Mānuka honey comes from the nectar of the mānuka tree, which is a flowering plant which is native to Australia and New Zealand. Manuka honey is raved about for its many healing and skincare benefits, as during the pollination process the Mānuka honey is created more potent than traditional honey due to its higher concentration of methylglyoxal, which can help heal wounds. What makes manuka honey unique is its multi-purpose functionality in treating ailments such as cuts and bruises, as well as moisturizing your skin and combating against acne.
Honey has been used for centuries to treat burns, cuts and wounds, and manuka honey is a scientifically approved treatment to use with wound dressings. It helps to soothe the pain caused by the wound and reduce recovery time, as well as helping with the repairing process of the skin, as it is high in sugar concentration which keeps the skin moist. This makes manuka honey ideal for treating burns and should be placed on the wound dressing for treatment as it can destroy harmful bacteria and pathogens that could lead to infections. It is specifically helpful for using on diabetic related wounds, such as leg ulcers. One of the unique features of manuka holy is that it can be used on antibiotic-resistant wounds, including MRSA, and is used in both medical treatment and at-home remedies.
For skincare, manuka honey can be used as a treatment for acne and eczema, as it reduces inflammation and irritation in the skin. It can be used to target problem areas of the skin, or as an all-over face mask to repair your skin. Due to its antimicrobial properties, manuka honey can remove the bacteria from your skin that often results in acne and spots, as well as preventing inflammation. It can improve the overall appearance of your skin by helping to balance your pH level as well as removing dead skin cells that clog up your pores.
Manuka honey also works as an emollient and can help make your skin feel softer to the touch by soothing and moisturizing it. It can also be used to treat psoriasis, which can cause skin discoloration to leave a dry texture to your skin. Manuka honey can be used as a spot treatment, a face mask or even as a cleanser to improve the overall condition of your skin. When using as a mask, you can use manuka honey on its own or alongside other natural balms and serums.
At Tupu Noa, our healing balms and moisturizers are handmade in New Zealand. Manuka honey is essential to have in your home for treating wounds and cuts, as it can be used with wound dressings to speed up the skin repairing process while soothing the wound. If your skin suffers from acne or hormonal spots, then manuka honey is great to integrate into your skincare to use a treatment or facemask to cleanse your skin and reduce inflammation.
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