It's no secret that having radiant skin helps you to feel your best - inside and out. And there's nothing better than nourishing your body and skin with clean beauty ingredients taken straight from Mother Nature!
For centuries, civilizations worldwide have been harnessing the healing properties of natural ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter, coconut oil, and jojoba oil. And here, we want to shine a unique light on the superpowers of manuka honey.
Throughout this blog, we're going to break down everything you need to know about:
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Why manuka honey is unlike regular honey
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The benefits of manuka honey for your skin
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How to naturally treat sensitive skin
Keep reading to learn how manuka honey can help you soothe your skin woes today.
What is Manuka Honey?
Manuka honey is solely produced by bees that collect nectar exclusively from the manuka flowers of the manuka bush - a wild shrub that grows in unique microclimates in New Zealand.
Multifloral honey contains various blends of honey. Monofloral honey means it contains primarily one type of honey. Monofloral honey is characterized by its deep golden glow and high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
How does Manuka Honey Differ from Traditional Honey?
So what makes manuka honey so different from the traditional honey that you spread on your toast or stir into your tea?
The secret lies in the fact that manuka honey contains at least 100x more methylglyoxal (MGO) than usual honey - a reactive compound that plays a crucial role in manuka's antibacterial properties.
Manuka honey is also supercharged with Vitamin C, which is known to help boost collagen production and skin cell regeneration processes.
To benefit from all this Manuka goodness, it's important to look for products containing monofloral manuka rather than multifloral manuka. Monofloral manuka will contain much higher quantities of MGO because it is almost exclusively made of Manuka honey, rather than being blended in with other types of honeys as is done with multifloral honey.
What Makes Manuka Honey Good for the Skin?
Moisturizing
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As a natural humectant, manuka honey helps to keep the skin moisturized, drawing in moisture from the air.
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it creates an emollient layer to help lock in moisture and soften rough skin
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It helps to shed off dead skin cells and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on mature skin.
Antimicrobial Properties
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It helps to balance the skin's optimum pH levels and calm irritated skin.
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It fights acne-causing bacteria, reducing infection and blemishes and healing acne scars.
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Antibacterial activity holds wound healing properties perfect for cracked skin.
Anti Inflammatory Properties
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It soothes inflammation across various skin conditions such as Eczema, Perioral Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Rosacea, and Keratosis Pilaris.
How to use Manuka Honey for Sensitive Skin
Are you someone who has acne-prone skin or suffers from recurring skin issues? Manuka may be able to help!
Rub raw manuka honey directly onto your dry skin, or dilute a few drops with warm water to create a sweet syrup wash for your face or body.
The soothing benefits of this natural superfood can be used to naturally treat many skin concerns, such as:
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Atopic dermatitis
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Irritated skin, even in delicate areas such as the groin
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Chafing from running and chapped skin, including diaper rash
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Burns, including chemotherapy burn, sunburn, and razor burn
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Cuts and scrapes
Note: Especially if you experience sensitive skin, we'd recommend running a small patch test before incorporating manuka honey into your skincare routine. Better to be safe than sorry!
Remember to check the unique manuka factor (UMF) of the honey you choose to buy too. The UMF is an international rating system used to help you identify your manuka's authenticity, potency, and purity and ensure you benefit from the maximum antibacterial activity.
The Best Manuka Honey Products
So you'd like to sweeten your skincare routine but need help figuring out where to start? We've got you covered!
The Organic Manuka Skin Soothing Cream is an oil-based balm with a touch of water added to create a uniquely soft buttery texture that your skin will adore. This cream is made with 16+ New Zealand Active Manuka (monofloral) and is safe for all skin types, including babies.
Add this cream to your beauty skincare routine today as a manuka honey face cream, or apply it directly to dry skin to help combat the itchy rash of atopic dermatitis.
Heal your Skin with Manuka Honey Today
Whether you have a specific skin condition that you're looking to treat naturally or you want to incorporate more natural ingredients into your beauty regime to achieve that radiant glow, make manuka honey your first port of call.
Follow these tips today to reap the benefits of new zealand honey today.
