduce the visible signs of aging by adding a drop of Manuka Honey Eye Serum twice per day under eyes, face and neck, anywhere you wish to brighten, firm up and stimulate collagen.