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At Beauty and the bees we understand
sensitive skin.
All our products are wholly handmade (we make
everything from scratch…no bought in
re-labeled generic 'base creams') and guaranteed
free from petrochemical mineral oil, synthetic
chemicals, colours, synthetic fragrances, and
irritant preservatives experience age-old formulae
rich with moisturising honey and pure plant oils
that have been tried and tested for generations in
every culture.
What makes our creams unique - and unlike
any that you have used before?
First an explanation as to why you have to keep
repeatedly applying that expensive, fluffy, exotic,
pink cream with a French/Natural name from the
chemist/beautician/'natural' product range…
99.9% of moisture creams commercially made are
oil-in-water emulsions stabilised with a cocktail
of chemical emulsifiers and preservatives.
These water based creams initially feel light
and fresh on application but evaporate rapidly as
they contain a small amount of (usually)
petrochemical mineral oil in a lot of (free!) water
and chemical emulsifiers. These not only emulsify
and absorb the natural protective fats from the
skin surface... As they evaporate they leave no
trace of protective oils, hence actively promoting
and creating drier and drier skin.
Not surprisingly, after using these products for
up to 12 years, women in their mid thirties find
that their skin is in a chronically dehydrated
condition.
Or women with oily skin find that as they use
these light creams - usually in conjunction with a
strong, degreasing, chemicalised 'face
wash/cleanser' - their problems get worse and worse
as their skin produces more and more oil in
response to this harsh treatment.
If you use their products mainstream
manufacturers love you because you use gallons of
product that often costs less than 8 cents ($US) to
make - giving them huge profits.
We do exactly the opposite.
Beauty
and the Bees creams are water-in-oil emulsions.
They contain richly nourishing (expensive!) plant
oils and a small amount of water.
Especially formulated to effectively protect,
relieve and soothe, these uniquely rich creams are
as they come from nature and reflect the
ingredients with which they are carefully handmade.
Cream or ivory coloured, with the nutty delicate
aroma of real, vitamin-laden nut oils, the colour
and texture can vary as the seasons change. These
penetrate the skin's top layer, leaving a
long-lasting protective film, trapping vital
moisture in the skin so it can't evaporate.
Intensely emollient, protective and balancing
our creams are equally suitable for sensitive dry
skin (protecting and nourishing), oily skin
(balancing sebum production) and normal skin -
which just needs to stay that way!
The secret of our unique ultra-rich
concentrated, very economical creams is that they
slowly absorb, thereby offering long lasting
moisture protection - in most cases for 12 hours.
This means that you need to use very little indeed
which makes our creams a very economical buy as
they last so long.
Even better, our creams can be customised to
your needs by adding a little water - in the hand,
not the jar - to make a light lotion in the summer,
rich in the winter when drier.
Beauty and the Bees Creams need to be
applied in the following way for maximum
absorption, sealing in moisture for best results:
- After cleansing your skin in your preferred
way, spray the skin with a Flowerpetal toning
mist/Hydrosol.
- Allow to dry very slightly, and massage in a
small amount of the cream using a circular
upward motion to avoid dragging the skin. Spend
a few moments doing this as massage will promote
better blood circulation to the skin, in turn
improving skin health, appearance and
texture.
- Leave the cream to absorb naturally which
takes a few moments.
- Spray again lightly to refresh and
cool.
Important product
information: Beauty and the bees Protective
moisture creams are truly organic and contain no
chemicals or artificial preservatives. So they
require a few special care techniques to maintain
their high quality and extend shelf life.
Whilst we use amber glass packaging to
inhibit light damage to the vitamin rich contents,
we suggest that in addition:
- jars should be stored in a refrigerator or
in a very cool place
- best used within four months of opening for
maximum benefit and freshness (if refrigerated
may last up to 8 months)
- use the spatula provided to avoid
contamination of the cream
- use creams daily to maximise benefit whilst
bio-active and fresh
Typical ingredients: Mount
Wellington spring water, Leatherwood beeswax and
honey, certified (BFA ) olive, sunflower oil,
certified (OPA) USA sesame, castor, wheatgerm,
coconut oils, cocoa butter, gum benzoin,
vitamin e, sodium borate (Borax) 0.01%, infused
herb or essential oils as featured.
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