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Natural Products From New Zealand Plants There are natural products that are derived from New Zealand native plants, but one stand out that does everything from killing bacteria to encouraging the...

Even many avid essential oil advocates haven't heard about the powers of New Zealand mānuka oil. Is it safe for children? How is it made? How do you use mānuka? How does it compare to tea tree oil?...

Acne isn’t just something that affects teenagers, it can continue long into adulthood. Primarily caused by bacteria, acne can also be affected by hormones, medications, excess oil and some medical...

The skin on your lips is special. It’s thinner and has no oil glands. That means no in-built protection against the elements. To avoid dry, cracked lips, it makes sense to have a natural lip balm r...

What are the key differences between Australian tea tree oil and New Zealand mānuka oil? Although they both come from the same family they are quite different. Tea tree oil has been an industry sin...

Mānuka oil has activity against pathological bacteria, e.g. Staphylococcus, Listeria, and Streptococcus, and against some fungi. Here is the science behind this effective and powerful essential oil.

Are you wondering how to ease inflammation and physical discomfort naturally? The essential oil made with East Cape Mānuka has amazing anti-inflammatory uses and benefits, here’s our guide.

Not All Mānuka Oils Are Created Equal. NZ Crop and Food have defined three predominant mānuka oil chemotypes (races of plants with different chemistry) throughout New Zealand:  In the far north, t...

There’s a miracle oil that’s derived from a New Zealand native plant, and it does everything from killing bacteria to encouraging skin repair and preventing acne. This incredible oil is steam-dist...