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Manuka Honey, Manuka Honey Soap, Manuka Oil. oh it's all about the Manuka and we love it!
I'm so excited to announce that I've become a Pacific Resource International (PRI) Ambassador. What does that mean? It means I fell in love with their products, especially their Manuka Honey, but you're probably wonderful what PRI is all about. I'm more than happy to answer that question and share with you why I'm loving their products.
The 411 on Pacific Resources International (PRI)
They are approaching their 30th anniversary and lays claim to being the first company to have introduced American consumers to Manuka Honey, which has been used by native New Zealand people for centuries and is known for its unique healing properties. Manuka Honey is named after the Manuka tree native to New Zealand.
An exclusive importer of fine products from such respected New Zealand family brands as Arataki, Nelsons Honey, Mossops Honey, Dominion Salt and more, PRI is more committed than ever to showcasing how products from New Zealand can enhance both the health and palettes of Americans of virtually all interests, ages and backgrounds.
My first found of products from PRI I was impressed right from the start. I love honey and had heard about Manuka honey but hadn't yet had the opportunity to try it. Besides tasting so good (it's a rich taste if you will) I had also heard about some of its healing properties which only intrigued me more.
While I love all of the products and I'm still learning about some of them right now I have to say that the Manuka honey and the Bee Venom cream and the are my favorites. So I'm going to talk a bit more about those ones. The Manuka honey tastes so good, my daughter loves it so much she could literally eat it by the spoonful. It's a creamy texture with very rich tones to it. You have to try it for yourself to experience the flavor.
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Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey is widely believed to not only treat minor wounds and burns, but to:
- Help lower cholesterol
- Help reduce systemic inflammation
- Help treat diabetes
- Help reduceear, eye and sinus infection symptoms
- Help reduce gastrointestinal problems
Remember I said my daughter could eat the Manuka honey by the spoonful? Right after I took the photo below she dipped that spoon in for more and had her spoonful. LOL
My daughter is a picky eater so if she's crazy for the Manuka honey trust me it's that good. Some of the benefits of Manuka honey is that it contains a high level of antibacterial activity which is only found in Manuka Honey. To help maintain a healthy digestive function.
Nectar Balm - Active Manuka Honey & Bee Venom Cream
I was particularly interested in this one for it's anti-inflammatory properties which I thought might be good for my rheumatoid arthritis. It's a topical application, Nectar Balm-with Active Manuka Honey and Bee Venom has been developed for external use on aches and pains and bruises. It has a fine, soft texture and is able to be gently massaged into tender areas that may be swollen due to sprains and strains or bruising as well as the arthritic joint.
It is widely used by people who have very localized arthritic pain and those who occasionally experience "break through" pain, a common occurrence with many arthritic patients. It is a product that should be in everybody’s medicine cabinets.
So what did I think of it? I've only been using it for just over a week but I have noticed that after I massage it in on my knees and wrists that about 30 minutes to an hour later that swelling has decreased. It also smells great, I think it almost smells good enough to eat but don't do that ;). It's a very creamy texture but once you massage it in it's not oil at all. In fact you have to massage it in otherwise I found it just stayed on top of my skin if that makes sense. I really like that it's not oily and of course I like even more that it gives me some relief from my arthritis.
Now those two are my favorites but that doesn't mean I didn't love the other products I totally do. I'm still learning the different ways to use the Manuka Oil & Tea Tree Oil. I like the scent of the Manuka Oil in Almond Oil way better than the Tea Tree Oil. Tea Tree has never been a favorite for scent but it's a must have for all of its benefits.
PRI 80% Manuka Oil in Almond Oil
PRI Manuka Oil from New Zealand is very gentle and can be used straight from the bottle for its antibacterial properties. It is a natural antiseptic suitable for the whole family (and pets) to use. It also has a wide range of antifungal activity. Therapeutic Action Manuka Oil has been shown to be effective when used as an: antibacterial agent, antifungal and as an anti-inflammatory.
Suspended in an almond oil base, this highly purified essential oil has a unique floral note and high levels of active compounds to use for sore joints and inflammation. It is used often as a massage oil for lower back pain in pregnant women.
