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Manuka
The Mānuka Plant and New Zealand’s Botanical History
The mānuka tree is just one of New Zealand’s unique and unusual plants, but it is one with a secret. Mānuka oil, as found in ManukaRx, is one of nature’s great healers and protectors; oil sourced f...
Manuka Oil
Lessons on Leptospermum Scoparium: New Zealand's Mighty Mānuka
What is Leptospermum Scoparium aka Mānuka? The bushy, shrubby Mānuka tree is most commonly known for the golden honey created by Mānuka-loving bees. However, dig a little deeper and you’ll discover...
Manuka Oil
How Ultraviolet Sunlight Makes New Zealand Plants Ultra-Valuable
New Zealand flora and certain plants like mānuka seem to be taking the skincare and essential oil world by storm. What makes New Zealand's high Ultraviolet sunlight levels a factor in their unique ...
History
Why Māori Healers Reach for Mānuka for Ointment
Māori healers have known about the special properties of the mighty mānuka plant for centuries. It was a tree for many purposes; a first aid kit instantly at hand. Explore a bit of the history of m...
Essential Oils
8 Surprising Mānuka Oil Uses You Might Not Know About
Mānuka oil is a powerful miracle essential oil that has endless applications for your skincare and health. There are a variety of essential oils for you to try, so why should you try manuka oil? He...
Lip Care
4 Beeswax Uses Everyone Needs to Know About
For centuries, honey has been revered as one of the best skincare products. But that particular honey bee product is not the only one that’s beneficial for humans. For example, beeswax is viewed by...
Aging gracefully
3 Proven Shea Butter Benefits to Improve Your Health
When you look at the ingredients in many all-natural skincare products, one ingredient you’ll repeatedly find is shea butter. Why is this oil used so often? How is it different from other skincare ...
Aging gracefully
5 Sweet Almond Oil Benefits That Lead to Better Skin
Would you like to have smooth, glowing skin? It’s what everyone would like, right? Learn about the top five sweet almond oil benefits to achieve gorgeous skin.
Essential Oil
7 Non-Comedogenic Oils to Treat Every Skin Woe Including Acne
The right oil can hydrate, cleanse, and leave your face glowing. Unfortunately, your favourite oil could be sabotaging your skin by trapping dirt inside your pores. These non-comedogenic oils are t...