As a final beauty boost, it’s good to know Comvita Manuka Honey can also act as a natural moisturizer for a smoother, more dewy finish. Current dietary guidelines recommended limiting sugar intake to around 10% of daily calories, which includes honey. But the good news is – since honey is sweeter than table sugar – and has a complex composition of sugars, vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive substances - you may be able to consume less honey to enjoy the same level of sweetness. Note that the exact composition of honey varies depending on its floral source – it is a natural product after all! You too can benefit from this ancient wisdom by using Comvita Manuka honey to support a healthy gut by taking a teaspoon every day. Enjoy it on its own, or try pairing it with natural wellness teas that are known for supporting gut health, such as licorice root, dandelion, peppermint or ginger.

Food Supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. We’re all becoming more aware of the importance of gut health, and honey has a long history in traditional Chinese therapy to support digestive comfort. Manuka honey is best consumed as part of a healthy balanced diet and active lifestyle and - just you would incorporate a supplement capsule into your diet for targeted support – you can add a spoonful of Comvita Manuka Honey to support your daily wellness.Elite athletes, nutrition and strength coaches are choosing Comvita’s raw, certified UMF™ Manuka honey as a clean, natural energy source before cycling, running, weightlifting and more. Take your fitness routine to the next level with nature’s powerful source of energy. It also contains a diverse range of other nutrients not found in other sweeteners like table sugar, including proteins, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals and phenolic compounds. At least 181 other minor components have also been identified in honey and this number is still increasing. Manuka is different to other honey types due to its unique non-peroxide antimicrobial activity. This type of antimicrobial activity means manuka honey is highly stable compared to types of honey with peroxide-based antimicrobial activity. This makes manuka ideal for antimicrobial uses, such as wound care.

Manuka honey from New Zealand contains over 2,000 individual compounds - more than 20x higher than some types of pasture honey, such as clover honey. If you have sensitive, acne-prone skin, eczema-prone skin, or just dry, parched skin, use a higher UMF™ level like Comvita UMF 10+ or UMF 15+ Manuka Honey as a soothing, single-ingredient facemask. Or you can add it to your favorite DIY clean-beauty masks. For raw, chapped lips, apply Manuka honey as a restorative lip mask. And because it’s all natural, if you accidentally ingest some, your insides will love it too! All honey boasts great benefits for the skin, but Manuka honey is especially useful for managing dry skin symptoms such as flaking and irritation. Rest assured, this magical liquid is well-suited for use in your daily skincare routine. Not only does it nourish, it also rejuvenates and revitalizes your skin. Stir it into your tea or coffee, blend it into a smoothie or juice, drizzle it onto your breakfast or spread it liberally on your toast. Either way, it’s delicious – and full of goodness.Manuka honey is a type of honey native to New Zealand, harvested by bees from the nectar of the indigenous manuka shrub, Leptospermum scoparium. The manuka shrub grows wild in New Zealand’s most remote areas and flowers for just 2-6 weeks each year.