100% Pure Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves for healing skin cuts, burns, and infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. Tea tree oil contains terpenoids, which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. T
PRI Propolis Soap with Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil
This soap is amazing and I don't find the tea tree oil scent very strong so I keep this one in our kitchen. I love that it does not dry out my skin which is an issue for me and my dish pan hands. This unique, all natural soap is used for face, body and hands and also provides necessary nutrients to delicate skin tissues. Propolis is suitable for all skin types. Propolis Soap is used to clear skin problems such as acne, pimples, psoriasis, fungus, different types of skin rashes and many other skin care problems. Propolis Soap has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, and is a non-allergenic.
PRI Manuka Honey Soap with Botanical Oils & Pacific Sea Salt
I keep this Manuka Honey Soap in our bathroom and it smells delicious, there's no other way to describe how good it smells. It has a proprietary blend of real olive oil cocoa butter and three other premium-quality oils, as well as Manuka Honey and New Zealand Sea Salt. See what it smells so good? It helps restore and cleanse our skin, the new soap - made from scratch and containing no beads or pellets
Manuka Cool Citrus Hand Cream
My new favorite hand cream is in my handbag at all times. Remember I said I had dish pan hands (I wish everything could go in the dishwasher) so my hands always feel dry and in need of a hand cream. This one is just so refreshing on my skin and leaves it silky soft without being greasy. PRI Manuka Cool Citrus hand cream is made with New Zealand Manuka Honey. Manuka honey is known for its natural healing and antibacterial properties that assist in nourishing the skin.
Last but certainly not least it's the PRI Bio-Gro Certified Pacific Sea Salt - Flaky
I've never had a flaky salt like this, use it sparingly as you don't need a lot on your feed to get that wonderful taste and it's so reasonably priced too. It can be used in cooking where a bit of salt is required or as a finishing salt. There are no chemical additives or processing aids used in the Pacific Natural Sea Salt production and there is just one ingredient - seawater. The Process is certified by Bio-Gro (Organic) New Zealand. All their Salt is certified Kosher.
Do you see why I love PRI products? These are just some of their amazing products, they also have Honey, Lemon and Ginger Nuggets along with a growing range of body and health care items and a popular line of Manuka Chocolate treats. I can't wait to try those chocolates, okay I can't wait to try them all but especially the chocolates.
I know you will love their products too and because I'm an ambassador they're giving my readers 15% OFF ALL PRI products… Plus FREE SHIPPING!
Here's how you take advantage:
- Upon check-out use this exclusive discount code: Beauty15
- LINK: shoppri.com
We also have a giveaway for all of these products listed above a $110 value! If you want to enter the giveaway GO HERE. It's US Only and ends on June 13, 2016 so hurry!
These products sound great. I have never heard of this company before. As I age I am finding that I could really use some of these products, especially for its anti inflamatory properties. Thank you so much for sharing this
I love honey. I know it's good for you. I'd like to try some of these.
I love that their products are natural and many of them are multi-functional!
Growing up with so many allergies I had to be very careful and now my grandson has excema poor baby. I know some of these products would work well in his skin the balm I'm thinking and hand cream.
These Manuka honey products sound wonderful. I would love to try these
Oh my, I can imagine that so many of those must smell wonderful! Thanks and God bless!
I wouldn't nix it until Ive tried it.
I like that it helps diabetes patients. My wife has diabetes.
I had no idea honey could help with all those ailments
I've not heard of this product before. I know honey is beneficial but learned there's would help lower cholesterol. That is good to know.
These Manuka Honey products sound amazing! I would especially love to try the Honey! I had no idea that Manuka Honey can help alleviate so many health issues. Thanks for bringing these products to my attention...great review 🙂
I've started trying to buy products that are more natural and have less added chemicals, I would like to try the honey for my allergies.
