Apicare Rescue Me All Purpose Soothing Gel 90g

Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years as a healing herb. The Greeks used aloe vera to apply to wounds and today it is used all over the world to soothe minor burns, sunburn, insect bites, skin irritations and chaffing. The Apicare aloe vera and manuka honey Gel contains 75% aloe vera which has been blended with UMF 16+ manuka honey, vegetable glycerin and vitamin E to create a truly soothing formulation. Apicare have also added the essential oils of chamomile, tea tree & lavender to soothe with peppermint oil to cool.

Size: 90g/3.17oz

Made in New Zealand.

Hero Ingredient Manuka Honey:

Some Manuka Honey has a ‘Unique Manuka Factor’ (UMF) which refers to its level of non-peroxide antibacterial activity. This factor provides an additional potent anti-bacterial action on top of the usual antibacterial abilities of all honeys. It has also been shown to diffuse deeper into skin tissues.

Manuka Honey is tested for its level of non-peroxide activity and issued with a number. A rating of 10 indicates the same level of antiseptic potency of a 10% solution of Phenol (Carbolic Disinfectant). The higher the rating, the higher the activity level is, and therefore the greater the healing ability.

In addition to its antibacterial abilities Manuka honey has been shown to be deeply penetrating and hygroscopic (attracts moisture to it), and therefore, very hydrating. It has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties and has demonstrated the ability to accelerate tissue repair, aiding in skin repair and the reduction of scarring.

Hero Ingredient Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera has long been considered an effective soothing and healing ingredient for the treatment of burns and skin injuries. Research has identified several reasons why Aloe Vera spurs wound healing. It has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral compounds that help prevent wound infections and assist with wound healing. In addition it contains immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory compounds, which stimulate collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. Aloe Vera gel contains vitamins A, B12 and E, plus the minerals zinc, magnesium and calcium, fatty acids, amino acids and is naturally rich in Vitamin C.