Why is Manuka Honey so great for the skin?

What is Manuka Honey?Manuka Honey is a honey produced by bees when they collect nectar from the Manuka Bush or Tea Tree flowers. When Manuka honey comes into contact with body fluids, an enzyme called glucose oxidase releases antibacterial hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide  helps to fight bacteria and heal skin.

Manuka Honey is a special type of mono-floral honey containing powerful antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties in its ingredients.

The Benefits of Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is one of the most powerful bacteria killers and  can be used for both external and internal uses. Manuka Honey is used externally to treat skin conditions and wound infections (list below). Some examples of internal usage of Manuka Honey are helping to treat stomach ulcers and mouth disease (more healing benefits listed below).External uses of healing:

• Athlete’s Foot
• Ring Worm
• Insect bites
• Acne and Rosacea
• Rashes
• Cold Sores
• Skin Ulcers
• Nail Fungus
• Surgical Wounds
• Pressure Sores

Internal uses of healing:

• Sore Throat
• Stomach Ulcer
• Stomach Pain
• Gum Disease
• Acid Reflux Disease
• Aches and Pains
• Arthritis
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

How To Use Manuka Honey For Skin Care

You can use Manuka Honey for skin care in many beneficial ways. Here are just a few ways to use Manuka Honey for skin care:  One way is to use Manuka Honey is for a facial. The vitamins, minerals and enzymes help improve your skin texture and vitality, while fighting bacteria with its natural antibacterial properties. The Plantogen Manuka Honey Mask with Hops is safe for all skin types.Macadamia oil contains plamitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid is an essential component of human sebum, which is normally lost with aging.
Use Manuka Honey For Beauty Care such as hair conditioning or to safely remove acne, zits and spots from your skin.  You can use Manuka Honey to tackle acne, zits, and skin spot problems. Manuka Honey is one of nature’s most useful aids in natural healing. The Manuka Tree, from New Zealand, is known for its healing properties and is ideal for all skin types.

Manuka honey is a natural antioxidant and supplies cells with a wide range of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals while providing white blood cells with the necessary glucose to destroy bacteria. Healing Manuka Honey helps improve cellular regeneration thereby improving skin texture and skin smoothness. It also helps to promote collagen production.

Experience the benefits of Manuka Honey Today!

5 Myths About Aging

Myth 1: If your makeup has SPF, you are protected. TRUTH: You are not adequately protected with just your makeup. I recommend you wear at least a nickel size amount of sun block daily on your face. Many people tell me they wear sun screen in the summer. But you really shouldn't take your skin for granted. Sun protection should be worn all year long. Some of my favorite sunscreens are Coola Suncare, 100% Pure Pomegrante SPF20 and 100% Argan Oil SPF 30.

Myth 2: The more you exfoliate, the better TRUTH: It's important to exfoliate but if you over-exfoliate you can irritate the skin and create more problems for yourself. I recommend you exfoliate with a facial scrub like Pangea Organics Facial Scrub or 100% Pure Pineapple Scrub twice a week. I also recommend a at home peel once a week, two of my favorites are Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel Full Strength and Ilike Organic Skincare Yogurt Power Peel.

Myth 3: Appearing Old is only about wrinkles. TRUTH:  Sometimes, we focus too much on fine lines. It's the subtle changes in the face like sunken cheeks, and hollow eyes that start to show your age. After 35, most women need to add a serum to their regime. Some of my favorites are Luzern Labs Wrinkle Erase Serum  and Ilike Organic's St. John's Wort Eye Cream.


Myth 4: The older you get the more foundation you need. TRUTH: The older you get the more you need to take care of your skin. Wearing too much makeup allows the foundation to settle into your wrinkles and lines. If you really want to showcase your beauty, you should a professional facial to your regime at least every change of season.  This especially true of women over 40, who lose some luminosity as the cellular turnover rate of their skin slows down. The best plan of attack is to make an appointment with a professional esthetican, and use a tinted moisturizer.


Myth 5: SPF matters only on the Face TRUTH: You should apply sun protection all over, especially your chest and arms. It's amazing the number of women I see you have sun damage on their chest from years of neglecting that area.

Green Beauty Recipes -Pomegranante Flaxseed Smoothie

Flaxseed oil has amazing nutrients and benefits for the body and skin.  Flaxseed Oil has lignans, omega-3's, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-oxidants and it helps to lower your blood pressure.  are powerful antioxidants that help fight against harmful free radicals. Combining this pomegranate and blueberries makes this a powerful smoothie to start your day.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Pomegranate juice
• 1/2 soy or almond milk
• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
• 3 to 4 ice cubes or crushed ice
• Stevia optional to taste
• 1/2 banana

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Green Beauty Recipes -Green Beauty Kiwi Facial Exfoliant

Here are a few of my favorite green beauty recipes for the Spring.

Green Beauty Kiwi Facial Exfoliant
Kiwis are packed full of Vitamin C which aids in collagen production. The kiwi seeds and the sugar powder make a gentle exfoliant while you cleanse the skin. Honey is a natural anti-bacterial and the oil is hydrating for the skin to balance it. Grapeseed Oil is great for the skin. It's full of anti-oxidants and it's a great carrier oil. Plus it has healing properties for the skin.

Ingredients

• 1 Kiwi
• 2 tablespoons of plain greek organic yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon of Manuka Honey
• 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar

Put the kiwi in a blender or food processor or blender until it's liquid while blending. Add yogurt, water, oil and powdered sugar. When it is a nice consistency, it's ready to use. Massage it into your skin including your neck and rinse well with water.  If you have some left over it should okay for about 2-3 days.  Enjoy!