I would love to try the honey. I think I will buy some and put it in a basket for my Mother. She's boarderline diabetic. Her cholesterol is high. Sounds like a perfect gift. Now if I can just find something for leg cramps
This is the first time I hear of Manuka. I am definitely interested in trying the Manuka honey.
really want to try the honey
Manuka honey is so great and versatile. Always liked using it for wounds and such.
That bee venom sounds wonderful I just found out I have arthritis and this product seems perfect
Wow....I had no idea that this product could help with so many things. I would love to try it for joint pain and systemic inflammation.
I could see why you fell in love with these product, I would love to try the Manuka honey. I will check if they ship to Canada. Thank you!
I love honey as An ingredients of my products!!
I've been wanting to try Manuka Honey, there are so many uses for honey from foods to skincare.
This is fascinating. I must get my hands on that honey! I would be very interested in that Propolis soap too.
I was just diagnosed w diabetes and thrilled to see your honey helps w that.
This looks so wonderful that I would love to try all the items.
I would love to try everyone of these products. Thank you for sharing.
I've never tried these products before but they look like they would be great. I have used tea tree oil before however, and it's amazing - it has tons of uses for both beauty and household needs, and I miss having it in my house.
With that being said, the product I'm looking forward to trying out the most is the PRI Propolis Soap with Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil as my skin has a lot of issues and it sounds like it would be beneficial for my skin.
I have diabetes type 2 and it would be nice to try this product from New Zealand if it really does treat diabetes.
All the products from this company look great. I would love to try the honey, i've heard good things about it.
I will have to try this.
oh man, I love tea tree oil. I have been using it for years and years. so many uses. I would love to see how this compares to the brand I usually use.
I think the Nectar Balm – Active Manuka Honey & Bee Venom Cream is a great product.
I never knew there was so many uses for honey other than sweeting foods.
I knew honey was good for you but I didn't know that honey and venom is good for arthritis and inflammation. I have arthritis and inflammation of my joints. I also knew a little bit about Tea Tree Oil. I just don't like the smell of it.
i did know there was a difference in honey but i did not know how great a difference.......this is something i need more information on......thank you
I did not know
Help lower cholesterol
Help reduce systemic inflammation
Help treat diabetes
Help reduceear, eye and sinus infection symptoms
Help reduce gastrointestinal problems
I just though honey was to sweeten stuff. Now I know better, I think it is time for me to invest in some good honey.
There is also molusk that you are supposed to eat.It brings up the vitamin B in your body.A lot of people are deficient!
Manuka Honey sounds amazing! I would definitely love to try all of these wonderful products. 🙂
These products seem to be great for the skin!
I learned a few things about Manuka Honey! I learned that it can help treat diabetes, and it can help reduce systemic inflammation.
I have heard of some of these products but actually did not know all the healing properties that the Manuka honey products have. The Propolis soap sounds like it would benefit my skin as I've started having horrible acne at 48-Scream!!
The hand cream is also a product I keep handy all the time. So many of these products sound beneficial to me and my family. I will continue learning more and hopefully trying them also.
Honey has wonderful healing properties. Used it on a skin ulcer and it healed it after trying medicine from the doctor didn't work.
I lllove honey so the Manuka honey is something i'd like to try not only for the taste but the medicinal properties.
I've heard of using Manuka honey for medical treatments, but never for beauty! Cool!
Their honey looks amazing!
They have some deeeeelicious sounding produce!!
I've never heard of Nectar Balm and it's benefits. I'd love to give it a try on my joint pains!
my dr. recommended manuka honey for my family's occasional stomach upsets.....it really does work and tastes so good
I've been hearing such good things about this Manuka honey. I plan to try some just as soon as the budget allows.
I incorporate honey and oil in a lot of things i use. These products sound divine and I would love to try them!!
I like that there so many uses for honey, ie. when your sick, in beauty products its amazing
i love honey and the fact that this is Manuka honey makes it even better. I would love to try all the products you reviewed.. especially the salt and the cream. Very nicely done and everything sounds worth buying.
love that the honey helps tummy issues! Never heard of that
My best friend swears by these products.
it is so great to use natural products like this for beauty! Love it!
I would love to try the honey and the bee venom cream.
