Manuka Honey Gains Popularity As Cosmeceutical Ingredient

EASTPORT, N.Y.—Known in New Zealand for its healing properties, Manuka honey is now being used as a cutting-edge ingredient in personal care products sold in the United States. Manuka honey has hydrating and rejuvenating properties, may help increase skin elasticity and collagen production, exerts anti-wrinkle effects, and is an effective cleanser. Further, this ingredient has antibacterial properties that eliminate infections that cause red marks, boils and pimples. Manuka Honey USA, Honeymark and Apicare are just a few U.S. companies that have released cosmeceutical products containing Manuka honey.