Sourced from Australia and New Zealand, this golden elixir boasts more than just antibacterial qualities.
What makes manuka so superior compared to ordinary honey? Well for starters, the bees that make this special honey feed solely on manuka or tea trees, and produce a high-grade product that stimulates production of special cells that can repair tissues in your body. Super, huh? Read on for our favourite manuka honey beauty products now.
Clear up annoying spots and blemishes with a nourishing treatment once a week. Smooth it over your face and neck, leave on for 15 minutes and wash off – you’ll notice instantly plumper skin and a brighter appearance. Try Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask, $48.99
Dry, flaky skin is inevitable this winter. To fix this, give your skin a big drink of this hydrating serum, loaded with hyaluronic acid that will hydrate like no other, and manuka honey to soothe irritated skin. Try Arcona Hydrating Serum, $57 (Available at Sephora)
Next, it’s time to moisturise. This one’s light enough to use under foundation, and even contains bee venom to help boost collagen and fill in fine lines. Best of all, the SPF makes it a perfect choice to wear during the day… and we all know how important that is, even in winter. Try Good Things Manuka Honey Daily Moisturiser, $18.95
This all-purpose balm wins at multitasking; pop it over dry patches to instantly relieve parched skin, smooth a small amount over your nose to prevent chafing when you blow your nose, or use it as a lip balm all year round. Try Lanolips Golden Ointment, $28.95
Do you know any great manuka honey beauty products? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
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