I would be interested in trying the Nectar Balm – Active Manuka Honey & Bee Venom Cream. I have heard good things about bee venom as a treatment.
I learned that there are many ways to use the power of nature in beauty and cooking products and honey and salts are great
~ Leave it to nature again. There has been a great concern of our honey bees being killed off from all of the sprays etc. Like my mother would say, God gave us everything we need on this Earth naturally and our country should be using life's resources to the best we can. If we have no bees, human life will not exist. We need the pees to pollinate among other things. I am so glad I found this and the PRI site, especially the honey products. I also read some of the blog from the PRI site and learned all of the natural the antibacterial properties of propolis and the honey. Also, how you had mentioned it helping the digestive system. I will be anxious to try that for my 20 yr old daughter has been having great difficulty with food and digestion. These pages are being saved to my favorites. Thanks.
Nectar Balm bee venom cream is the only one I don't want to try. I have heard a lot of great things about manuka honey. I want to eat it and all the foods it can create. But after today when I apparently stumbled on a wasp nest and was stung all over, no thank you to the bee venom cream. I am still in a whole lot of pain, especially my face, from all their stings. Can't imagine anyone wanting a cream with this in it. I want out of pain myself.
Wow! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Keep an eye on the swelling and how you are feeling overall; your breathing, your heart rhythm etc.
Hi Tawny, so sorry to hear that. However, you may want to do some reading in regards to bee venom products, it's nothing like being stung by a bee. The cream in the review is soothing it doesn't hurt....
I love natural products like this!!
I have heard many great things about this brand!
these products all sound amazing, i am a huge honey fan. and i think these would be amazing products to relax with. i also think the manuka honey your reviewing would be amazing as sugar substitute in my tea or coffee great review.
Honey has great healing properties!
I have family members who suffer from arthritis so the Bee Venom cream really intrigues me. I have never heard of this company! Would love to check some of their products out. Manuka honey would be good mixed into my hot tea.
I learned the benefits of Manuka honey!
I'm really interested in the bee venom cream. I've been having a lot of pain and inflammation in my hands/fingers lately, I wonder how well it would work there.
We love Manuka Honey! I love using it to make soap and also to use on wounds.
Nectar Balm for arthitic pain-wonderful. I just might give it a try.
Did I miss it in your review- is it called manuka because that's the flower it's made from (I.e. Like clover honey or buckwheat honey), the place it comes from in New Zealand, or the company name?
Hi Lara,
It's called Manuka Honey because it's collected from the native Manuka trees in New Zealand 🙂
I like the healthy benefits of eating the honey, but mostly I'm interested in the anti-inflammatory properties of the cream.
I learned PRI offers some pretty amazing products for all your needs
The Manuka Honey Soap looks amazing. How well did it lather?
I love the healing properties of Manuka honey and have been using it last couple years because I have been damaged by Floroquinalones Antibiotic Toxicity. My nerves are damaged and so are my immune system. Can not fight of any infection. Have peripheral neuropathy and can get sores on feet I don't know about. The honey is the only thing that can heal it.
I love your giving your experience with the products so we know it isn't just company hype.
My daughter has cronic ear infections. Always has. I'm going to tell her about this honey. How wonderful.
This all natural Honey product sounds like it would be a wonderful thing to have. The price of Honey has gone up so much recently I stopped buying it for a while but I do miss it. Nothing gives you that sweet and salty taste that Honey does.
I have RA and would love to try the Nectar Balm – Active Manuka Honey & Bee Venom Cream. I also just like honey.
They have so many wonderful products. I would love to try the Almond Oil and Manuka Honey Soap with Botanical Oils & Pacific Sea Salt. I love that all of these products are so natural! 🙂
I have never tried Manuka Honey before and have read great things about on the web. I am looking forward to trying it on my acne and also to sweeten my desserts. Along with the honey, tea tree oil is also on my list to buy to clam my acne and skin irritations.
these products are so natural and earthy looking.... love them
I would love to incorporate more honey into my diet. Manuka seems like the perfect brand to try.
