Hard-working bees living in remote parts of New Zealand collect nectar from one of the world's most famous sources of healing properties - the manuka tree. Grown in wild locations around New Zealand's beautiful coastal regions, this tree has learned to survive extreme temperatures and winds, resulting in a plant with impressive health-generating bene ts. High in antibacterial properties, manuka honey has been used for wound healing, digestion and for tinctures. Manuka honey is a powerful ingredient for skin formulations, as its antibacterial nature helps promote youthful, fresh and blemish-free skin. Bee venom is another unique ingredient with bene ts for your skin. The venom is collected via a gentle harvesting process, whereby bees y free afterwards. At minute concentrations, this bioactive ingredient gives a mild stimulating effect, resulting in a tightening feeling for rmer skin. Vinanza® Performance Plus, from grape seeds and kiwifruit, is an antioxidant-rich compound with a proven brightening effect*. It is scientically shown to brighten and lighten skin through inhibiting melanin production (which is responsible for age spots and freckles), reduce skin redness and keep skin moist and supple. Green beauty brand Antipodes® harnesses the healing power of manuka honey in two new ultra-moisturising skincare essentials With Persian silk ower helps hydrate and freshen under-eye tissue. Manuka honey Active 20+ has world-renowned moisturising and anti-in ammatory prowess. This luxury formulation introduces Persian silk ower blended with revolutionary antioxidant Vinanza® grape seed and kiwi skin to brighten delicate skin. Suited to most skin types, especially oily, and feature the purest, most environmentally sustainable honey, manuka honey Active 20+ * Vinanza® Performance Plus: scientically shown to improve skin cell membrane integrity by decreasing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) by 16%, improve skin elasticity by 16%, decrease skin redness by 7% (erythema), and lighten skin by 3.5% (melanin content).