Skincare products of the month
Want to know the latest health and beauty buzz? Not only does Manuka honey taste divine, but it's also believed to have many healing properties too.
Some examples? It helps fight gum disease, soothes sore throats, eases digestive problems and is routinely used in hospital to reduce inflammation when dressing wounds. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, it can have lots of benefits for your skin too - soothing and softening, while helping to minimise fine lines and wrinkles.
So leading Manuka honey brand Comvita has developed Huni, a super-sweet natural skincare range. It's made using honey derived from New Zealand's Manuka plants, which has demonstrated the ability to promote rapid regeneration of skin cells and the creation of new collagen to firm and tone the complexion.
And because Manuka honey is renowned for its antioxidant properties, it also helps protect skin against free radical damage and may have natural UV absorption properties as well.
Other natural ingredients in the fabulous anti-ageing range include New Zealand's kowhai and kawakawa leaves, keratin protein from the wool of South Island sheep, macadamia nuts, and coconut and palm oils - all of which combine to leave skin looking and feeling soft, smooth and beautiful.
The collection includes Huni Every Day Cleanser (£20), which contains a Brazilian tree bark extract with exceptional natural soaping and cleansing properties; Huni Any Time Toning Mist (£20), a handbag essential to keep you cool and hydrated all day long; and Huni All Day Body Lotion, a super-lush cream that helps protect skin from the drying effects of the elements.
Huni is available from Selfridges, Harrods, Wholefoods and all good health stores - or you can buy online at www.comvitahuni.com.
