Hey guys i wanted to share with you an exciting new brand Manuka Doctor who specialise in purified bee venom. Now for the history lesson if you haven't heard of bee venom before it is the new for of 'Botox'.
Bee venom has been used by humans for many thousands of years. Often referred to as ‘apitherapy’, it can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece and China. The first well documented usage in Europe can be attributed to Phillip Terc, an Austrian Physician who wrote the ‘Report about a peculiar connection between bee stings and rheumatism’ in 1888.
The benfits of bee venom is to encourage naturally occurring cell regeneration, boost collagen formation, prevent sun damage, accelerate the recovery of damaged skin cells and also work as an alternative treatment to antibiotic therapy for acne.
I was lucky enough to be invited along to their event in London, for unforeseen circumstances i wasn't able to make it but was given the chance to try the products anyway, which was lovely. I was given two products which i am rather chuffed with. The first is from the Apiclear range which is a foaming cleanser and the second is from their Apinourish range which is an age-defying serum.
Apiclear - Foaming Cleanser (Balance for troubled skin) - £16.99
Apinourish - Age Defying Serum (Hydration for youthful looking skin with UMP 18+ Manuka Honey) -
£24.99
Apiclear - Foaming Cleanser (Balance for troubled skin)
- helps to reveal a more radiant complexion by eliminating daily impurities to combat the appearance of blemishes leaving skin visibly clearer and calmer.
I am always looking for new products to test out on my skin as i get really bad dry skin, and i find most Bloggers/ Youtube Gurus have oily or combination skin, so i find it hard to even look for new products because no one seems to be able to recommend me anything. This foaming cleanser couldn't of come at a better time. I have been using it morning and night for the past week. The cleanser really deeply cleansed my pours after using my face felt more fresh and 'clean' (You will know what i mean if you have used a good cleanser) The substance is quite thick but this is down to little beads in it which gently exfoliate the face also. My skin felt amazing afterwards i would highly recommend this if you suffer with dry skin as it was very moisturising as well. The product retails at £16.99 - Some might say this is a little bit steep for a cleanser, with all the nutritional and organic components in the product and for it to actually work. It is so worth the money if not more.
Apinourish - Age Defying Serum (Hydration for youthful looking skin with UMP 18+ Manuka Honey)
- is a wonderfully light serum that combines Purified Bee Venom with UMF 18+ Manuka Honey and Royal Jelly to stimulate collagen and elastin production, leaving skin looking and feeling visibly firmer. Antioxidant rich Propolis, Rosehip and Blackcurrant Oil offer protection against free radical damage, whilst UMF 18+ Manuka Honey and Hyaluronic Acid instantly hydrate and inflate tired looking skin to smooth out wrinkles and improve sagging.
I know i am only 19 and people will probably quiz me to why i have decided to use an anti-ageing serum. Well thats just it i don't want to look old. An old's wife's tale i heard was the younger you start using creams like this the more youthful you will stay. I don't know how truthful this tale is but it makes sense doesn't it. I was so happy to receive this product as it was already on my birthday list. Usually i have tried serums before, i find them to be very drying and harsh to my sensitive skin. This product is completely the opposite to anything i have tried before. It is the best product i have used in ages, i can't say i have noticed and 'Anti ageing' but i am still youthful with no wrinkles so i wouldn't be able to tell anyway. But for hydration for my ever drying skin this ticks all the boxes for me. My skin is so silky after using it and best of all it even keeps my makeup on better? Is this a coincidence, i think not. This product retails at £24.99.. I am not even bothered about the price tag because i have found a product that works with me. You only need the smallest amount to cover the whole face so i can see this lasting a while another bonus to chuck in, is it also has a pump feature HURAHH! I recommend everyone to try this out!
Where you can find the products : Manuka Doctor is sold through Superdrug.com, selected Lloyds Pharmacies, Tesco beauty concept stores, independent pharmacies & Holland & Barrett stores nationwide. For more information visit www.manukadr.co.uk. You can also tweet Manuka Doctor @Manukadr for any information.
I want to know if you have tried any of the products? Show some love and get involved Leigh xo
Disclaimer: I am not being paid to write this, all opinions are my own. I was simply given products to review and share with my readers.
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