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Using Manuka Honey for Skin Care - The Benefits

The benefits of Manuka Honey Active 20+ are quite remarkable. Because of its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, this honey has shown to be effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi including Staphylococcus Aureus, the most common cause of wound infections, and the MRSA 'super bug'.

Manuka Honey Origin
For thousands of years going back to ancient civilisations, honey has been used to help heal wounds.

There are even reports of honey being successfully used for other problems such as burns, skin ulcers and infections. Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by honey bees and derived from the nectar of flowers.

The UMF^® Discovery
Manuka Flowers found only in New Zealand Active Manuka Honey (Leptospermum scoparium) was first discovered by Dr. Peter Molan M.B.E. of New Zealand's Waikato University Honey Research Unit while doing routine research on the anti-bacterial properties of honeys in general. Dr. Molan has since received an M.B.E. for his outstanding work on honey. Manuka honey comes from bees who feed on the flowers of the Manuka bush which is found in New Zealand.

This Unique Manuka Factor (UMF^®) is not found in any other honey. Manuka honey has unique health properties, which make it special compared to other honeys and it is used in many ways to support the healing process that the body needs to stay healthy. All active Manuka Honey comes with a UMF^® rating and the higher the rating, the greater the antibacterial strength of the honey.

Manuka Honey Medicinal Properties
Bee on Honeycomb Manuka Honey with a high UMF rating has been found in laboratory studies to be twice as effective as other honey against staphylococcus aureus and eschericihia coli, the most common cause of infected wounds. It is also eight times as effective against helicobacter pylori, the bacteria which causes most stomach ulcers.

No bacteria has been found, in the laboratory, to be resistant to the UMF activity.

Manuka Honey & Nature'S Gold
Manuka Honey Jar As Manuka honey is the active ingredient in our Therapeutic Skin Cream, it has a proven record for providing therapeutic and cosmetic benefits for many different skin irritations. Not only does it give symptomatic relief from irritations such as eczema, dermatitis, sunburn, insect bites and stings but it also has excellent moisturising and nourishing properties which make it an excellent all round cream for all skin types.