By Dana DeMercurio
When Julia Roberts’ lips instantly plumped from the business end of a bee in the treatment scene of “Mirror Mirror,” we thought this was a brilliant alternative to expensive and painful surgery. But who are we kidding? What woman would actually use bee venom as a cosmetic? Turns out, more than we thought.
Manuka Doctor, an all-natural cosmetic powerhouse from the U.K., has recently launched at Sephora and is featuring their Rejuvenating Bee Venom Face Mask. Manuka Doctor prides their line of skincare products on healthy and holistic ingredients, including honey, rosehips, blackcurrant oils, Shea and cocoa butter, and most currently, bee venom.
Dubbed as “nature’s Botox” by leaders in the cosmetic and health industries, purified bee venom (PBV) is said to significantly improve aging and problem skin for both men and women, including those who suffer from acne. The main component found in bee venom – a protein called Melittin – is a proven blood stimulant that not only helps circulation, but produces keratinocyte, which act as a protectant barrier for your skin.
Manuka Doctor’s award-winning formula has been selling out in the U.K. since its inception in 2012, and the company’s director, Nicola MacFarlane, can’t help but boast about it. After winning ‘Best New Brand’ by the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK Beauty Awards, MacFarlane brags “winning ‘Best New Brand’ opens up a number of new possibilities for Manuka Doctor, including expanding distribution worldwide into new markets.”
“This is great news for our growing company and sends a clear message to other entrepreneurs who are looking to break into overseas markets,” she adds.
With U.S. Sephora stores now carrying the line of buzzworthy products, we predict more and more consumers will be jumping on the venom bandwagon.
Want to try Manuka Doctor’s Rejuvenating Bee Venom Face Mask for yourself? It sells at Sephora’s nationwide for $85. For reviews and product information, visit www.Sephora.com.
