The benefits of manuka honey

A rare and precious asset, Manuka honey is one of the most effective natural ingredients for caring for all skin types. Find out what its benefits are and why we recommend it if you have sensitive, dehydrated or problematic skin.

What is Manuka honey?

Rare and precious honey with exceptional anti-bacterial properties

Produced from Manuka, a tree endemic to New Zealand, Manuka honey has the distinction of being one of the rarest and most precious honeys that exists. In fact, bees can only forage on manuka flowers for 6 weeks!

Manuka honey has been recognized for its multiple benefits for several centuries. The Maori use it in the traditional way to preserve their health on a daily basis, in particular, to help soothe respiratory ailments or digestive disorders. Like all honey, Manuka honey contains a combination of active ingredients: it contains vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants.

Why is Manuka honey so expensive?

Besides the fact that Manuka honey can only be produced from a tree that only grows in New Zealand, it differs from other types of honey by its composition. This honey has a very high concentration of methylglyoxal * (also called MGO), which gives Manuka honey its exceptional anti-bacterial properties. Thus, the antibacterial * activity of this honey is not attributed to hydrogen peroxide as with other honey, but to its very high MGO content.

When you want to buy pure Manuka honey, you usually find on the packaging the words "UMF" for "Unique Manuka Factor". The UMF value corresponds to the level of antibacterial activity of the product (5.10 or 20%).

The benefits of Manuka honey on the skin

At MoncornerB, we have selected the best Manuka honey-based products for you to benefit from its exceptional virtues on the skin.

It indeed has a very important antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action, which will be particularly recommended for problem skin, prone to imperfections, eczema, or rosacea.

It also helps to promote healing of the skin and to hydrate it. Finally, its antioxidant components help limit the onset of the effects of aging skin. You will understand, Manuka honey is one of the most effective ingredients for naturally caring for all skin types!

Powerful antibacterial action

Integrated in purifying cosmetic care, Manuka honey offers exceptional anti-bacterial properties thanks to its very high concentration of methylglyoxal.

It thus helps to limit the proliferation of bacteria on the surface of the skin, and thereby curb the appearance of blackheads and acne pimples.

Its healing benefits also facilitate the regeneration of hydration of the skin, while preserving it from skin dryness.

Soothes skin problems

The anti-inflammatory properties * of Manuka honey give it very interesting virtues to help soothe common skin problems such as eczema, rosacea, or itching.

The application of Manuka honey-based treatments creates a kind of protective film on the skin, allowing it to better protect itself against bacteria and dryness. This action also helps the skin to regenerate better and facilitates the healing of small wounds.

Limits the appearance of signs of skin aging

Thanks to its richness in antioxidants, Manuka honey helps limit the effects of skin aging by preserving the skin's hydrolipidic film and stimulating collagen production. Its content of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals provides it with all the nutrients it needs to preserve its suppleness, hydration, and elasticity.

The best organic Manuka honey cosmetics

Find on our store the best Manuka honey care to help you sublimate your skin on a daily basis:

Antipodes Manuka Honey Aura Mask: ideal for applying to blemish-prone and dehydrated skin, the Aura Manuka Honey face mask contains a combination of active ingredients and vegetable oils to help moisturize the skin and soothe the skin. problem skin.

Manuka Elixir from the OKOKO brand: vegan, this beauty elixir is applied to the skin like a serum. In the form of a fluid and light oil, this product, rich in antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-blemish active ingredients, will be particularly recommended in cases of acne.

Sweet Serenity Max & Me Mask : 2 in 1, the Manuka Sweet Serenity Honey Face Mask can be used as a classic facial cleanser or as a mask for deeper care. Its aromatic fragrance based on essential oils and its richness in nourishing active ingredients make it a particularly popular treatment for sensitive and problem skin.

The Petal Mahalo Mask: Association of white clay, essential oils, Manuka honey, and hyaluronic acid, this face mask from The Petal Mahalo helps to visibly improve skin texture and make your complexion radiant. Its gel texture quickly penetrates the skin and leaves it soft, revitalized, and toned.