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Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, otherwise known simply as cider vinegar, is made from cider or apple must and has a golden colour. It often is unfiltered and unpasteurized with concentrated elements present in the mother of vinegar.
Found In:
Propolis Herbal Elixir
Avocado oil
Avocado oil (Persea Gratissima) New Zealand sourced avocados
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Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is collected from plants and flowers by honey bees for food. It is often referred to as 'bee bread'. Bee pollen contains: iron - which is essential for the flow of oxygen throughout the body; protein - more than beef on a gram by gram basis; and B vitamins, which may help support stress management.
Bees Wax
Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees
Betaine
Betaine is a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets. It is proven to leave the mouth moist and feeling soothed.
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant is a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia.
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Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate, a naturally occurring mineral, is a gentle abrasive that cleans and polishes the tooth surface to help remove stains.
Found In:
Propolis Toothpaste
Calendula Oil
High levels of carotenoids provide healing and anti-inflammatory properties soothing tender lips.
Caster Oil
Helps to maintain soft and supple lips and gives a nice, natural shine.
Cupuacu Butter
Absorbs large amounts of water giving it superior moisturising qualities.
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Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose is a plant native to North America, but it grows in Europe and parts of the Southern Hemisphere as well. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the evening. Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose.
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German Chamomile Flower
Extracted from Matricaria chamomilla (M. recutica) of the family species Asteraceae. It is also known by the names of blue chamomile, Hungarian chamomile and single chamomile. The flowering tops of the chamomile plant are used to make liquid extracts. It has long been cultivated in Germany to maximize its special properties and is known to be used topically to soothe irritated skin, because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Manuka oil
Manuka oil is an extract from the Manuka tree in a base of pure almond oil. Manuka leaves are distilled in spring water to produce a highly purified essential oil with a unique floral note
Marshmallow extract
Althaea officinalis (marshmallow, marsh mallow, or common marshmallow) is a perennial species indigenous to Africa, which is used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant.
Medical honey
Medihoney™ Antibacterial Honey is a standardised medical grade of antibacterial honey collected predominantly fromLeptospermum species. (including Manuka). This combination of Leptospermum honeys has been developed using advanced scientific knowledge to maximise honey’s potential to assist healing.
Found In:
Medihoney® Wound Gel 25g
Medihoney® Wound Gel 50g
Mullein extract
Mullein or "Mullein leaf" often refers to the leaves of Verbascum thapsus, the great or common mullein, which is frequently used in herbal medicine.
Multifloral honeys
Multiflora honey is a blend of New Zealand honeys.
Found In:
Multiflora Honey 500g
Multifloral Honey 1kg
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Olive Butter
Adds a creamy texture which spreads beautifully and penetrates deeply into the lips.
Organic Propolis
A great antioxidant and a nutritious and restoring emollient.
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Pure Manuka Honey Extract
Pure Manuka Honey Extract is the concentrated pureness and efficacy of Manuka honey. This extract contains concentrated phenolics that are shown to inhibit MMP activity - a process that degrades the collagen fibres in our skin and leads to the formation of lines and wrinkles. This patent pending discovery provides Comvita Manuka Pure ™ skincare with advanced anti-ageing protection and superior skin feel.
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Shea butter
Shea butter is produced from the crushed kernel of the nut of the Karite tree , which grows in West Africa. Shea butter penetrates the skin to provide intensive moisturisation and promotes the appearance of smoother skin.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Baking soda, a naturally occurring mineral, is a gentle abrasive that has the ability to polish and whiten teeth.
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Tea tree
Tea Tree Oil is a natural oil with exciting oral health benefits and can help to fight bad breath.
Found In:
Propolis Toothpaste
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Xylitol
Xylitol is a sweet substance commonly found in birch trees and many fruits and vegetables. Research has indicated xylitol has great tooth friendly benefits.
Found In:
Propolis Toothgel
Propolis Toothpaste