Our Mānuka honey comes exclusively from Comvita in New Zealand, the world's oldest and largest Mānuka honey company, established in 1974 and pioneering Mānuka production for over 50 years.

Comvita is the only company globally that controls the entire supply chain from land to brand—they are the largest private native landowner in New Zealand and directly manage every step of their Mānuka production. This "land to brand" approach ensures complete transparency and quality control.

We use only Comvita Medihoney®, their medical-grade Mānuka honey that is the base of the only FDA-cleared medical device for burn and wound healing. AUNU is the exclusive skincare brand partnering with Comvita Medihoney® for beauty applications.

Medical-grade Mānuka honey must meet a minimum MGO level of 357+. However, MGO alone can be chemically manipulated and isn't sufficient to validate authentic Mānuka honey.

Comvita Medihoney® goes far beyond this baseline. Every batch undergoes 34+ rigorous tests measuring multiple markers of authenticity and quality. This comprehensive testing protocol ensures the highest therapeutic potency and validates genuine Mānuka honey across all scientific markers, not just MGO.

Comvita™ Medihoney®—the medical-grade Mānuka honey used in all AUNU products—is FDA-cleared as the base of a medical device for wound and burn healing.

While our skincare formulations are designed for cosmetic use rather than medical treatment, they contain the same hospital-grade Mānuka honey used in medical settings.

Yes. Comvita Medihoney® exceeds the minimum standards with MGO 357+ and UMF 12+—the baseline levels required for medical benefit in skincare. However, Comvita goes far beyond these ratings, conducting 34+ tests per batch to ensure the highest quality and authenticity across all markers, not just MGO and UMF.

Every AUNU formula contains 8-20% Comvita Medihoney® medical-grade Mānuka honey—significantly higher than the typical industry standard of 1-3% of a key active ingredient. This high concentration delivers clinically-proven, potent results that create a new baseline of skin health.

Yes. AUNU products are specifically formulated for sensitive skin and hold both EWG Verified® and National Eczema Association (NEA) certifications—rigorous third-party validations for safety and gentleness.



Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, and all known irritants

Dermatologist-developed and clinically tested

Proven gentle: 91-97% of users reported no irritation in clinical trials, and 50% of participants self-identified as having sensitive skin

Unlike many "sensitive skin" formulations that simply remove ingredients or use minimal actives, we take a restorative approach. We add beneficial ingredients specifically chosen to strengthen sensitive skin—led by medical-grade Mānuka honey's anti-inflammatory, microbiome-balancing, and barrier-strengthening properties. This means you get both gentleness and powerful results.

As with any new skincare, we recommend patch testing if you have known sensitivities or concerns.

Mānuka honey has a naturally low pH (high acidity) that works to balance your skin's pH level. If your skin has a naturally higher pH, you may notice slight temporary redness as the Mānuka actively rebalances it to a healthier state.

This is most noticeable with high-concentration of Mānuka in products like our Essence (20% Mānuka) and Mask (100% Mānuka). The redness typically subsides within 2-4 days as your skin adjusts, revealing a more even, balanced, and glowing complexion.

This is a sign that the Mānuka is working to restore your skin's optimal pH balance. However, if redness persists beyond a week or is accompanied by irritation, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist.

Yes. Mānuka honey's anti-inflammatory and skin-barrier strengthening properties actually complement most active ingredients. However, because some AUNU products have a naturally low pH, we recommend:

With acids (AHAs, BHAs, Vitamin C): Use AUNU products first, wait 10-15 minutes, then apply acids

With retinol: Apply retinol first, wait 10-15 minutes, then seal with AUNU (particularly our Night Cream or Salve)

Layering order: Thinnest to thickest—Essence, serums/treatments, Night Cream, then Salve if needed

If you experience any irritation when combining products, reduce frequency or consult with a dermatologist.

Yes. AUNU products are safe for all life stages, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our formulas are made with clean, medical-grade natural ingredients and contain no harsh chemicals or known pregnancy contraindications. As with any skincare, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider if you have specific concerns. While AUNU products are for external use only, please note that — like all honey — they should not be ingested by children under 1 year of age.

No. Although our formulations contain the same medical-grade Mānuka honey that is FDA-cleared for wound and burn healing, AUNU products are specifically designed for cosmetic skincare use, not for medical treatment of open wounds or burns.

For wound or burn care, please consult a healthcare professional and use products specifically indicated for medical purposes.

While our formulations use the same medical-grade Mānuka honey that is food-safe in its pure form, AUNU products are specifically designed, tested, and formulated for topical skincare use only. Please do not ingest.

Yes. All AUNU packaging is designed for recyclability and sustainability. Our containers use distinct, single materials with no mixed-material components:

Bodies: Glass or aluminum (fully recyclable)

Caps: PP plastic with no microplastics (fully recyclable)

Boxes: FSC-certified recycled paper (fully recyclable with paper products)

Simply separate the cap from the body and recycle each component accordingly.

Sustainability is core to our brand DNA, starting with our exclusive partnership with Comvita—a certified B Corp that has:

Saved over 62 million bees since 2021

Planted 7 million native trees in New Zealand since 2017

Maintained full "land to brand" control as the largest private native landowner in New Zealand, ensuring ethical and sustainable Mānuka harvesting

Beyond our ingredient sourcing, we prioritize:

Recyclable, single-material packaging (no mixed materials)

FSC-certified recycled paper for all boxes

Microplastic-free formulations

Cruelty-free, clean ingredient standards (EWG Verified®, NEA Certified, Leaping Bunny certified)

All AUNU products are manufactured in the USA. Our Medihoney® Manuka comes directly from New Zealand.

We ship to almost every country*. We offer one shipping option at this time, but we hope to offer expedited shipping in the future.

*Shipping restrictions, sanctions and embargoed locations may be subject to change. To find out whether your region is included in any current shipping restrictions, please reach out to our Customer Support team for more information.

All of our orders are shipped from our main warehouse located in New York, USA.

Because we ship worldwide, the shipping couriers vary by region and are subject to change from time to time.

We try to get to orders as quickly as we receive them and in most cases fulfill orders within 1 business day. Fulfillment times may vary during peak periods such as after/during product launches, holidays and special promotions.

We use various couriers depending on the destination and, as a result, shipping times may vary. You will receive an email from AUNU once your order has shipped with your tracking number for each order, along with a tracking link.

Please note that shipping timelines are estimates and not guaranteed. We work as hard as we can to try to meet all delivery estimates, but sometimes there may be delays - e.g. because of postal/carrier delays, logistics, bad weather, or things out of our control.

US Destinations - 3-7 business days

Our standard shipping fee is $5.00 for shipments within the USA.

We provide free US shipping if your order is over $75.00.

International shipping is $15 USD.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase made through the AUNU website, you can return any unwanted products that are within 30 days from the date of purchase as stated on your invoice/receipt.

Please note that items purchased as a set must be returned in full in order to be eligible for a refund. Partial refunds will not be offered.

Shipping fees, duties, and taxes and product(s) listed as Final Sale are non-refundable.

Unfortunately, we are only able to offer returns for products that were purchased from our website/stores directly.