Natural Skincare Ingredients
BeeBio’s New Zealand natural botanicals include Active Manuka honey, super fruit extracts, plant extracts, and botanical oils known for their anti-aging properties and high levels of antioxidant activity. Plants maintain complex systems of many types of antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as enzymes. Antioxidants help to protect the skin from the formation of free radicals and UV exposure that damage skin cells, causing aging.
New Zealand grown grapes and kiwifruit are known to contain twice the level of antioxidants compared to those grown elsewhere in the world, due to high levels of UV exposure. BeeBio's exclusive super fruit extract is a highly bioactive blend of blackcurrants, boysenberries, grapes and kiwifruit extracts. With 6 times the antioxidant level of vitamin C, this specialised formulation contains very potent antioxidants that help to diminish the sun's damaging effects and reduce free-radical damage. These superfood extracts contribute to improving skin elasticity and increasing moisture.
New Zealand Active 16+ Manuka Honey
Honey has been used since ancient times to treat multiple conditions. In ancient Greece, honey was used not only for its nutritional value but even for medical purposes. Today New Zealand Active 16+ Manuka Honey is renowned for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and healing qualities.
New Zealand Pure Venom
Bee venom was used for it is healing effects in the ancient civilisations of China, India, Egypt and Greece. Bee Venom supports cell regeneration and the production of the collagen and elastin resulting in stronger, healthier skin.
New Zealand Plant Extract & Botanicals
BeeBio’s NZ natural botanicals include active Manuka Honey, super fruit extracts, plant extracts and botanical oils known for their anti-ageing properties and high levels of antioxidant activity.
New Zealand Grapeseed Extract
The grape seeds in NZ used to produce grape seed extract for BeeBio skincare are generally obtained from wine manufacturers, in the South Island of NZ.
The leaves and fruit of the grape have been used medicinally since ancient Greece.
New Zealand Kiwifruit Extract
New Zealand Kiwifruit extract is high in essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants, making it a wonderful anti-ageing extract. It has been scientifically proven to inhibit melanin production and deliver brightness with its unique lightening and whitening action. It helps to restore clarity and reduces redness, dark spots and skin pigmentation caused by the ageing process.
New Zealand Avocado Oil
The Bay of Plenty in New Zealand is considered to be the world’s finest avocado growing region. Named by James Cook in 1769, who saw villages, plantations, warm sunshine and sandy beaches, the region produces all manner of fruit. The nutrient rich volcanic soil and high sunshine hours play an important role in producing the finest avocado fruit.
Cucumber Extract
Phorium Tenax Extract
Phorium Tenax extract, commonly known as Harakeke or New Zealand flax acts as a protective agent and has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, skin softening and healing properties.
Almond Oil
Almond oil is highly moisturizing and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe and nourish the skin. It is rich in proteins and vitamin D.
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil contains vitamins A and E. It moisturises and softens, protecting the skin from dryness and promoting elasticity.
Calendula Oil
Calendula oil is very soothing and assists with dry and damaged skin, skin inflammations and irritations.
Grape Seed Oil
Calendula oil is very soothing and assists with dry and damaged skin, skin inflammations and irritations.
Kiwifruit Seed Oil
Kiwifruit Seed oil contains high levels of essential fatty acids combined with protein to support cell membrane health and helps maintain hydration.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is known for its soothing and healing properties.
Macadamia Oil
Macadamia oil is high in fatty acids as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that assist with healing and softening the skin.
Manuka Oil
Manuka oil is an extract from the Manuka tree and has antibacterial, anti-acne, anti-inflammatory properties.
Rosehip Oil
Rosehip oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids and is known to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. It contains beta carotene, assisting in skin cell renewal and repair.