I love Manuka Honey i make sure I keep that in my medicine cabinet at all times i would love to try the bee venom cream.
Thank you for the great information and products review. I've been exploring anti-inflammatory products and will definitely check out Manuka Honey.
I have always wanted to try Manuka honey, got one jar from local store last week, can't wait to give it a try.
I've heard things about honey's healing properties before, I'd love to try it.
I grew up using Manuka Honey living in Australia, it is great on cuts. I always have a tub in the house for cold and flu season also because it cuts down a cold quicker. I've never heard of the Manuka oil, that sounds very interesting.
Honey and oils have lots of good uses. These products all sound like ones I would enjoy using. Thanks so much for all the information about them.
I consider myself someone that knows a decent amount about nutrition but I had no idea that this honey had all these health benefits! I'm soooo intrigued now. Thank you for this awesome review!
These sound great. I have been using manuka honey in tea and other foods for a bit now. Last year when I had strep throat I would have just a bit on a teaspoon and I feel it helped with my recovery.
I am so excited to have found these products!! I believe that bees are sacred and can heal us, given the chance.
This stuff sounds amazing. I love that they have so many products with honey .
The Nectar Balm helps you if you have aches and pains and that is great to know.
I learned that Manuka Honey lowers cholesterol,helps reduce gastrointestinal problems,and helps treat diabetes..These products sound amazing. I would love to try them all
I have heard before honey has healing properties. I have never heard of these products before I will be checking them out. I would love to try the Nectar Balm – Active Manuka Honey & Bee Venom Cream.
Wow! This sounds like a great company with great products. I would love to try some of them I have always loved honey. My grandmother use to say it would cure about anything and I believe she was right. Thank you for letting us know about PRI products.
I always thought honey had special healing properties. We would have it when we were sick and it always seemed to help us feel better. Now they are putting it in creams, lotions, shampoos, soaps, so we are anxious to try all of them.
LOVE their honey and Oil..watch out Argan! Lol..seriously!
Lucky you to be an ambassador..how do I become one for them?
Thanks!
These all sound great! I love that they are all all natural and have healing properties to them!
All these products sound so wonderful! I love that are rich in honey and from the sea, My first thought was I have always wanted to try this manuka product out because I have heard so many wonderful things about it, such great healing and positive notes
from using this product. I also want to add PRI Propolis Soap with Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil, I know for myself having psoriasis we are always looking for a better product to help us with out skin condition, This sounds like such a wonderful product to try..
Great review!
I've learned after many many years that natural is the best way to go - after switching to a nearly all natural diet I've never felt better.
Now I'm trying to go all natural where it comes to lotions, creams, cleaning products etc so these products sound great!
thanks!
I would absolutely love to try these products!
All of these products seem to be great. The Bee Venom is one that I would like to try to see if it can assist my family members with joint pain. We use honey for many recipes and as a treat would love to taste Manuka.
I have chronic pain that I try to treat naturally and I wasn't aware that Manuka Honey can help with systemic imflammation. I'm cutting back on refined sugar what a great alternative sweetener.
I've never tried any of these products before. This looks like a pretty good sample package of items to try.
I've read about Manuka honey and always wanted to try it. I love how beneficial it can be. These products look really nice.
I think my husband would really love these products. He believes very strongly in the health benefits of honey and wherever we go he looks for local honey to buy, like when we were in Florida he bought a half gallon of orange blossom honey.
I have heard a lot of positive things about tea tree oil.
Congrats on becoming a PR ambassador. I have been buying Canadian white honey, but now I am thinking New Zealand! I was so excited to see that Manuka honey can help with sinus issues, that's so fantastic.
These look nice. Would love to try the Manuka Cool Citrus hand cream.
All these products sound amazing! With kids these are all safe. Amazing what honey can do.
WOW Who would have though the honey did so much! Me it was always used to go on toast or in a cup of tea......
All of the products look and sound so good......... I like how thick that honey made me hungry and wanting. Also the Bee Venom Crem if that helps on the aches and pains I would take a gallon.
I have heard a lot of positive things about tea tree oil. I'd like to try it. I've heard it is even good for nails.
