• Leptospermone: 15.5% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• Flavesone: 4.9% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• Iso-Leptospermone: 4.6% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• α-Pinene: 1.3% - Antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant; respiratory, cognitive and neuroprotective benefits

• δ-Cadinene: 6.0% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• Cadina-3,5-Diene: 4.9% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• β-Caryophyllene: 2.6% - Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, gastroprotective (ulcer protection)

• α-Copaene: 5.9% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• Calamenene: 14.4% - Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory

• Cadina-1,4-diene: 5.9% - Antibacterial, antifungal

• α-Selinene (+Viridiflorene): 4.4% - Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory

• α-Cubebene: 4.0% - Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory

• δ-Amorphene: 3.8% - Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory

• β-Selinene: 3.7% - Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory

• Aromadendrene: 2.1% - Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory

• α-Gurjunene: 1.0% - Antibacterial, antifungal; wound healing, skin and; respiratory effects

Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 85% of teenagers and 14% of adults, often linked to an imbalance in skin microbiota, particularly the overgrowth of Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes). While normally beneficial, C. acnes can become an opportunistic pathogen, triggering breakouts.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces Acne-Causing Bacteria – Inhibits C. acnes growth and biofilm formation.
• Naturally Targets Breakouts – Helps clear pimples and blemishes for a balanced complexion.
• Gentle on Skin – A natural alternative to harsher treatments like Salicylic Acid.

Opportunities:

Transform your skincare formulations with our bioactive organic Mānuka Oil, a powerful, natural solution that outperforms Salicylic Acid in tackling acne and promoting a clear, balanced complexion.

Skin inflammation is a natural defence mechanism; however, when chronic, it can accelerate ageing, increase sensitivity, and contribute to other skin issues. Mānuka Oil has been shown to effectively reduce inflammation and prevent damage when used at low concentrations (as little as 0.1%). Given that the oil in its pure form can irritate the skin, only low concentrations should be incorporated into formulations.

Key Benefits:

• Soothes irritated skin
• Reduces inflammation
• Promotes overall skin health

Opportunities:

• Natural organic solution for skin inflammation
• Appeals to holistic wellness markets (joint/muscle relief, after-sun care)

Mānuka Oil is a powerful natural remedy with antifungal properties, proven to support scalp health by targeting Malassezia furfur, the primary cause of dandruff. Even at low concentrations, it effectively reduces irritation, flaking, and oil imbalance, making it ideal for hair and scalp care formulations.

Clinical Trials (small scale) - have shown just 0.2% Mānuka Oil (20%+ ꞵ-triketone content) reduced keratinisation by 21% in 2 weeks, improving scalp health and reducing dandruff.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces dandruff, scalp irritation and flaking.
• Balances oily and dry scalp conditions.

Opportunities:

• Enhance Haircare Formulations with Mānuka Oil
• A potent, natural organic solution for dandruff control and a revitalised, balanced scalp.

Body odour is caused by bacteria, particularly in humid environments where microbial imbalances can occur. Staphylococcus hominis, a common skin bacterium, produces thioalcohols, key contributors to odour. Mānuka Oil inhibits these bacteria.

Key Benefits:

• Long-Lasting Freshness - Neutralizes odour at the source for all-day protection.
• Natural & Effective - A safe, aluminium-free alternative to conventional antiperspirants that contains no harsh chemicals. 

Opportunities:

• Fight Odour Naturally with Bioactive Organic Mānuka Oil 
• A powerful organic solution that reduces odour-causing bacteria for long-lasting freshness and confidence.

Mānuka Oil is a potent natural antibacterial agent ideal for oral care formulations. It targets harmful bacteria responsible for plaque buildup, gum inflammation, and halitosis, thereby promoting healthier gums and fresher breath.

Mānuka Oil is a scientifically proven ingredient for toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss, meeting the growing demand for natural oral care.

Key Benefits:

• Targets Oral Pathogens – Fights bacteria linked to gum disease, plaque, and halitosis.
• Reduces Plaque Buildup – Supports cleaner teeth and healthier gums.
• Natural & Effective – A safe, chemical-free alternative with antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Opportunities:

Harness growing demand for natural oral care by incorporating Mānuka Oil into products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss. This potent organic ingredient promotes healthier gums, fresher breath, and cleaner teeth naturally.

Aromatically, Mānuka Essential Oil is earthy, yet fresh and pleasant, which has been commercially available to aromatherapists for more than three decades. It is great as a cleansing inhalation during coughs and colds to help clear the respiratory system, support immune defences and aid recovery. Furthermore, it is reported to be a balancing and soothing essential oil that is grounding when needed.

Aromatherapists describe it as “a protective oil similar to myrrh and cedarwood… Its sesquiterpenes stabilise and protect the nervous system and balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves”³.

Recommended Blends: Mānuka Essential Oil blends well with essential oils in the wood, citrus, herbaceous, spice, mint and medicinal families.

Shelf-Life: The composition of Mānuka Essential Oil, with its high amounts of preserving sesquiterpenes, lends it to possess a much longer shelf life than Australian Tea Tree essential oil.

East Cape Manuka trees have evolved such that they have High Triketone chemotype producing naturally high βeta-Triketone levels which have powerful anti-bacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

East Cape Mānuka Oil is 30 times more powerful than Tea Tree oil (Cooke & Cooke,1994), and significantly more powerful than Mānuka honey against bacteria that cause common skin infections (Girma et al., 2019 and TPL).

Mānuka leaves and twigs are harvested from plantations and wild using customised equipment.

Steam distillation process is applied to extract the Mānuka oil, and steam condensation separate the oil from the hydrosol (water with other manuka compounds).1 Tonne of foliage produces approximately 3 - 4 litres of Mānuka Oil.

Mānuka oil is tested by independent laboratories, then packed in batches based on respective triketone levels, ready for export.