I have reactive and sensitive skin and developed eczema in the last couple of years. With consistent and regular use of Svens Island ointment my eczema did clear up after a few weeks. It quickly eas... See more
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Most people don’t come to Svens Island looking for a miracle. They come after years of trying creams that worked briefly — or not at all. Steroids that helped, then created new worries. Natural products that sounded promising, but didn’t last. We exist for people living in that cycle — the constant itch, the flare-ups that come back, the frustration of doing everything “right” and still not getting lasting calm. Svens Island was created to offer a gentler, more trustworthy alternative: natural, steroid-free support for skin that needs comfort, consistency, and care over time — for adults and children alike.
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86 Ascot Road, Māngere, 2022, Auckland, New Zealand
- customercare@svensisland.com
- svensisland.com.au
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This product helped with my dry eyelids…
This product helped with my dry eyelids and under eyes they were also red,at the time when nothing else was working everything else was also stinging but not Sven's Island it helped sooth the irritation and bring the redness down
An investment that gets cheaper over time
Sven’s island Manuka balm has been a holy grail for the last 3 years. Our baby then struggled with moderate eczema. Steroids would help at the start but his eczema never completely cleared before another flare up happens and the duration of steroid use to see a result kept getting longer. We started using Sven’s Manuka balm together with steroids and started noticing small differences like flare up that aren’t as angry, quicker healing and fewer scratching ‘craze’. The difference weren’t big enough at the start but we kept using it and eventually bought a second tub. It was very heavy on our pocket and like every other eczema parents, we’ve spent so much on creams and clothes and bedding while going crazy hearing the scratching at 2am. After consistent use (2nd/3rd tub), we noticed that while bubs still had flare ups, his skin was starting to heal quicker and the flare ups eventually slowed. As his skin got better, we needed less of the balm. We’ve now been using Sven’s Manuka balm for over 3 years and are on our 6th tub. It has also cleared my husband’s eczema on his nose. Sven’s is fairly pricey at the start but it does gets cheaper especially with their occasional BOGO offer! Their customer service is also very efficient and professional.
Success !!
My husband had been dealing with ongoing eczema which had been impacting his sleep and by extension mine too! We tried a few remedies without success and every time we felt we saw a difference it wouldn’t be significant enough for it to completely take it away. This was until I found Sven miracle balm and gosh it’s been a true blessing. My husbands eczema started to show significant changes in 1 week and within 2 weeks it was halfway cleared up, after about 3 -4 was when it completely disappeared. Now we are using the cream as a preventative and it’s been working perfectly. I am very happy and now can sleep (as well as hubby!) !!!
Buying New Zealand
Easy to deal with. You know what your getting and when it will arrive. Also being a New Zealand product you it's going to work.
Small amount goes along way.
This product works!!!!Excellent product that has finally…
Excellent product that has finally cleared my excema totally for the first time in years. The company dispatched product quickly.
skin reactions and skin recovery
I experienced a skin reaction, characterised by red spots similar to heat rash or eczema, on my left arm and right leg.
Despite trying various medicine treatments and creams, they worsened the condition.
I subsequently obtained and used an eczema cream and skin repair cream, which resulted in noticeable improvements and gradual healing.
I am extremely satisfied with the results and grateful for the renewed confidence it has brought me.
Highly recommend all the Manuka product
I have been using these creams for about 4 months now and I would highly recommend trying Miracle Manuka products. I was diagnosed with dermititis about 18 months ago. All the doctors did was give me steroid creams. Only helped for a short time. I found out about Manuka cream on face book and thought I woud give it ago. I have not looked back my skin has never looked better,
Dodgy company weird ordering process
Never received a confirmation email or invoice, and the shipping notification arrived without a tracking number or product description. The whole ordering process felt very strange as if someone is sitting on the other end manually typing an email. Yet they still asked me to review the product—so here it is. Stay away from this dodgy company.
Persistence is key to Miracle Manuka
Persistence is key to Miracle Manuka. I am so glad I applied it consistently.. and after 1 week, I started to see and feel its effects on my 'angry' and itchy eczema. Hoping for complete healing in good time. Many thanks to the Sven Island team! ❤️
My partner is diagnosed with psoriasis
My partner is diagnosed with psoriasis, we bought both the daily cream and the balm, $100 worth of product and we may as well have just thrown $100 down the drain.
Sneaky subscription
I'm very unhappy as I unknowingly signed up for a subscription when I thought I was buying a one-off product. The details must have been in the fine print. A few weeks after receiving my product, I got a notification about a next delivery for the same product. When I went to my account profile, I saw that I was on a subscription, which I have no recollection of agreeing to. Very disappointed. Red Flag.
I almost gave up as I felt it was not…
I almost gave up as I felt it was not improving. Then I realised the balm is for the flare up and the creme is more for the daily moisturiser. Once I used the balm the flare up calmed right down and I could see my babys cheeks again. My only complaint is that the creme drys out super fast so have to reapply so many times but the balm stays moist a lot longer.
Brilliant product.
I've had problems with eczema on my legs for 3 or 4 yrs and wasn't happy about using cortisone cream. I saw an advertisement for miracle manuka cream and ordered some. I've been using it for a couple of weeks and had a brilliant reduction in the redness and itching. I'm really impressed with this brilliant product and will continue to use.
Truth in Advertising
This company practices truth in advertising. I tried the lot (topical creams, creams with steroid and even creams with anaesthesia) for my itchy skin due to type 2 diabetes. I only applied once and the itch disappeared. I was getting depressed. But this cream saved my sanity and is a blessing!
Products that work
Sceptical at first but these products actually work
I have mature skin with rosacea
I have mature skin with rosacea
I have used the facial gel cleanser and the miracle Manuka crème for the past two weeks
The cleanser leaves my skin clean without any dryness & the crème is luxurious and feels like it locks in moisture & doesn’t make my skin look shiny - which just amplifies the redness
I still have redness but my skin is not as angry - very happy
Skin cream is effective and as…
Skin cream is effective and as described. I’ll be buying more. Shipping was fast.
I only hit the one star button to get…
I only hit the one star button to get to the comment section. Still waiting for my cream to show up after 2 1/2 weeks. They want my opinion on the product and their service. Ha!
Easy to purchase and it's lovely to…
Easy to purchase and it's lovely to use.
Well worth taking out a subscription.
Worst company
Worst company! I got a refund as it made my child's eczema way worse! Than they sent me more product after I already said I wanted a full refund. Than had to return that to get a refund. Emailed them to make sure they have cancelled the subscription and they said yes nothing more will come out of my account. And now they have sent more product and I get a automatic reply when I email them. Biggest scam yet!
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