What is "LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM BRANCH/FLOWER/LEAF WATER" and what does it do?

Role: HUMECTANT

Family: MANUKA

Comedogenic index: 0

Manuka honey comes mainly from New Zealand, where it is produced by bees pollinating the Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium).
Characteristics: Unlike multifloral wild honey, Manuka honey is monofloral, derived exclusively from the Manuka plant.

Chemical Composition and Potential Properties
Methylglyoxal: Manuka honey is said to contain a high concentration of methylglyoxal, which may promote wound healing by preventing the formation of biofilms on the skin.
Defensin-1: This honey is said to have low levels of defensin-1, a compound involved in the skin's protective properties.

Comparison with other honeys
Relative effectiveness: Some studies suggest that Manuka honey may not necessarily have superior skin care properties to other types of honey, but the quality and origin of the honey may influence its effectiveness in cosmetic products.

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