Discover the Magic of Manuka Honey In a Lip Balm

Published on
Close up of woman's lips wearing Manuka Lip Balm

Area

Chapped Lips

Key Takeaways:

  • Ancient Remedy, Modern Focus: Honey has a long history of medicinal use and is now gaining attention for its potent antimicrobial properties, especially Manuka Honey.
  • What Makes it Special: Manuka Honey, from Australia and New Zealand, contains Methylglyoxal (MGO), a unique compound responsible for its strong antibacterial effect.
  • MGO Potency: The higher the MGO concentration (400+ MGO rating), the stronger the antibacterial and healing benefits.
  • Not All Honeys are Equal: It’s crucial to check for an active MGO rating when choosing honey-based skincare or lip care products to ensure meaningful therapeutic properties.

Discover the natural power of Manuka Honey in this expert commentary by Amit Saha, Head of Technical & Innovation at Flexitol and Dermal Therapy.

The importance of honey for medicinal purposes is well documented in some of the world’s oldest literature. Honey is well known and studied for its antimicrobial properties. Manuka Honey is a dark monofloral honey made in Australia and New Zealand by bees that pollinate the native leptospermum scoparium bush. It is currently gaining much attention for its antimicrobial activity.

One of the major antibacterial components of Manuka honey is a compound called methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO comes from the conversion of another compound in Manuka honey known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a high concentration of which is found in the nectar of Manuka flowers. 

The higher the concentration of MGO, the stronger the antibacterial effect. Not every ‘honey’ skin or lip care product contains active honey that can provide meaningful antibacterial or healing properties. Before choosing the right product, it is essential to have active Manuka Honey with at least 400+ MGO rating.

Flexitol Lip Balm Enriched with Manuka Honey

Say goodbye to dry, cracked lips and experience intense healing and hydration with Flexitol Lip Balm Enriched with Manuka Honey.

  • Potent Manuka Honey: Formulated with 2% MGO 400+ Manuka Honey, it deeply moisturizes and intensely heals severely dry and chapped lips.
  • Rapid Results: Clinically tested to show visible results in just 1 day, with a 92.9% improvement in skin moisturization recorded over 3 days.
  • Soothes & Protects: This synergistic blend of ingredients effectively soothes and protects lips, helping them feel smooth and healthy.
  • Pharmacy First: It’s the first lip balm in pharmacies to feature 2% MGO 400+ Manuka Honey.

Related articles:

Frequently Asked Questions

Manuka Honey stands out due to its high concentration of Methylglyoxal (MGO), a potent compound that provides strong antibacterial effects not found in other honeys.

It’s essential to look for products containing active Manuka Honey with at least a 400+ MGO rating. This indicates a sufficiently high concentration of the antibacterial component.

Manuka Honey is a dark, monofloral honey produced in Australia and New Zealand by bees that pollinate the native leptospermum scoparium bush.

Manuka honey is well-known for its antimicrobial properties, and specific active Manuka Honey (like 400+ MGO) can provide meaningful antibacterial and healing benefits to the skin and lips.

Written by

Amit Saha

Amit Saha is a Registered Pharmacist (B-Pharm (Hons), M-Pharm, MBA, MPS) and member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) & Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemist (ASCC) with expertise in clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacology, drug interaction and toxicology.

LinkedIn Profile More about the author
Amit Saha, Registered Pharmacist & Head of Technical & Innovation at Dermal Therapy & Flexitol

Leave a Comment

Click here if you require assistance from our customer support team.

Browse our products

Filter by