Just as natural and organic food is best for your body, natural ingredients in skincare products, particularly honey, propolis and beeswax benefit your skin. They’re ideal for nourishing dry skin,  softening wrinkles, locking moisture in the skin and rejuvenating it as a whole.

Understanding Mature Skin

Mature skin undergoes notable changes as a result of aging, distinguishing it from younger skin. These changes are influenced by both internal and external factors, leading to reduced collagen production, less elasticity, and slower cell turnover. This results in the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and a noticeable loss of firmness and moisture.  The natural  thinning of both dermal and epidermal layers, along with reduced sebaceous gland activity, results in drier skin. This makes the skin more vulnerable to damage and less effective at retaining moisture.

Understanding the characteristics of mature skin and recognising the accompanying signs empowers individuals to take proactive steps in their skincare regimen. Customising your skincare routine to specifically address these signs is crucial for nurturing and protecting your skin as it matures, regardless of when these changes begin to manifest.

Giving your skin the care and love it needs at the first signs of maturity will keep it healthy, glowing, and youthful.

The Benefits of Natural, Bio Active Skincare Ingredients

Most skincare products are primarily formulated with water as the main ingredient. If you examine the labels on your skincare items, you will often find “Aqua” listed first. The inclusion of water in these formulations necessitates the use of added ingredients to thicken, emulsify, colour, fragrance and preserve the products. These inactive ingredients make up the bulk of cosmetic skincare products, which people also need to consider alongside any active ingredients.  Water-free skincare  products are typically more concentrated than their water-based counterparts because they contain higher levels of active ingredients, undiluted by water. Bioactive ingredients like honey or plant extracts  are clinically proven to have anti-inflammatory properties, helping combat skin inflammation, or act as antioxidants, protecting the skin against free radicals. It’s no surprise that these ingredients are highly beneficial for your skin. The most popular bioactive ingredients include enzymes, vitamins, and various plant extracts.

Why Are Honey and Bee-Derived Ingredients Great for Mature Skin?

Skincare products with honey and bee-derived ingredients have a range of benefits:

Natural Moisturizing Skincare

Honey is a natural humectant, attracting and retaining moisture. Beeswax forms a breathable barrier on the skin, locking in moisture to maintain a healthy glow and prevent dryness.

Antioxidizing Properties

Honey, propolis, royal jelly and beeswax (honey bee products) are rich in phenolic acid and flavonoids. These composites keep the skin protected and safe from free radicals,  and the effects of pollution and dust. Propolis contains over 300 compounds including flavonoids, amino acids, enzymes to reduce aging effects and promote healing of the skin. 

Healing Properties

The healing properties of honey can be attributed to its antibacterial activity, its ability to maintain a moist wound environment that promotes healing, and its high viscosity, which helps create a protective barrier to prevent infection. Numerous reports highlight honey’s effectiveness in dressing wounds, burns, skin ulcers, and inflammations. Its antibacterial properties accelerate the growth of new tissue, aiding in skin healing.

Exfoliation

Honey also exfoliates the skin, removing the dead skin cells and promoting their replacement with new ones. This makes the skin appear more youthful and reduces dullness and dark spots.

Nina’s Bees Natural Skincare Range for Mature Skin 

Nina’s Bees water-free formulas are designed to mimic the composition of the skin’s natural sebum, enabling each natural ingredient to work synergistically with the skin, resulting in enhanced efficacy and rapid absorption. Our products are free from water, SLS, parabens, phthalates, alcohol, synthetics, and palm oil. We source our oils and plant butters from one reputable supplier, who guarantees organic, ethical, clean farming of the plants. 

We, at Nina’s Bees specialise in waterless, bee-centered skincare products that combine all the powers of natural and organic bio active ingredients. Our products are certified “Cruelty Free”®, “Australian Certified Toxic-Free”® and “Made Safe”®.