insideKENT Magazine Issue 30 - September 2014 | Page 84

HEALTH+WELLNESS bee beautiful with Bee Good skincare Treat your skin to some TLC and help save our British bees when you discover new, award-winning British skincare brand, Bee Good. Currently taking the beauty industry by storm, and now available in the prestigious beauty department at Fenwick Tunbridge Wells, Bee Good is proud to be the only premium skincare brand to exclusively use British bee ingredients in all its products. Combining precious by-products from British bee-hives with the finest quality botanicals, the Bee Good range harnesses the best from nature to create hard-working, dependable and truly luxurious skincare, designed to make a real difference to your skin. Celebrate the best of British with this bee-autiful premium skincare range, suitable for all skin types and perfect for anyone seeking ethically sourced, restorative and effective skincare essentials. The benefits of honey, beeswax & propolis for your skin British wildflower honey For centuries honey has been one of nature's best kept beauty secrets. Suitable for all skin types – even sensitive – honey assists with cleansing and protecting the skin. Naturally antibacterial, it helps to balance hormonal skin and is full of antioxidants that collectively contribute to the slowing down of skin ageing. Honey is extremely moisturising, soothing and able to protect against fine lines, wrinkles and dryness. Propolis A true wonder ingredient, propolis is a resin collected by honeybees from botanicals and tree sap and is used to fill small holes in the hive. Propolis is a natural skin-soother, used in folk medicine for centuries and thought to have skin protecting and healing properties. For the skin, its strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties make it one of the best ingredients for balancing problematic skins. It stops bacteria spreading and enhances skin renewal. Rich in vitamins B, C and E it's a natural skin healer. Beeswax s Beeswax is another miracle-worker in Bee Good’ skincare range. It reduces water loss and acts as a shield against the elements. It's perfect when incorporated into products like lip and hand creams, designed to help protect against harsh weather. It can also help to soften dry and par hed c skins. Rich in vitamin A it can support cell rejuvenation and re-hydration. New to the range? We'd recommend... Cleansing and moisturising twice a day to achieve healthy and vibrant skin 1) Cleansing: For those of you looking for speed and convenience, try Bee Good's Honey & Wild Water Mint 3-in-1 Cleansing Water (£10) to quickly and effortlessly remove makeup, cleanse and tone the skin leaving it refreshed and soothed – no water required! For those who prefer a slightly deeper cleanse, try the award-winning Honey & Propolis 2-in-1 Cream Cleanser (£11.50) with its pure muslin cloth. When combined with the cloth this creamy formulation will stimulate circulation, remove dead skin cells that sit on the surface of the skin leaving it dull and de-hydrated, remove all your makeup and prepare your skin for your other skincare essentials. 2) Moisturising: We all know how important water is to our health and it’s essential for our skin that we replace lost hydration and moisture that occurs whilst we’re sleeping as well as whilst we go about our daily lives. Using a good quality moisturiser like Bee Good's Honey & Wild Flax Daily Moisturiser for 84 Normal / Combination skin (£19.50) is a must have for rejuvenated, revitalised and hydra FVB