| The term eczema refers to a variety of chronic, itchy | | | | inflammation. This second component was identified in |
| skin inflammations. In the most common forms, atopic | | | | 2008 at the University of Dresden, Germany, as |
| dermatitis or atopic eczema, these inflammations are | | | | methylglyoxal and is now designated as UMF for |
| often characterized by redness and desiccation, and | | | | Unique Manuka Factor, a designation created by the |
| can also become sites for invasive secondary | | | | Active Manuka Honey Association as the |
| infections by microbial pathogens; such as bacteria, | | | | standardized unit to show how much of this |
| fungi or viruses. | | | | anti-microbial material is in any Manuka Honey |
| There are a variety of treatments for eczema from | | | | product. UMF ratings range from 1 up to 20 where |
| corticosteroids to biofeedback and behavior | | | | the number in the rating the approximate equivalent to |
| modification. But what appears to be working for | | | | the same percentage strength of a standard |
| many are skincare products made with honey from | | | | antiseptic. So a UMF 7 is equivalent to a 7% strength |
| the nectar of the Manuka bush (Leptospermum | | | | antiseptic; UMF5 ?UMF15 is considered ideal for cuts, |
| scoparium). Found in areas of New Zealand and | | | | grazes, burns, fungal infections and wounds. |
| Australia, the Manuka (from M?ori 'm?nuka'), also called | | | | FDA Approval for Wounds |
| the ea tree? is the nectar source for bees producing | | | | No treatment eczema and other forms of dermatitis |
| honey shown to have very high antiseptic, antioxidant, | | | | works overnight but, with regular application, Manuka |
| and anti-inflammatory properties. | | | | Honey products can be extremely effective in |
| Anti-microbial And Soothing to Skin | | | | reducing itching and inflammation, healing damage to |
| It was known almost 100 years ago that bee honey | | | | skin, reducing scars, and promoting new cell growth. |
| offered antimicrobial properties and in the last 40 years | | | | In July 2007 a company called Derma Sciences, Inc. |
| researchers noticed that honeys derived from | | | | announced that it had received approval from the |
| different plants provided different levels of this | | | | Food & Drug Administration to sell a wound |
| protection. Honey inhibits infections in several ways | | | | dressing product with Active Manuka Honey in it. So |
| ?its significant concentration of sugar and low water | | | | the evidence that Active Manuka Honey products are |
| content inhibits bacterial growth - but it’s the | | | | effective for skin problems is growing. |
| generation of hydrogen peroxide using the enzyme | | | | Manuka Naturals Active UMF15+ Skin Care ?Effective |
| glucose oxidase that makes one honey more | | | | for All Types of Dermatitis and Inflammations Manuka |
| antiseptic than others. And researchers have found | | | | Naturals is the exclusive U.S. distributor of the premier |
| that hydrogen peroxide is created only when the | | | | Active Manuka Honey manufacturer in New Zealand. |
| honey is diluted, at which point a "slow-release" of this | | | | In fact, our New Zealand parent company supplies the |
| antiseptic is created which fights infections but | | | | product used in clinical studies at University of Waikato, |
| doesn’t damage human tissue. This means that | | | | New Zealand. |
| packaging Manuka Honey in skin creams and | | | | Manuka Honey Skincare products combine UMF15+ |
| ointments actually enhances this naturally occurring | | | | Active Manuka Honey with a rich formulation of |
| benefit. | | | | protein, vitamins and minerals to create a line of 100% |
| UMF ?The Right Strength of Manuka Honey for You | | | | natural, non-tacky skin creams with the outstanding |
| Eczema can be extremely difficult to treat. However, | | | | ability to nourish, soothe and heal sensitive skin. Our |
| in clinical studies at the Department of Biological | | | | products have no fragrance added and are not tested |
| Sciences, University of Waikato, New Zealand there is | | | | on animals. |
| rising evidence that Manuka Honey is more effective | | | | Our customers have written testimonials on a variety |
| than even traditional medical treatments because of a | | | | of skin conditions including eczema, burns, poison oak |
| second antibacterial component that works | | | | inflammations, insect bites, acne, early onset shingles |
| synergistically with the hydrogen peroxide producing | | | | and heat rash. Visit our easy website and read their |
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