Have you heard about the new product everyone is buzzing about? It has recently been nicknamed ‘Liquid Gold’due to its ‘super powers’and many celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian now endorse products containing Maunka Honey such as Manuka Doctor.

1800 tonnes of genuine Manuka Honey is produced a year and has a shelf life of… well forever. Its was originally used in Mauri medicines and is still commonly used to help heal wounds and sores

so whats so special about this £20 honey (yes £20!)

Firstly this honey originates from new Zealand. The bees collect the pollen from the Manuka bush. The Manuka is ‘related to the austalian ‘tea tree’ also know for its antibacterial properties.

All honey has a small amount of anti bacterial properties however, this gets destroyed by heat and light. Manuka is said to contain more potent properties and this doesnt get destroyed, making it more antiviral/antibacterial. Its is graded in UMF. The higher the UMF the stronger its properties are. But be warned a UMF OF 24+ can cost you around £60

This product is great as part of your weekly skincare routine. helps to clear and prevent break outs as well as hydrating your skin.

here are a few ways of including it into your skincare…

Spot Treatment

Just apply a small amount where needed.

Moisturizing Face mask

Ensure you have thoroughly cleaned your face and have no make up

dampen face

Apply about a teaspoon of Maunka Honey over your face. you can massage it in in circular motions.

leave for about 15-20 mins

wash off with warm water and pat try

I dont feel the need to add moisturiser after but you can if you want

After using as a mask my skin is softer, more hydrated and has visibly reduced some pores.

Acne Fighting Mask

Same as above but add a couple of drops of TeaTree oil

Tea Tree is also anti bacterial, so great for helping clear up break outs ..Its easily available and very cheap. just mind your eyes.

 

Protective Face Mask

Avocados are loaded with nutrients and will help to protect from environmental damage which in turn will help to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

You will need

1 Teaspoon honey

1/4 avocado

Mash up the Avocado. You can do this with a fork. but the mask will be lumpy. You can blitz it in a smoothie maker or blender to make it smoother. Make sure its not too runny. Add a teaspoon of Manuka Honey.

Apply to clean damp skin

Rinse off after 15-20mins

Its best to make this mask just before you use it. Avocados start to brown quickly after they have been cut.

I make my mask, put in an air tight container and put in the fridge while i remove my make up then use immediately.

 

 

Enjoy

Let me know if you try it

xx