Manuka Oil - New Zealand tea tree - Leptospermum scoparium
 
Manuka Oil is a hero ingredient in many of Living Nature's skincare products. For centuries, New Zealand Maori have used the Manuka Oil from the native tea tree, Manuka, to treat everything from rheumatism and fevers to burns and skin disorders. 
 
Used in skin care, the antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties of remarkable Manuka oil combat skin irritation and infections, including acne-causing bacteria.
 
It truly is nature's miracle skin protector - we know, we use Manuka Oil too!
 
Source / Harvest
 Extraction
 
 
Manuka is a native shrub in New Zealand
 
 
Essential manuka oil is produced by steam distillation

 
Parts used
 
 
The leaves, flowers and branches without any destruction to the mother plant

 
Benefits
 
 
Balancing of skin bacteria, protective
 
 
Strong anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
 
 
Up to 33 times stronger than Tea Tree essential oil in killing certain strains of bacteria

 
Primary components
 
 
Leptospermone, flavesone