Bee Yummy Skin food review

I am really excited about today's review because it is of a really interesting product, in fact I don't think I have anything else quite like it in my skincare collection. Bee Yummy Skinfood* (£32 for 2 ounces) is yet another product that has honey as it's star ingredient, I couldn't live without my honey on my porridge and I definitely couldn't live without it in my skincare now either.

This product by New York based brand Live Live is a raw blend of some pretty incredible ingredients: Wild flower honey and honey capping's, as the honey is raw it is full of enzymes and vitamins and they are not destroyed by the heating process meaning more goodness goes on to the skin. It also contains Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly and Balsam fir needles, it uses all the ingredients bee's have to offer all with their distinctive properties. The Bee pollen is full of nutrients and is collected from a variety of sources such as apple trees and cherry blossoms. Royal Jelly is known for it's rejuvenating properties and is a highly nutritious substance which the bees use to feed and develop the Queen bee. This cream is preserved through the high honey content as honey has an infinite shelf life, whilst I obviously am happy to avoid preservatives I will make sure I use this within six months as I personally prefer to keep products like this with lot's of active ingredients as fresh as possible, the quicker it is used the less chance of contamination too.

This cream is very light and I think it is more of a multi-purpose product as I think it can be used as a treatment and also works well layered with serums and oils. The smell is heavenly, I can't really describe it but it is sweet and I can imagine it is the type of smell you would find if you were walking through a forest, it has a hint of freshness from the fir needles which are added for scent and for their antioxidant properties. I love using this as an extra boost for my skin, especially when it is not feeling it's best, it gives a real healthy glow and really makes your skin feel nourished.

I think most skin types could incorporate this in to their routine as is it very versatile. The texture once on the skin leaves a completely matte finish so I think anyone with an oily complexion would love this as a standalone product, for me I have to layer it with a serum or oil, I especially like it with the Indie Lee Squalane facial oil and I can see that combination getting a lot of use in the warmer weather when I ditch the heavier creams in favour for lighter alternatives.

I really love this product, the name really reflects what it does as it is food for the skin, I think it's really great for stressed skins and those who are prone to acne due to the healing ingredients, I personally use this several times a day when I have breakouts and am letting my skin go without make up to speed up the healing, this seems to really work wonders. You can find the Bee Yummy range at A Beautiful World there is also a mask and an eye cream in the range that look equally promising, did I mention that the range is a favourite of Georgia Jagger, that is quite a celebrity endorsement.

Ana x
*Sample generously provided, as always all opinions my own.