A Manufacturer of skin care products has developed a liquid soap that is effective in destroying antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA.
Bacteria are unavoidable and, for the most part, usually benignly. The majority of the bacteria that can be found on our hands at any given time are usually acquired when we touch different surfaces. Even though bacteria are a part of our world, no one wants to go out of their way to come in contact with them or have them remain on our skin. With the recent outbreak of drug-resistant forms of infectious bacteria, consumers are growing more concerned about protecting themselves from these resilient microscopic super-bugs.
In the 1990's, we began to see a surge of antibacterial soaps flooding the market. These soaps claim to be antibacterial because they contain either alcohol or a chemical called triclosan. There are several problems with these types of antibacterial soaps. For example, even though a soap claims to be antibacterial, it doesn't mean it's capable of killing other types of germs like a virus or fungus. In addition, overuse of chemicals like triclosan can cause bacteria to develop a resistance to its antibacterial action, basically rendering it useless.
The utilization of alcohol in antibacterial soap presents somewhat of a different dilemma. It is true that alcohol can kill germs on the surface of the skin. However, it also dries the skin which creates microscopic cracks that can give germs an opportunity to get below the surface where they can cause a lot more harm.
Honeymark has developed a Liquid Hand Soap that uses different ingredients to keep hands germ-free, without the use of alcohol or triclosan. Manuka Honey, which is a special type of honey only found in the New Zealand region, has extremely powerful antibacterial properties not found in other types of honey. Unlike alcohol and other synthetic ingredients, Manuka Honey has the ability to draw moisture out of bacterial cells, making it impossible for them to survive.
Even though Manuka Honey dehydrates bacteria, it has a very moisturizing effect on the skin. Manuka Honey has the ability to nourish, soothe and heal sensitive skin, as well as repair damaged skin and regenerate new skin growth. It is also an active antioxidant and is able to absorb free radicals which cause skin damage.
Manuka Honey's antibacterial properties are second to none. Scientific studies indicate that there are no types of bacteria that have been able to develop a resistance to it. Even antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE are no match for this premium New Zealand honey.
Manuka Honey is also considered to be antimicrobial, which means that in addition to its ability to destroy infectious bacteria, it can also eradicate other types of harmful microorganisms whether they be viral or fungal. Honeymark's Liquid Hand Soap also contains Benzalkonium Chloride, which is an FDA approved antiseptic that acts as an extremely powerful antimicrobial agent.
What does all of this mean? It means that there is a liquid soap available that is capable of destroying germs such as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, VRE, MRSA and others. The key to protecting yourself and the people around you from being infected by harmful germs like these is to wash your hands regularly with Honeymark's Liquid Hand Soap for 20 to 30 seconds, lather well with a generous amount of soap, use a lot of friction which gets rid of the dead skin and dirt that harbors germs, rinse thoroughly and dry your hands well.
Despite what you might think, this product is not sticky. Manuka Honey has long been known for its nourishing effect on the skin. Unlike other antimicrobial ingredients, Manuka Honey is a safe, all-natural substance that has been found to have no known side effects. Combined with other valuable ingredients, this product leaves your hands feeling soft, smooth, clean and completely germ free.
For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Antimicrobial Liquid Hand Soap with Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com. This product is not tested on animals.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
New Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Gel with Manuka Honey by Honeymark
Skin care manufacturer specializing in Manuka Honey products has released a new antibacterial hand gel that can ward off infectious microorganisms on the surface of the skin, including MRSA.
The leader in Manuka Honey skin care products has outdone themselves again by launching a new product that is effective as a preventative measure in the battle against MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that cause infection. Their Hand Sanitizing Gel contains Manuka Honey as an antibacterial agent and is capable of destroying bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, VRE, MRSA, etc. It also contains Benzalkonium chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic.
According to the CDC, bacterial infections account for almost 2 million health complications each year, 100,000 of which are fatal. Most hand gels contain alcohol to kill germs. Alcohol may have the ability to kill germs but it also dries the skin out and cracks it, giving germs the opportunity to get on the inside where they can cause far more harm than on the surface of the skin. Honeymark's Hand Sanitizing Gel is alcohol-free and kills germs on contact when you don't have time to wash, leaving hands felling soft, fresh and clean without the need for water.
Manuka Honey has an antibacterial activity primarily due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide which is formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase. Manuka Honey can be diluted and still destroy bacteria very efficiently. It also contains an additional antibacterial compound found only in honey produced from the Leptospermum plant which is known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. In addition, Manuka Honey is considered to be antimicrobial which means that it can destroy any infectious microorganisms whether they be bacterial, viral or fungal.
"Our Hand Sanitizing Gel is a far more superior product than alcohol-based gels such as Purell," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "With the widespread risk of contracting MRSA and experts predicting the emergence of new drug-resistant bacterial strains in the future, this product offers a safe and effective way to protect yourself against infection."
Honeymark also offers a similar product in the form of an Antiseptic Spray. For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Hand Sanitizing Gel with Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
The leader in Manuka Honey skin care products has outdone themselves again by launching a new product that is effective as a preventative measure in the battle against MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that cause infection. Their Hand Sanitizing Gel contains Manuka Honey as an antibacterial agent and is capable of destroying bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, VRE, MRSA, etc. It also contains Benzalkonium chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic.
