How it works
Lysine is an essential amino acid found in protein which isn’t produced in your body. [1]
High-strength Manuka honey – made by bees collecting nectar from New Zealand Manuka bushes – contains the active ingredient methylglyoxal (MGO), which has an antimicrobial [2] and also anti-bacterial properties, according to a 2018 study by Ulster University. [3]
In a 2009 German and New Zealand study, researchers suggested honey could speed up the healing process in skin because: [4]
- honey stimulates the inflammatory response in the body, leading to the regeneration of skin cells and connective tissues
- the pH level of honey is very low, which reduces infection and is hydrating
Avena sativa (Oat) kernel oil is a golden lipid extracted from oats with amazing moisturising and healing properties and a non-greasy finish.
Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that’s indigenous to the United States and has been used for centuries by Native Americans as a remedy for a variety of skin ailments related to irritation and inflammation. [6]
Sources
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324696#does-lysine-help
2. Alvarez-Suarez JM, et al. The Composition and Biological Activity of Honey: A Focus on Manuka Honey. Foods. 2014 Sep;3(3):420-432. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302252/
3. Johnston M, et al. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. AIMS Microbiology. 2018. 4(4):665-664. https://www.aimspress.com/fileOther/PDF/microbiology/microbiol-04-04-655.pd
4. Simon A, et al. Medical Honey for Wound Care – Still the ‘Latest Resort’? Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Jun; 6(2): 165–173. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686636/
5. Lin tk, Zhong l, Santiago jl. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. Published 2017 dec 27. doi:10.3390/ijms19010070
6. https://www.healthline.com/health/witch-hazel-for-face
How to use
The moisturising formula is fast acting, intensely hydrating and smells deliciously. Apply when lips feel dry.
Caution: Avoid direct contact with eyes. We recommend a patch test before use. Do not use if you have an allergy to any of the listed ingredients.
Storage: Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of young children.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Mel (Honey), Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Candelilla Cera, Benzyl Alcohol, Lysine, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Madecassoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hydroxide, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Delivery
| Post Haste Courier |
Orders under $100 |
$7.50 |
| Post Haste Courier |
Orders over $100 |
FREE |
Shipping time is 5-7 working days.
Orders placed on Friday after 12pm (noon), Saturday and Sunday will be processed and dispatched the following week.
Returns and Exchanges Policy
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