I have eczema, so this sounds perfect. Love the look of that Bee Venom Cream. Thanks for the great review!
I have heard good things about this honey lately.
i could think of sooo many things I can make with these ingredients. lotion, sun block. etc...
I would love to try the honey products I think my wife would love these products
I love honey. I can't believe all the benefits. I could use it for stomach issues and inflammation. They have some wonderful products.
These products seem to be too good to be true 🙂 I do like that it is all natural 🙂
My nephew likes products with tea tree oil for his eczema. The Manuka honey and Natural Sea Salt are some of my favorite products.
I knew manuka was an antibacterial & anti-inflammatory, but I didn't know it was also an anti-fungal. That's good to know as I need all 3.
Appreciate your input - I too have RA, so the anti-inflammatory properties of the Manuka Honey & the Nectar Balm really appeal!
I'm totally obsessed w/tea tree oil & Manuka Honey. I first started using Manuka Honey to treat by surgical wound from open-heart surgery due to a MRSA infection. Soon learned tea tree oil & Manuka honey are amazing at treating & healing infections, wounds burns and scars. These all natural products work better than pharmaceutical treatments. I now use Manuka honey, propolis & tea tree soap on my face & body and my skin has never looked and felt better. I'm now eating Manuka Honey +5 daily for digestion & many other uses..These are amazing products & I'm happy to see so many people learning of the holistic benefits of Manuka Honey, Propolis, Tea Tree Oil & Sea Salt.
I love Manuka Honey products. They work very well.
I just love trying different honeys. We currently have a honey soap and the scent is divine, so I'd like to try theirs too.
These products seem amazing,i have never tried manuka honey,would love to try it.
It is amazing how many wonderful products are made from honey and how healthy honey can be for you.
These products rock,natiral ingredients ,clean and nourishing .
these are new products to me-the Manuka honey can be used for many different problems. and the manuka oil can even be used on pets
I love honey and Manuka honey looks thick and creamy...so good I bet to eat out of the jar!!!
Is there any problem for those allergic to bee stings using these products? I couldn't find anything on the website. I have no problem with honey but I don't know about bee pollen or propolis. Everything sounds so wonderful.
I'm so interested in the MANUKA HONEY 20+ product. I love that it has healing properties!
These products sound awesome, I would really love to try their Nectar Balm. I have heard honey is a good cure all
MANUKA HONEY has healing properties so I would love to have it to try. There products sound so amazing and very healthy for the family. I have not tried honey soap love to.
I have always known honey has healing properties. Bees know more than we think! I am glad to see it being more widely recognized and used in more products now. I like how this company combines it with other natural 'healers' to enhance the effectiveness.
Sounds like a great company! I'd love to try their honey soap. I bet it works amazingly :]
I learned a long time ago about the healing benefits of Manuka honey by watching Dr Oz!
I would love to try all these amazing products!!
I am loving these already and haven't even tried it. They sound great for the whole family. I love all the healing properties these products have. Thank you so much for sharing these. I will have to try them out
I love that you included a lot of things these products are good for - and I'm so happy you liked them and found some results! I love that the honey reduces sinus infection symptoms. Sounds like something I need!
I have been looking for more natural products to cook with and make beauty products with and these look like exactly what I need. I use a lot honey when making energy bites and in my morning tea. I also love all the benefits of the tea tree oil.
I would love to try an ache relief cream that smells like honey instead of medicinal menthol.
I just adore honey! I would eat it every day if my son who does the shopping would buy it more often. This would be great to win.
Flake salt is the best. You don't need much and it gives your food this wonderful little crunch, I love it. I'd love to try the Bee Venom Cream. I wonder if it would work on my injured knee.
I have also heard a lot about Manuka honey. I do like that this can help with sinus infection symptoms since I have been having a lot of sinus problems lately. I do use 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil and I know that is a wonderful product for many different symptoms.
Oh these products sound wonderful, I love honey and would love to try this one to see how different it tastes. I love the fact that it's also so healthy (as is all honey) this however seems to do more than most honeys.