According to the CDC, bacterial infections account for almost 2 million health complications each year, 100,000 of which are fatal. Most hand gels contain alcohol to kill germs. Alcohol may have the ability to kill germs but it also dries the skin out and cracks it, giving germs the opportunity to get on the inside where they can cause far more harm than on the surface of the skin. Honeymark's Hand Sanitizing Gel is alcohol-free and kills germs on contact when you don't have time to wash, leaving hands felling soft, fresh and clean without the need for water.
Manuka Honey has an antibacterial activity primarily due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide which is formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase. Manuka Honey can be diluted and still destroy bacteria very efficiently. It also contains an additional antibacterial compound found only in honey produced from the Leptospermum plant which is known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. In addition, Manuka Honey is considered to be antimicrobial which means that it can destroy any infectious microorganisms whether they be bacterial, viral or fungal.
"Our Hand Sanitizing Gel is a far more superior product than alcohol-based gels such as Purell," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "With the widespread risk of contracting MRSA and experts predicting the emergence of new drug-resistant bacterial strains in the future, this product offers a safe and effective way to protect yourself against infection."
Honeymark also offers a similar product in the form of an Antiseptic Spray. For more information or to purchase Honeymark's Hand Sanitizing Gel with Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Treating MRSA with Manuka Honey
As the threat of Staph infections and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria sweep the nation, patients seek refuge in a special type of honey that is working where traditional forms of medicine have failed.
Honey has been used for treating infections for many of years. Recent studies have shown that Active Manuka Honey is the most potent. Honeybees make Manuka Honey by using the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush, indigenous to New Zealand. Scientists have discovered that this particular type of honey contains extraordinary antibacterial properties. Even though all types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, Manuka Honey contains additional antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that are unaffected by heat, light or when diluted. This is why Manuka Honey is being used for medical purposes over other types of honey.
Manuka Honey is now being used to treat burns, insect bites and stings, bed sores, wounds, acne, poison ivy , diabetic wounds, scratches, cuts, abrasions, and hard-to-heal wounds. However, one of the most notable uses of Manuka Honey is the topical application in preventing and treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ) and VRE (vancomycin-enterococci). Some people have reason to believe that MRSA could end up casing more deaths than AIDS in the future. This type of Staph infection used to be mostly contracted in hospitals. However, MRSA is now spreading through out our communities, infecting people at schools, gyms, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools, prisons, etc.
These types of infections used to be treatable with antibiotics. However, forms of bacteria have immerged showing a resistance to antibiotics. The Staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) can be found anywhere. It is estimated that approximately 20% to 25% of the population has Staph located on the surface of their skin. However, only about 1% of the population will be infected through wounds or breaks in the skin. Manuka Honey is now being used as an ingredient in wound care dressings in order to treat these infections and destroy the super-bugs associated with MRSA.
Manuka Honey is capable of destroying MRSA because it destroys the resilient bacterium by drawing water out of the cells, making it impossible for it to survive. There has been no reported types of bacteria that have been able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey. This is becoming of increased interest within the medical community, as doctors scramble to find alternatives to traditional forms of medicine.
"The use of honey for medical purposes is no longer be considered a home remedy," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Manuka Honey does not cause any pain or discomfort when used topically on the skin and has been found to have no negative side-effects. Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been used to treat MRSA and other hard-to-treat infections very successfully."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
Honey has been used for treating infections for many of years. Recent studies have shown that Active Manuka Honey is the most potent. Honeybees make Manuka Honey by using the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush, indigenous to New Zealand. Scientists have discovered that this particular type of honey contains extraordinary antibacterial properties. Even though all types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, Manuka Honey contains additional antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that are unaffected by heat, light or when diluted. This is why Manuka Honey is being used for medical purposes over other types of honey.
Manuka Honey is now being used to treat burns, insect bites and stings, bed sores, wounds, acne, poison ivy , diabetic wounds, scratches, cuts, abrasions, and hard-to-heal wounds. However, one of the most notable uses of Manuka Honey is the topical application in preventing and treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ) and VRE (vancomycin-enterococci). Some people have reason to believe that MRSA could end up casing more deaths than AIDS in the future. This type of Staph infection used to be mostly contracted in hospitals. However, MRSA is now spreading through out our communities, infecting people at schools, gyms, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools, prisons, etc.
These types of infections used to be treatable with antibiotics. However, forms of bacteria have immerged showing a resistance to antibiotics. The Staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) can be found anywhere. It is estimated that approximately 20% to 25% of the population has Staph located on the surface of their skin. However, only about 1% of the population will be infected through wounds or breaks in the skin. Manuka Honey is now being used as an ingredient in wound care dressings in order to treat these infections and destroy the super-bugs associated with MRSA.
Manuka Honey is capable of destroying MRSA because it destroys the resilient bacterium by drawing water out of the cells, making it impossible for it to survive. There has been no reported types of bacteria that have been able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey. This is becoming of increased interest within the medical community, as doctors scramble to find alternatives to traditional forms of medicine.
"The use of honey for medical purposes is no longer be considered a home remedy," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of health care products containing Manuka Honey. "Manuka Honey does not cause any pain or discomfort when used topically on the skin and has been found to have no negative side-effects. Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion has been used to treat MRSA and other hard-to-treat infections very successfully."
For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.
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