Active Manuka Honey Harnesses some amazing skin care properties and is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in many skin care products. It contains powerful active enzymes and anti-oxidant properties and is even being compared to such ingredients as Co Enzyme Q10 and Vitamin C two very strong antioxidants which are extensively in many anti aging serums and skin care products. Active Manuka honey is the full recipe for quality skin care it's nutritious natural composition it full of vitamins, minerals and proteins which are essential for a healthy skin, it harnesses the cleansing properties of hydrogen peroxide as well as natural enzymes and anti oxidants making it the perfect ingredient for any skin care range.
Manuka Honey was a well known secret which was kept quiet by the Native Maori people of New Zealand though was released to the world a few years ago when it began to be used in trails against super bugs which swept through hospitals. It was always known to be superior when compared to standards honey types though only through research and trails we were to learn that these powers exceeded our expectations.
But what was it that made this honey so effective and what made it so much better than standard honeys?
All we could really knew was that it was capable of killing all forms of bacteria and little was known as to why this was.
The component of the Manuka Honey was cloned as the Unique Manaka Factor or UMF.
UMF was founded by Professor Dr Peter Molan the primary pioneer behind the success of Manuka Honey. Dr Peter Molan dedicated 20 years of his life into the research of Manuka Honey and devised the UMF scale by testing Manuka Honey against strong anti bacterial chemicals such and Carbolic and Phenol then rating the Honeys accordingly.
For Example A UMF of 25+ would have the equivalent antibacterial activity as 25% solution of phenol or carbolic.
Manuka Honey has proven to be successful in defeating all forms of bacteria in fact no form of bacteria has shown any form of resistance what so ever. It was also proving effective in reducing scaring and assisting in the healing process of infected wounds. It was also proving to be successful against many other nasty microbes such as viruses and fungal infections with little to no side effects.
Manuka Honey is used to treat just about any form of topical infection such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, athlete’s foot producing some exceptional results
People suffering for various chronic skin complaints have used Manuka Honey with astounding results many have even reported that Manuka Honey healed the complaint entirely after using convectional medications for years on end with no joy.
Applying Manuka Honey directly to the skin would generally prove to be the most beneficial as Manuka honey works as an entire natural product which assist in all essential skin care components.
The entire composition of
Manuka Honey is the key to the products success. Though UMF is a big factor, it is proven that all components of Manuka Honey work together synergistically to produce desired results.
The cleansing properties of the
Manuka honey are attributed to the hydrogen peroxide and also the viscosity of the product. This assists in drawing out and eliminating impurities from the skin such as unwanted toxins and bacteria which is present.
Manuka Honey is rich in proteins vitamins and minerals which are essential for optimum skin health with this it feed the skin directly.
The anti oxidant properties assist in protecting the skin directly shielding it when its most vulnerable giving it more of a chance to vitalise, cleanse and heal.
Anti-oxidants are becoming an essential part to everyday skin care as the act as a protective barrier for the skin protecting it against free radicals and external elements.
Free radicals are elements which attack the skins health causing many aliments. They may be toxins from all form of sources alcohol, drugs, UV rays from the sun even many skin care products contain toxins such mineral oils, or parabens some of which have banned in countries such as Japan and Sweden due to links between these ingredients and cancer.
Free radicals are known to cause up to 90% of all skin disorders from skin sensitivities to acne and even aging.
Being the largest organ of the body the skin is our main source of protection and is forever shielding us against the external elements. As with any vital body organ it becomes more vulnerable when it get tired and begins to weaken.
This is when we need to be using anti-oxidant formulas as well as vitamins and minerals to help it to regenerate
Manuka Honey is at its best when used directly on the skin though this procedure can become messy and time consuming and not is the most practical idea for busy lifestyles. There are many
Manuka Honey skin care products available which can be an excellent alternative it give you the freedom to wear Manuka Honey as in everyday Skin Care allowing it to penetrate into the skin.
One range I would highly recommend would be the Wild Ferns Range by Parrs.
Parrs were the first company to pioneer
Active Manuka Honey into a skin care range.
They are all safe, natural and affordable; they are only made with the highest grade of
Manuka Honey AAH 650+ and are entirely free from all parabens and mineral oils.
I do advise you read the label of all
Manuka Honey and
skin care products as already stated these products are more than likely to contain ingredients which have been proven to be toxic and carcinogenic avoid all products which do contain parabens and mineral oils to ensure a high quality healthy product which will offer the best long term results.
