Because healthy, radiant skin starts with nature’s most powerful ingredients.
If you’re in your 30s, 40s or beyond, chances are you’ve become more intentional about what you put on—and into—your body. You want real results from real ingredients, not a 12-step routine filled with synthetic fillers.
At Kai Ora Honey, we believe glowing skin and lasting wellness come from within—and from the land. That’s why we’ve crafted three simple yet powerful rituals featuring our pure Mānuka honey, harvested in the native forests of Aotearoa New Zealand.
These recipes are easy, effective, and designed to align with your skin goals, lifestyle, and wellness mindset.
✨ 1. The Glow Reset Mānuka Sugar Scrub
Why it works: Removes dull skin, boosts circulation, smooths and hydrates.
Perfect for: Weekly exfoliation, body prep before self-tan, or reviving tired winter skin.
You’ll need:
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½ cup organic sugar (gently buffs without irritation)
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1 tbsp brown sugar (for smoother polish)
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2 tbsp Kai Ora Mānuka Honey (hydrating + antimicrobial)
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¼ cup coconut oil (nourishes the skin barrier)
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1 tbsp coffee grounds (brightens and energises)
Method:
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Blend ingredients in a clean bowl until fully combined.
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Apply in the shower to damp skin.
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Gently massage in circular motions, then rinse with warm water.
🧡 Trending tip: Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil—like neroli or grapefruit—for a mood-boosting boost.
🥣 2. Skin-Loving Mānuka Oat Bowl
Why it works: Supports gut health, balances hormones, and promotes skin clarity from the inside out.
Perfect for: Morning routines that prioritise energy, nourishment and glowing skin.
You’ll need:
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1 cup rolled oats
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2 cups oat or almond milk
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1 banana, sliced
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2 tbsp Kai Ora Mānuka Honey (natural prebiotic + immune support)
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¼ cup berries (antioxidants for skin repair)
Method:
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Cook oats in milk over gentle heat until soft and creamy.
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Top with banana, berries and a warm drizzle of Mānuka honey.
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Eat slowly. Breathe. Hydrate.
🧡 Trending tip: Add collagen powder or hemp seeds for an extra skin-supporting boost.
🍵 3. Mānuka Calm Tea Tonic
Why it works: Reduces inflammation, supports immunity, calms the mind.
Perfect for: Your wind-down ritual, a 3pm reset, or post-yoga chill.
You’ll need:
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1 herbal or green tea bag (try Oku for NZ-grown herbs)
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1 cup hot water
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1 tbsp Kai Ora Mānuka Honey (calms and coats the gut)
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Optional: slice of lemon or orange for flavour and vitamin C
Method:
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Steep tea for 3–5 minutes.
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Add Mānuka honey once slightly cooled to preserve enzymes.
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Sip slowly and let the ritual do the rest.
🧡 Trending tip: Try iced with mint and cucumber for a skin-refreshing summer tonic.
Why Mānuka Honey?
Unlike standard honey, Mānuka honey contains high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO) — a natural compound known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and deeply hydrating properties. It’s a skin and wellness powerhouse, straight from nature.
At Kai Ora Honey, our Mānuka is harvested by hand, by whānau, from remote native forests in the Far North of Aotearoa. Every jar is traceable, ethical, and crafted to support you — from skin to soul.
Ready to glow with intention this year?
Try these rituals weekly, pair with water, sleep, and movement — and watch your skin (and energy) thank you.