To avoid buying fool's gold, always choose Manuka products bottled in New Zealand with a UMF rating of 15 or higher - UMF being the third-party standardisation for strength. Clinical pharmacist Yasmin Mahmood atadvised that if you're not sure of your Manuka's potency, there are a handful of other actives that promote skin healing.
"Vitamin C is actually great for the immune system and for skin healing, as well as providing some antiseptic benefits," explained Mahmood."It offers a strong antioxidant profile, as well as being very good for acne scarring or any kind of high pigment on the skin." Curious?fuses a powerful dose of Vitamin C with mineral-rich thermal water to comfort and rehydrate the skin.