Comvita Skincare with HUNI®XA™ Manuka Honey

SLOW THE SIGNS OF AGEING WITH HUNI®XA™ MANUKA HONEY –
Comvita announces new skincare range

As the world’s largest manufacturer and exporter of Manuka honey, Comvita takes its honey seriously.

Breakthrough research, conducted by Comvita’s team of scientists, from the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology (IIB) at the University of Auckland, has revealed that a special blend of Manuka honey contains active compounds that help slow the signs of ageing.

With this, Comvita has launched a range of natural skincare products exclusive to David Jones including this special blend of Manuka honey from a Beautiful Place. Comvita Skincare is available in Normal to Dry, Normal to Oily and Bodycare.

Comvita’s Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Ralf Schlothauer says they have trademarked this blend as HUNI®XA and it’s the key ingredient in their skincare products.

Evidence* supports that it works by inhibiting the activity of a group of enzymes called MMP’s (matrix metalloproteinases) which together, says Dr. Schlothauer, are capable of degrading collagen in the skin.

“We know that skin ageing is caused by both chronological ageing (unpreventable) and photo ageing (sun induced ageing). The primary environmental factor that causes photo ageing is UV irradiation from the sun.”

Upon exposure to sunlight, says Dr. Schlothauer, the activity of MMP’s is up-regulated. This leads to the loss of collagen. Collagen is a critical provider of strength and resilience to the skin, so when it breaks down, skin loses its firmness and wrinkles are formed.

Ongoing research indicates that plant derived phenolic compounds, such as those found in enriched levels in Manuka honey (Stephens et al, 2009)**, have been shown to inhibit MMP’s activity, i.e., they slow the signs of ageing.

HUNI®XA™ is combined with other sustainably harvested, high quality, natural ingredients, which are all geared to fight the signs of ageing, says Comvita General Manager Personal Care, Leigh Kite.

“At Comvita we’re recognised for our commitment to research, our science network and to unlocking the mysteries of Manuka honey,” says Kite, “which is why the phenolic structure, exact geographical source of HUNI®XA™ Manuka honey, and the blending process we use, are proprietary to Comvita.”

Comvita has extended its skincare products to include a Normal-to Oily range, in addition to its Normal-to-Dry range and a selection of products designed for the Body.

“While naturals are the fastest growing trend in the global beauty market today, consumers simply want effective skincare that’s not just safe for your skin but safe for the environment too. It’s an exciting journey and these initial skincare product offerings are just the beginning,” says Kite.

For more information on Comvita Skincare with HUNI®XA™ Manuka honey visit www.comvita.com.au/beauty or call 1800 466 392.

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