Nature's Secrets

Ingredients

BEEing Human Again

Our skin is a living breathing tissue, our first line of defence against infection and our body’s largest organ. Sadly, it’s also quite often the first casualty in our fight against daily stressors. Dry, itchy skin is frighteningly common at all ages and older skin is especially prone to thinning and loss of flexibility as cell renewal slows down. Thankfully, nature has plenty of secrets set aside that can gently but effectively restore beautiful and healthy skin.

Royal Jelly is packed with micronutrients, proteins, minerals and other ingredients that deeply nourish your skin. These not only have anti-wrinkle effects, they fight other signs of ageing in the skin like discolouration and loss of elasticity. For skin that’s injured or suffering from the effects of a specific condition, the resurfacing and cell regeneration properties of many of our balms have been known to help accelerate healing and improve the look of scars.

With all that your skin does for you, doesn’t it deserve to be treated to the best in natural skincare products? Feel free to BEE Pampered and feel human again BEE-cause you deserve the BEST!

BEEing Pet Pampered

While you’re enjoying the fresh, youthful glow from your all-natural skincare routine, we’d hate for your four-legged friends to feel left out. Say hello to our new Pet Balm! Now you can pamper your pets with the healing properties of Australian Manuka Honey, Calendula, Hemp oil and a few other amazing natural ingredients. We’ve left out the Royal Jelly from this formula as pets don’t need it but, as our mascot Toby will attest, it works wonders on sore paws, raw noses and uncomfortable rashes. Cats and dogs alike will BEE delighted to have this balm added to their pet care routines!

Ingredients

Australian Manuka Honey (Jelly Bush Honey)

Now more than ever is the time to really look at using natural skincare . Thats why we use only Australian Jelly Bush Honey or Manuka Honey as it is widely known throughout the Beehive World.

In Australian our Manuka Honey has a very high rating generally around MGO 850 which can vary from time to time. Australian Manuka Honey is well known for wound healing and creating a bacteria barrier for skin.

What does MGO mean?

Put in simple terms, MGO is the term used to gauge the level of antibacterial , micro bacterial and antiviral substance within Honey . The higher the MGO the stronger the antibacterial substance is to fight off germs, protect and promote healing.

Our Australian Manuka Honey is currently 20+ with 800 MGO . At times it can be even higher up to +25 which is around 850MGO generally the highest MGO available.

Organic Patchoulli Essential Oil

Patchoulli – Pogostemon patchouli. Patchoulli essential oil is fermented from dried leaves and steam distilled.

Patchoulli is used as a tissue regenerator helping stimulate regrowth of skin cells and assisting scar tissue. Patchoulli assists healing rough cracked skin, sores, acne and even scalp disorders. It has a soothing effect and relieves redness which may be caused by broken capilliaries.

The properties of Patchoulli are many including antiphlogistic, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylatic . It is a tonic and diuretic.

Patchoulli is a wondering essential oil for clearing skin and helping to create even skin tone.

Excerpts from The complete guide to Aromatherapy by World renowned Aromatherapist, Salvatorer Battaglia.

Organic Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint – Mentha Piperita

Peppermint has long been used for centuries in various lineaments for relief of muscle pain , lumbago, bruises , joint pain and even insect bites. The local anaesthetic action of Peppermint oil is quite strong.

Excellent in relieving headache and nausea associated with pain. Peppermint is Analgesic, anaesthetic, antispasmodic and calmative to name but a few of the effects associated with this wonderful oil.

Excerpts from The complete guide to Aromatherapy by World renowned Aromatherapist, Salvatorer Battaglia.

Organic Rose Essential Oil

Rose – Rose Centifolia
(The beauty of the rose bush has long been held in high esteem)

Rose essential oil is obtained from rose petals only. Rose essential oil has excellent emollient and hydrating properties which accompanied by stimulating and antiseptic qualities, makes it ideal for all skin types. It is helpful in the treatment of broken capillaries, redness and inflammation of the skin associated with rosacea.

Properties of Rose include antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, antiseptic to name a few.

Excerpts from The complete guide to Aromatherapy by World renowned Aromatherapist, Salvatorer Battaglia.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip Oil – Rosa Rubiginosa

Rosehip oil is generally extracted from the seeds of a rose bush. Extensive clinical work overseas claim that the oil is extremely beneficial in tissue regeneration for conditions such as facial wrinkles, treatment of scars and even burns. Wonderful for reducing the signs of wrinkles and premature aging.. Noticeably effective on crows feet around the eye and mouth area.

Rosehip oil is high in Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids. It is believed that this is the reason for reducing the formation of keloid scar tissue and reducing the redness of hyper pigmentation.

Excerpts from The complete guide to Aromatherapy by World renowned Aromatherapist, Salvatorer Battaglia.

