One of the best honeys in the world is derived from Manuka - a unique New Zealand tree.

Dr. Peter Molan, Dept. of Biological Sciences at Waikato University, N.Z. is a world authority in researching the factors that make Manuka honey outstanding as a healing agent. He has identified an additional anti-bacterial property unique to Manuka honey.

This additional property is known as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) and has been trademarked as such to identify Manuka honey with special healing properties.

Laboratory testing is required to establish the level of UMF anti-bacterial properties and is rated according to the potency of this property. For example, UMF10 would be equivalent to the antiseptic potency of 10% solution of phenol as used in carbolic disinfectants.

Manuka honey is gentle, safe and healing on the skin.

What is significant about UMF Manuka Honey?

• It reduces infection - UMF honey inhibits a whole range of bacteria, including  strains resistant to normal anti biotics
• It acts as an anti-inflammatory  - to soothe irritated skins.
• It accelerates tissue repair - to grow healthy skin cells and reduce scarring  
• It is hygroscopic - to hydrate skin tissue
• It improves skin texture - to feel smooth and toned
• It balances the skin's pH level - to maintain acid mantle protection
• It is a natural anti-oxidant - to seek out free radical damage  

Skin Deep has developed a safe, easy to use skin care regime that utilizes the wonderful benefits of this unique honey with a UMF activity rated 12+.