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What’s all the rage about mānuka oil, and what makes it so incredible for your skin? Mānuka oil, specifically from the East Cape of New Zealand, has grown quite the reputation as a miracle oil due to its potent multi-use benefits for the skin. Yet, that’s not the only thing that makes it so special. It's the unique properties which make it a botanical wonder ingredient that stands out high above the rest, paired with the immense positive impact on the environment and local communities. Let’s get to know mānuka oil better and explore this unmatched skincare gift from nature.
The Location Matters: East Cape of New Zealand
Mānuka trees, the source of manuka oil, thrive in the harsh and remote conditions of the East Cape, which is located on the easternmost tip of the North Island of New Zealand. The region is known for its rugged coastline, pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty. But that’s not what makes East Cape mānuka so effective.
The East Cape sees the first light of each day and has an abnormal exposure to UV rays due to a thin ozone layer above. This caused the mānuka plants to create higher defenses for protection, which we are now able to reap the benefits from. The mānuka plants in this region have a much higher concentration of beta-triketones than other ingredients because of this, gifting the mānuka plate unmatched antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-aging powers.
Benefits of Mānuka Oil for the Skin
One of the key benefits of mānuka oil is its ability to restore and rejuvenate the skin. So what, right? We know we aren’t the only ones to say that, and so many other ingredients like to tout that as a benefit. But when we say it, it’s because the mānuka oil happens to be thousands of times more effective for antibacterial properties than other main skincare ingredients like Australian tea tree and even mānuka honey. And this statement is totally backed by science.
East Cape mānuka oil is particularly effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improving overall skin texture and tone. It penetrates deep to lock in moisture while defending the skin from bad bacteria and increases collagen production to turn back the clock on our skin.
Mānuka oil also boasts potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties it inherits from the compounds such as leptospermone and flavesone that have been shown to help reduce inflammation in the skin and protect against free-radical damage. Overall leading to healthier and younger-looking skin complexion for longer.
Another unique trait we love to brag about for East Cape mānuka oil (for good reason) is its synergistic properties. Let’s just say it’s one of nature’s best team players. That means that when it’s combined with ingredients like rosehip oil, renowned for its anti-aging and collagen-boosting benefits, East Cape mānuka increases the effects. A big win-win for your skin.
Environmental Benefits of Mānuka Oil
Mānuka oil isn’t just for restoring and rejuvenating skin – it also has a positive impact on the environment. The East Cape of New Zealand has suffered from deforestation and environmental degradation in the past, and farmers used to deem the plant as a pest and bulldoze it for land. Now, this dynamic plant has had a renaissance of appreciation and is now sought after to combat soil erosion, promote biodiversity, restore native bush and support the regeneration of the natural environment.
This is also an essential pillar in utilising this once-overlooked magical myrtle. To date, we’ve planted over 5 million mānuka trees across the East Cape in some of the most remote and pristine regions. And by partnering with local farms and plantations, along with the demand for mānuka oil, has helped restore the natural environment of the East Cape to the flourishing and thriving native ecosystem it once was.
Creating Jobs in the East Cape of New Zealand
By purchasing products made with mānuka oil, we can help to support small businesses and promote economic growth in the East Cape of New Zealand. And supporting small businesses goes a long way to personally help growth in remote communities like these. Mānuka oil has the potential to create jobs and boost local economies in the region, and has already transformed the region that once struggled to retain local populations who were moving to the larger cities.
Its unique properties make it a standout ingredient in skincare products, and every purchase of mānuka oil helps to support the planting of new manuka trees, creating a sustainable source of income for local communities.
Mānuka oil from the East Cape of New Zealand is truly a miracle oil that offers a wide range of benefits for the skin, communities and the environment. But don’t just take our word for it, explore our wide range of ManukaRx products scientifically formulated to revolutionise your skincare routine naturally.
