Reasons You Should Use Active Manuka Honey
By Pam Wollgast

Active manuka honey products are all the rage in some parts of the world. They are particularly popular in Australia and New Zealand. The bushes that the bees gather their pollen from are found in both countries, but currently most of the beekeepers are in New Zealand. Here's a quick look at the health benefits associated with this type of "mono-floral" honey.Mono-floral means that the bees gathered their pollen from only one type of flower. Mono-floral varieties are considered more valuable, because the taste is more consistent.Sometimes, the taste may be similar to the flower. For example, orange blossom honeys have a citrus flavor.All varieties have been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds or thousands of years. While most of us think of it as a natural sweetener, it has been and still is taken orally for sore throats, digestive disorders and other complaints.When applied topically, it is used to help speed wound healing and prevent bandages from sticking to the wound. Several varieties have been shown, in the laboratory, to have antibacterial and antioxidant activity. Researchers say that active manuka honey products are more potent than any other variety.As an antibacterial agent, they can be used topically to prevent blemishes and help heal existing ones. They are even effective against some strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and have been used to help heal skin ulcers in diabetic patients.Like other antioxidants, they are effective "anti-aging" compounds. Antioxidants neutralize free radical molecules, one of the causes of cellular aging.Oxidation is a natural thing. If it weren't for oxidation, nothing would ever degrade and the planet could not sustain all of that life. The hope is that active manuka honey products and other antioxidants will keep that oxidation to a minimum, allowing us to live out our maximum life spans.When it comes to anti-aging skincare solutions, the honey can be dehydrated and then added to nourishing emulsions. That way, it can be used on a daily or nightly basis for the benefits that it provides, without feeling sticky. The better body lotions and night creams contain it.Of course, oxidation is only one of the causes of skin aging. One of the others is decreased production of new cells and collagen fibers. Active manuka honey products do not stimulate the production of new cells and fibers, but other nourishing ingredients do.Avocado extracts, for example, have been shown to increase the amount of collagen in the skin. The active form of the protein keratin has been shown to increase the number of new skin cells produced on a daily basis. The best anti-aging night creams contain both of those, as well as a variety of compounds that address all of the causes of an aged appearance.When it comes to aging inside of the body, the best choice is a multi- nutritional supplement. By the same token, a multi-ingredient skincare cream is a better choice than single-ingredient active manuka honey products. You simply get more for your money.Pam Wollgast is an enthusiast of products relating to skin care and health. She prides herself in taking care of her skin and loves to share her passion for great skin tips. Feel free to check out skin-health-and-beauty skin-health-and-beauty to learn more about her discoveries on skincare. Pam_Wollgast Pam_Wollgast width="69" Pam-Wollgast_193805 Pam Wollgast Pam Wollgast