Honey has been treasured in civilizations around the world for centuries. The ancient Egyptians used honey as an offering to the gods, while women of the time used honey as a face mask to keep their skin glowing. Knowing how magical honey can be, I was over the moon to try Sun Potion’s Bio-Active Honey, which is one of the most remarkable offerings of this kind available.
Sun Potion’s Bio-Active Honey has traditionally only been available near its origin of Western Australia, but lucky for me (and you!) Sun Potion was able to bring this extremely rare honey stateside. Cultivated in a pristine forest in a bio-secure habitat, the bees get their pollen from the ancient Marri trees, known as the medicine tree by local Aboriginal peoples. The bio-secure habitat is part of what makes this honey so rare, as the bees are protected from environmental pollutants, ensuring an exceptionally pure honey.
What makes Bio-Active Honey special compared to regular ol’ honey? Regular honey is pasteurized and heated. Sun Potion’s Bio-Active Honey is in its most raw form — unheated and unpasteurized, exactly as it came from the hive.
It carries an AHF (Active Honey Factor) rating of 40+, an independently measured figure describing its bioavailable active oxygen content. It is also a natural prebiotic, and it is dense, dark and complex in a way ordinary honey simply is not.
How I Use My Bio-Active Honey...
FACE MASK
I love wearing this Bio-Active Honey as a face mask. I feel like an ancient goddess when I apply a honey mask and lounge around my apartment. All you need to do is take enough honey from the jar to apply to your face, spread evenly, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes (I love to do this while taking a bath). Once finished, gently remove with a warm wash cloth and enjoy how soft your skin feels afterwards.
SWEETENER
It’s the perfect addition for potions, teas and smoothies that need a touch of sweetness. Using Bio-Active Honey as an alternative to refined sugar is one of my favourite ways to satisfy a sweet tooth, and a little goes a long way — it is far more flavourful than sugar, so you need less of it.
GINGER LEMON TONIC
This is my favourite warming tonic to sip during the colder months. I love to drink it first thing in the morning through winter — the lemon is bright, the ginger is warming, and the Bio-Active Honey gives it a depth that plain sugar never would.
Ingredients1 sachet ginger tea (or fresh ginger if preferred) ½ lemon (juiced) ½ tsp. Cordyceps ½ tsp. Reishi 1 tsp. Bio-Active Honey |
MethodBrew the tea following the instructions on the packet, or prepare fresh ginger as preferred Once the tea is steeped, place in a high speed blender with the lemon, mushrooms and Bio-Active Honey Blend on high until smooth Serve in your favourite vessel and In Joy! |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marri honey?
Honey from bees foraging the ancient Marri trees of Western Australia, in a bio-secure forest habitat. Bio-Active Honey is raw — never heated or pasteurized.
What does the AHF 40+ rating mean?
Active Honey Factor is an independently measured rating of the honey's bioavailable active oxygen content. This one measures 40+.
Can I really use it on my face?
Yes — Amanda applies it straight from the jar, leaves it 20-30 minutes, and removes it with a warm cloth.
How does it compare to regular honey in cooking?
It is much more flavourful and considerably darker, so you need less of it. Use it where you want the honey itself to be tasted.
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