The benefits of Active Manuka Honey In Skin and Hair Care. 

What is Manuka Honey?

First, you should know that all honey has some antibiotic qualities. In typical honey, hydrogen peroxide provides the antibiotic benefit, whereas, in manuka honey, it’s UMF that is antibiotic. UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor, a grading system that uses a scale of 5 to 20 to gauge each batch of honey’s antibacterial strength.

 Manuka Honey is a type of honey native to New Zealand. It’s produced by bees who pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as the manuka bush.

 Manuka honey’s antibacterial properties are what set it apart from traditional honey.

 

 

Additionally, manuka honey has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits.

 It has traditionally been used for wound healing, soothing sore throats, preventing tooth decay, and improving digestive issues.

 

 

Components of Manuka Honey

The major antibacterial component in manuka honey is methylglyoxal (MG). MG is a compound found in most types of honey, but usually only in small quantities. In manuka honey, MG comes from converting another compound, dihydroxyacetone, found in high concentration in the nectar of manuka flowers.

 The higher the concentration of MG, the stronger the antibiotic effect.

Honey producers have a scale for rating the potency of manuka honey. The rating is called UMF, which stands for Unique Manuka Factor. The UMF rating reflects the concentration of MG. To be considered potent enough to be therapeutic, manuka honey needs a minimum rating of 10 UMF. Honey at or above that level is marketed as “UMF Manuka Honey” or “Active Manuka Honey.”

 

Manuka honey benefits? 

• Draws moisture to the skin and hair: Manuka honey is a natural humectant due to its sugar component, meaning it helps draw in and retain moisture in the skin and hair. Making it a useful ingredient in moisturizers and emollients.

 

• Offers antioxidant protection: Manuka honey may down-regulate skin-damaging reactive oxygen species (caused by exposure to free radicals), making it beneficial for anti-aging purposes.

 

• Effective anti-inflammatory: The anti-inflammatory properties of manuka honey have not been matched in honey derived from other types of bees. Due to Manuka Honey’s anti-inflammatory properties, it is perfect for conditions such as acne and eczema. 

Tupu Noa Active Manuka Honey Products

 

Healing balm

Dab this skin savor on mainly dry or irritated patches (just warm it up in between your hands first, and it will melt right in). Nature Pond Healing balm combines manuka honey with other buzzy ingredients, Kawakawa, Kanuka & Tarata. All deliver anti-inflammatory properties to soothe stressed skin, while the manuka honey, coupled with Lavender, Tea Tree, and Eucalyptus, make it extra hydrating.

 

 

 

Ultra-Rejuvenation Serum

Gently massage a small amount of serum into fine lines and smooth until fully absorbed into the skin. The Ultra-Rejuvenation Serum combines manuka honey with Gold Flakes, Placenta, Collagen, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E. Enjoy the luxury of 23-carat gold in this natural, anti-inflammatory ‘liquid gold’ serum. Excellent high-quality ingredients deliver skin clarity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for anti-aging control.

 

Hand and nail cream

Deeply hydrating, this hand and nail cream kickstarts cell regeneration along with giving your hands the added moisture they need as frequent handwashing can dry them out. Sweet Almond Oil and Manuka honey provide anti-aging properties, so skin looks soft and young. Both ingredients are also anti-inflammatory and aid in the healing of cuts and other small wounds.

This cream also features Keratin aids in preventing dry cuticles and promotes strong, healthy nails.