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Giving the Gift of New Zealand

As the festive season approaches, many of us are looking for the perfect gifts to give our loved ones. Avoid anxiously waiting for the international courier backlog to clear in time for Christmas Day and give the gift of New Zealand made products!   Bees Brilliance offers a fantastic range of...
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Skin tips and tricks for supple hands

As the warmer months roll in, our green thumbs are itching to get back into the garden. There's something incredibly satisfying about tending to your plants, watching them bloom, and reaping the rewards of your hard work. However, while gardening can be therapeutic and fulfilling, it can also take a...
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Understanding the Seasonal Skin Shuffle: Why Does Our Skin Dry Out?

As the seasons change, so does your skin's behaviour, often leaving you grappling with the mystery of why your once supple and radiant complexion suddenly starts to feel dry, tight, and even uncomfortable. The answer lies in the intricate interplay between your skin and the environment.  One of the primary...
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Embracing Change: Bees Brilliance - A Natural Choice for Menopausal Skin

As we journey through life, our skin undergoes various transformations, and menopause is undoubtedly one of the most significant milestones in this regard. At Bees Brilliance, we take pride in crafting skincare solutions that cater to skin of all ages, but we understand the unique needs of menopausal skin. Being...
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Finding My Green Thumb

Since the pandemic began, I've had to be more careful than most people as I was diagnosed as immunocompromised not long after. Mine and other more vulnerable peoples' lockdown started much earlier (and continues). During that time, I began to dip my toes into caring for some indoor plants tentatively....
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All Kinds of Mothers

Mother's Day is the celebration of the wahine that gave us life. But I think that what makes a mother is more nuanced than that. As a Mum who didn't give birth to my child, I'm very aware that a simple day can feel very complicated. A mother fills a...
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Your Health Kit Essentials

I was recently preparing for a stay in hospital and realised most of my essentials were from our brand. When we introduced our Ultimate Wellness Collection, the priority was how our essentials can help you and your family stay safe. Once again, with our thoughts around health and safety heightened...
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Top Places in Aotearoa To Enjoy

We've all had some time in lockdown this year and it has made us realise just how important getting outside, moving our bodies and connecting with our beautiful environment is. 
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Gift Giving

The last few years have really hit home to me what I really value in my life. And I don't think I'm alone in that realisation. There's nothing like a lockdown to force you to take stock of who you are and what's really important to you.  This has impacted...
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How To Save Bees

Bee populations are declining world wide (oddly enough they're actually rising in Aotearoa but that doesn't mean they don't still need our help). We need them to pollinate our flora and fauna and well-nourished bees are more capable of fending off diseases. So why are they dying and what can...
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Tales from a Lip Balm Queen 👑

Other than my hand sanitiser, my lip balm is my most used product. My loyal lip balms go everywhere with me; I have one in my bag, car and bedside table. It took me years of searching, trialling and testing to find what works best for me and my smoochers....
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The Science of Manuka Honey in Skincare

Some of our most frequently asked questions are unsurprisingly about one of our star ingredients; Manuka honey. So we thought we'd de-bunk a few myths and get the scientifically supported facts out there...
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Do you Hibernate in Winter?

Winter can be a difficult time of year to look after yourself, especially if you live in the colder parts of the world. It's easy to forget that there is still so much beauty and wellness to be found outdoors. We just have to wrap up warm and explore!
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Find a Simple Skin Routine for Your Skin Type

Our skin is unique to us, it changes with age, hormones, environment, seasons and stress. Looking after your skin can be tricky if you're not sure what it needs. Your skin type is one important indication of that and so we often use it as a way to determine how...
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Are you Addicted to Your Lip Balm?

We've all heard our friend say, "I'm so addicted to my new lip balm", but can you actually be addicted to a lip balm or is it all just anecdotal evidence gone awry?  You might be surprised to find that science says... It really depends on a few factors; the...
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The Art of Aging & Wrinkles

I'm 35 years old, I spent my entire childhood in the strong Aotearoa sun and during a time where sunblock was second to a 'protective' tan. My skin has been regenerating for quite a while and since the age of 25, it began to thin and lose its elasticity. I've...