FAQs

Advice and answers for frequently asked questions. If we can assist further please contact us.

Who is Manuka Doctor?


Manuka Doctor's roots are firmly set in the clean green mountains of New Zealand where our Bee Keepers produce quality authentic Mānuka Honey from their hives. The demand for genuine Mānuka Honey has grown hugely in recent years due its growing reputation for boosting general wellbeing.

Manuka Doctor's origins can be traced back to 1909, and as the day we were founded our honey products are unique and natural as the land they come from which is testament to our philosophy – nature’s best from New Zealand. Manuka Doctor is one of only a few New Zealand honey companies who has a privately owned fully integrated model – from hive to home.
 
In 2011, Manuka Doctor launched the world’s first ever award winning Purified Bee Venom (PBV™) and Certified Mānuka Honey high performance skincare range, which harnesses the power of the highest performing ingredients from the hive. All of our clinically tested skincare formulations are refined, concentrated and 100% bee friendly plus there’s a product to suit every skin type and occasion!

Can anyone use the skincare products?


As with any new product we recommend a patch test before use.

Do not use if you have an allergy to bee stings or any of the listed ingredients.

All our products are designed and safety tested with an assumption that the consumer could be pregnant or breast feeding when using them, however we would always advise you always consult with your doctor before use.

All of our products have been Dermatologically tested. Avoid direct contact with eyes.

Why should I do a patch test?


Patch testing is generally recommended to see whether any ingredient causes an allergic skin irritation reaction.

We recommend a small patch test before using any of our products.

Do not use our products should you have an existing allergy to bee stings or any ingredients listed in the product. Ingredients can be found on the product pages of our website.

If you have any questions about the ingredients in our products then please get in touch.

Can I use Manuka Doctor skincare if I am allergic to bee stings?


If you have an allergy to bee stings then we recommend that you do not use Manuka Doctor products.

Is Manuka Doctor Skincare tested on animals?


We do not test our products on animals and our bees live happily in open, natural surrounds and are not affected by how we source their venom.

So while we just love that bees naturally produce the honey and venom that help give us beautiful looking skin, we take careful steps to ensure bees are not harmed in the process. For bee venom collection, a glass pane, with a light electrical current running through it, is placed near our bees. The current attracts the bees to sting the glass, which leaves the venom on the surface. Because it’s glass, the bees don’t lose their stinger, nor are they harmed in anyway.

Is Manuka Doctor Manuka Honey from New Zealand?


All of our Manuka Doctor Manuka Honey is 100% New Zealand Honey.

All of our Manuka Doctor Manuka Honey is tested in New Zealand and certified by the New Zealand government as New Zealand Manuka Honey.

Every pot is packed in New Zealand.

How do I cancel an order?


Your order cannot be cancelled once it has been confirmed.

You can still return the order as per our returns policy.

Returns & Refunds. How do I return a product for a refund?


To discuss returns and refunds please contact us via our contact form.

For further information on returns please see our terms and conditions.

How do I amend an order?


Once an order has been placed it cannot be amended. This includes the addition/removal of items or the retrospective addition of a discount.