Manuka Doctor Skin Soothing Gel 25 ml

A gel to soothe irritated skin, relieve itching and reduce inflammation.

• Contains powerful antimicrobial apple cider vinegar and manuka honey to reduce harmful bacteria
• Nimba leaf extract and Aloe vera leaf extract promote skin healing
• Recommended for burns, bites, stings, blemishes

Volume: 25ml

How it works:

This fast-acting gel contains powerful natural ingredients that reduce inflammation, soothe irritated skin, relieve itching, reduce bacteria and heal injured skin.

A study of apple cider vinegar confirmed its antimicrobial properties and how it can reduce the impact of harmful bacteria on the skin. [1]

Highly potent Manuka honey—produced by bees that collect nectar from New Zealand Manuka bushes—contains the active ingredient methylglyoxal (MGO), which has antimicrobial [2] and antibacterial effects on the body, according to a 2018 study from Ulster University. [3]

In a 2009 German and New Zealand study, researchers suggested that honey could speed up the skin healing process because: [4]

• honey stimulates an inflammatory response in the body, leading to the regeneration of skin cells and connective tissues
• honey’s pH level is very low, which reduces infection

Neem contains over 140 active compounds that may provide numerous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Neem leaf extract accelerates wound healing by increasing the inflammatory response and the formation of new blood vessels. [5]

The soothing, moisturizing, and cooling properties of aloe vera have been shown to be effective in healing burns. [6] A small 2014 study found that a cream combining conventional acne medications with aloe vera gel was significantly more effective in treating mild to moderate acne than either the acne medication alone or a placebo. [7]

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub native to the United States and has been used by Native Americans for centuries as a remedy for various skin conditions related to irritation and inflammation. [8]

References:
1. Darshna Yagnik et al. Antimicrobial activity of apple cider vinegar against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans; downregulating cytokine and microbial protein expression. Scientific Reports. 2018; 8: 1732
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 Alternative Med. 2009 Jun; 6(2): 165–173. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686636/
5. Manish Kumar Gautum et al. Effects of Azardirachta indica on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Cytokines in Diabetic Deep Wound. Planta Med. 2015 Jun;81(9):713-21.
6. Ratree Maenthaisong et al. The efficacy of aloe vera used for burn wound healing: a systematic review. Burns. 2007 Sep;33(6):713-8
7. Zohreh Hajheydari et al. Effect of Aloe vera topical gel combined with tretinoin in treatment of mild and moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, prospective trial. Journal of Dermatological Treatment Volume 25, 2014 – Issue 2
8. https://www.healthline.com/health/witch-hazel-for-face

How to use:

Apply to affected area as needed. For best results, apply every two hours. Wash hands before and after application.

Caution: Avoid direct contact with eyes. We recommend a patch test before use. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of small children.

INCI:

Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Mel (Honey), Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, Acetum (Vinegar), Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glycerin, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Acetic Acid Dehydroacetic Acid Potassium Sorbate.