The Manuka shrub, or Leptospermum Scoparium, is a medicinal shrub that has been used by the Maoris for centuries. It is an evergreen shrub with pink or white flowers and small, narrow leaves and belongs to the Tea Tree family.Manuka Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the flowers, leaves and twigs of the Manuka shrub.
Where is it from?
The Manuka shrub originally comes from New Zealand.
Fragrance description
Warm, mildly sweet and spicy.
Benefits of Manuka Essential Oil
Cleanses the skin
Manuka Essential Oil has a strong purifying effect on the skin. Impure, oily skin in particular benefits from this disinfectant and cleansing oil.Manuka Oil can help inhibit excessive sebum production and thus prevent pimples and impurities.
Beneficial for respiratory problems
Manuka Essential Oil has a healing effect on respiratory problems. It dissolves tough mucus and therefore helps you breathe more freely.
Powerful against fungi
One of the strong properties of Manuka Essential Oil is that it has a powerful effect against fungi. It is a widely applicable oil that can be used to combat skin fungal infections, athlete’s foot and fungal nails.
How do you use Manuka Essential Oil?
As a facial lotion
Add 10 drops of Manuka Essential Oil to 50 ml of Rose Water. Use on a cotton pad as extra cleansing for your face. Shake well before use!
In a steam bath
Add 5 drops of Manuka Essential Oil and 3 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil to a basin of hot water. Hang your head with a cloth on top above the steam and inhale deeply through your nose.
As fungal nail oil
Mix 15 drops of Manuka Essential Oil with 25 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil). Use a cotton swab and apply it to the affected nails and cuticles.
As a skin oil
Add 20 drops of Manuka Essential Oil to 50 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil or Jojoba Oil) and apply to the skin.
In your shampoo
Add 1 to 2 drops of Manuka Essential Oil to a dash of (soft) shampoo and massage the scalp. Leave on for 2 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.NB! Do not use in the sun. May cause phototoxicity and skin irritation.Maximum dosage for the skin: 0.60% on 100 ml carrier oil or cream.
