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Manuka Honey - the superfood of superfoods - has more beneficial properties than one would expect from an average jar of honey. How so? Well for starters, it does more than act as a natural sweetener for your morning cuppa!
It has become so popular due to the high number of celebrities that use it such as actress Scarlett Johansson and the reality tv star Kourtney Kardashian who swears by it so much so that she has been made a brand ambassador according to beautymagazine.co.uk.
So, as you read on you will learn more about: what Manuka Honey is; its celebrity approved benefits and the ApiHealth Manuka Honey range.
Manuka Honey – What is it?
Manuka Honey
is native to New Zealand and is produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush
also known as “Leptospermum Scoparium” - that’s a mouthful!
Its antibacterial properties set it apart from traditional honey.
MG - The major antibacterial component
in Manuka Honey is Methylglyoxal (MG) which is a compound naturally
formed in the nectar of the Manuka flower. MG is found in most types of honey
only in small quantities.
UMF
– The Unique Manuka Factor is a grading system used to measure the level
of Methylglyoxal in Manuka Honey. UMF identifies natural unadulterated
Manuka Honey produced in New Zealand. UMF is the only manuka honey grading
system that is licensed and audited to verify the honey is true-to-label. UMF
is a mark of quality so you know what you’re getting is worth the money.
Tip: - When purchasing Manuka Honey, it
may be wise to start off with a low concentration as the higher the
concentration of MG, the stronger the antibiotic effect according to WebMD.com.
A suggestion would be to use a minimum of UMF 10+ because any lower than that
has little to no antibacterial activity. Take a look at the ApiHealth UMF 10+
available on “Ukhealthbeauty.co.uk”.
How can
it benefit you?
According to
Healthline.com, Manuka Honey has been proven to be beneficial for:
1. Aiding wound healing.
2. Soothing sore throats.
3. Improving the digestive system.
4. Treating skin issues such as acne;
wrinkles and many more.
Alongside
these benefits, it can be used in various ways such as:
On your
hair – Those of you
suffering with dry, brittle and dull hair, look no further! Manuka Honey is
full of protein to help heal dry and damaged hair. High protein content helps
rebuild the shaft and return hair to a healthy state.
Api Health
has a unique range of UMFHA approved Manuka Honey with an array of natural
extracts. A suggestion would be the ApiHealth Manuka & Propolis.
On your
skin – In the midst
of the harsh winter months the skin can become extremely dehydrated. Manuka
Honey when used in a
bath...yes...a bath softens the skin leaving it supple,
hydrated and radiant.
As for the
face, Manuka works for blemished skin due to the natural antibacterial
properties and wrinkles as it can increase collagen cross-linking, assisting
the structural growth of collagen within skin cells according to
beautyepic.com. A few wonderful options are the Api Health UMF Manuka + Manuka
Pro Milk Thistle and Manuka Honey & Pollen.
In your
food – Many take ½
to 1 tablespoon of Manuka honey each day to help with proactivity, but it can
also help to boost your immune system. Or if, according to
au.lifestyle.yahoo.com, you would prefer to add it to your breakfast like the Dutchess of
Sussex Megan Markle herself, that is also an option.
DIY
Manuka Recipes:
Now it is
time to try them out for yourself!
We have a
few Api Health tailored DIY’s that you can easily fit into your
winter-wellbeing routine. Let’s have a look...
1. DIY Face Mask:
Ingredients:
1. 1 tablespoon – Api Health Manuka
Honey & Turmeric Extract
2. 1 drop - Tea tree essential oil
3. ¼ teaspoon - Spirulina powder
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients into a bowl and
mix into a smooth paste.
2. Apply to clean face.
3. Leave for 5 minutes.
4. Wash with lukewarm water; pat your
face dry.
5. Moisturise.
2. DIY Hair Mask:
Ingredients:
1. 1 tablespoon - Api Health Manuka Honey & Propolis
2. 1 tablespoon – coconut oil
(Double the
ingredients if your hair is long)
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients together to
combine.
2. If necessary, heat the mixture in a
small pan to help combine; allow time to cool down.
3. Dip ends in first, then spread all
over the hair.
4. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Wash + rinse.
3. DIY Honey Bath:
Ingredients:
1. 237 ml – 473ml (1-2 cups) - whole
milk
2. 118 ml (½ cup) - Api Health Manuka
Honey & Pro Milk Thistle Extract
Directions:
1. Pour milk and honey into a running
bath.
2. Mix well before getting in.
3. For better results massage skin with
an exfoliating mitt in circular motion before rinsing.
Summary:
·
Manuka
Honey is incredibly versatile in the range of benefits that it provides such
as: aiding wound healing; soothing sore throats; improving the digestive system
and treating skin issues such as acne; wrinkles and many more.
·
Manuka
Honey can be used in many ways such as: on your hair; on your skin and in your
food.
·
There
are many different DIY’s that you can add to your winter care routine, why
don’t you give some a try and see how they go!
· ApiHealth offers a vast range of Manuka Honey products with and without extracts ranging from UMF 10+ to UMF 20+ that you can use, if you are interested, you can purchase them in our store at Ukhealthbeauty.co.uk.
31.03.2021
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