6 of the best bee based beauty products
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The benefits of using honey and other bee products have long been talked about by scientists and experts alike.
Honey has healing powers as well as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, whilst beeswax is deeply moisturising.
Most importantly bee products are only harvested from excess collected by bees and beekeepers design their hives to ensure the safety of the colony.
We’ve rounded up some of the best bee based beauty products to celebrate this amazing creature.
Rodial Bee Venom Night Gel
Add this treatment to your nightly routine to give your skin an extra boost as you sleep. The bee venom helps to increase blood circulation and the vitamin C will even out your skin tone.
£110, Rodial, Buy it now
Bee Good NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask
This is a great all-rounder, helping to prep your skin for skincare, makeup and tanning. Suitable for ageing, sensitive, hormonal or dry skin, you can use it as a quick primer or leave it on overnight for a more intensive treatment.
£39.95, Bee Good, Buy it now
Burt’s Bees Lip Crayon
Burt’s Bees is probably the first brand you think of for bee-related beauty products. With more than 30 years of experience, it really is the expert. The winner of several beauty awards, this matte lip crayon is available in six colours, but the deep red Napa Vineyard is our favourite. It contains shea butter to keep your lips feeling super soft and is easy to apply.
From £6, John Lewis, Buy it now
Laura Mercier Crème Brulee Honey Bath
A luxurious bathtime treat, this honey-based concoction also has notes of vanilla and white musk, creating a rich fragrance. The honey helps to firm and tone, whilst vitamins A and E moisturise and condition the skin whilst you bathe.
£33, John Lewis, Buy it now
Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum
Aside from the glorious bottle, the light, fruity fragrance of this perfume is perfect for daywear. Honey and vanilla form the base notes, giving way to orange blossom, peach nectar and honeysuckle as the fragrance settles in to the skin.
£35, House of Fraser, Buy it now
Manuka Doctor Brightening Facial Oil
Using antioxidant rich oils such as avocado, argan and rosehip to brighten the complexion, this facial oil should be massaged gently into the skin. The manuka oil helps to smoothen and refine, helping to reduce the appearance of age spots. If you’re worried that it will leave your face feeling oily, don’t be: it’s super lightweight and sinks in quickly.
£20, Look Fantastic, Buy it now
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