Organic Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosemarinus Officinalis

A well known essential oil with analgesic and diuretic properties. Useful in massage and compresses to relieve fluid retention and pain associated with stiff joints and overworked muscles. Rosemary also stimulates blood circulation, helpful in relieving cold feet, tired or weak legs and circulatory problems of the extremities.

Rosemary ‘s properties include Analgesic, carminative, cephalic, diuretic, nervine, tonic, astringent and antidepressant effects.

Excerpts from The complete guide to Aromatherapy by World renowned Aromatherapist, Salvatorer Battaglia

Neroli

(Citrus aurantium var.amara.v) Carmative, Bactericidal, Antiseptic.

Neroli is taken from Orange blossoms and has a beautiful sweet scent. Uplifting on mind body and spirit. It is an excellent oil which stimulates cellular activity and growth. Neroli is none irritate and suitable for all skin types. A truly beautiful oil.

Ylang Ylang

(Cananga odorata) Relaxant, Antidepressant, Phrodisiac. Ylang Ylang has been used in our BEEautiful Eye balm for not only it’s balancing effect on both oily and dry skin to be the oil that brings a woman to life.

Juniper Berry

(Juniperus communis) Antispasmodic, Stomachic, Stimulating.

Juniper taken from the berry is more commonly known as Juniper berry oil. Regarded as one of the most effective detoxifiers and diuretic the treatment of cellulite.

Frankincense

(Boswellia carteri) Antiseptic, Astringent, Tonic.

The cytophalactic properties of Frankincense make it an ideal oil for mature and wrinkled skin in need of a slight lift. Frankincense is also useful in balancing oily skin and helps calm redness. Known as the youthful oil due to Anti ageing effects.

Vetiver

(Vetiveria zizanioides) Tonic, Vermifuge, Antiseptic.

Vetiver is perhaps one of the most unusual oils in our range. It is considered one of the best oils for irritated, dry and dehydrated skin. It helps prevent and reduce wrinkles. It also improves the tone of tired looking skin. On an emotional level Vetiver is known to soothe states of irritability and stress.

Ginger

Stimulant Diuretic Stomachic. Ginger stimulates the digestive system and is useful in the treatment of helps a sluggish system.

Organic Australian Lavender Essential Oil

Organic Australian Lavender Essential Oil – Lavandula Angustofolia

Used since ancient times Lavender is useful in the treatment of many conditions due to its analgesic, antiseptic and antispasmodic properties.Lavender was used in First World War on mustard gas burns. Known for healing of the skin and reducing pain associated with skin irritations.

It is know to destroy bacteria such as staphylococcus and pneumococcus.

Useful in the treatment of burns, sunburn, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, boils and acne in diluted creams and lotions it is most effective. It is however the safest of all essential oils to use undiluted.

Lavender assists both nervous systems, the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous system functions. This in turn reduces stress of any kind both physical and emotional.

Lavender is rich in analgesic and antispasmodic qualities together with antirheumatic properties to assist rheumatism, headache and muscular pain.

Lavender’s calming effect is paramount above all other essential oils.

Excerpts from The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy – Salvatore Battaglia. One of the worlds leading Aromatherapy specialist

Organic Australian Lemon Scented Eucalyptus Oil

Lemon Scented Eucalyptus oil – Eucalyptus citriodora
(There are over 700 species of Eucalypt trees)

Lemon Scented Eucalyptus has a strong fresh citronella like odour with a sweet balsamic undertone.

Lemon Scented Eucalyptus oil appears to have bacteriostatic activity towards Staphylococcus aureus. It is an analgesic, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory. It is effective in treatment of infection, insect bites and may assist indolent wounds and ulcers.

A very effective essential oil held in esteem all over the world for insect bites, wounds and more.

Excerpts from The complete guide to Aromatherapy by World renowned Aromatherapist, Salvatorer Battaglia.

Other Beneficial Ingredients

Jojoba Oil – Jojoba oil is an extract from the seed of the Jojoba tree. It is actually a wax and because of the compounds Jojoba oil is similar to human sebum problems with under and over production of oil in these glands. Jojoba oil is excellent for people of all ages.

Cocoa Butter – Cocoa Butter is derived from Cocoa fruit beans. Due to it’s fatty acid and nutrient content cocoa butter is amazing in moisturizing dry skin. It penetrates the top layer of the skin. Rich and nourishing it is also helpful in warding off stretchmarks.

Shea Butter – Shea butter is derived from the seed of the Shea Tree. It is rich in Vitamin A and is actually oil. Shea Butter is extracted without the use of chemicals or preservatives making it a fabulous natural moisturizer for our products.

Extracts

Papaya – Derived from the Paw Paw Fruit. Papaya is rich in Vitamin A essential for healthy skin. It alleviates dead skin cells and helps skin stay hydrated. It is gentle and soothing to delicate skin. Perfect for our Baby Buzz.