Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Leptospermum Mel (Manuka Honey), Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside(and)cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Menthol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rose Damascena Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Fragrance, Royal Jelly, Bee Venom

The skin benefits of Bee Venom

Bee Venom is a unique multi-component complex of which 18 biological active compounds have been found to have pharmacological activity. The main groups of compounds are enzymes, peptides, aminos, sugars, phospholipids and volatiles.

Bee venom contains a number of unique low-molecule peptides and “miracle” enzymes such as Phospholipase A2 and Hyaluronidase. 
Phospholipase A2 dissolves the skin cell membrane and allows other ingredients to penetrate into the skin cell, resulting in a product working more effectively. 

Hyaluronidase enhances the delivery of different active ingredients across the skin barrier. It is very important for fighting dermal ageing, as the ageing process significantly decreases skin penetrability. As we grow older, hyaluronic matrix responsible for the moisture retention in our skin becomes tougher and low-permeable. Hyaluronidase accelerates disintegration of the old molecules and activates the synthesis of new molecules of hyaluronic acid by skin fibroblasts, thus improving skin penetrability. 

Other bee venom peptides, such as Melittin or Apamin are also known to provide additional anti-aging effects to skin: 
● Melittin is beneficial for the red blood cells and supports normal blood circulation in the deepest layers of skin, thus improving metabolism and stimulating cell regeneration as well as elastin and collagen production. 
● Bee venom peptides stimulate facial muscles, thus providing a lifting and plumping effect. 

Not all Bee Venom is equal, which is why at Wild Ferns we have used VENZ™ Bee Venom in our products to ensure you get the best quality Bee Venom available, which is also ethical and humane. We have used VENZ™ because of their in depth biological and biotechnology research. 

Wild Ferns Bee Venom also contains premium certified New Zealand Manuka Honey 80+, Manuka Honey that has been tested under tight controls which assesses the purity of the honey based on pollen count. This testing ensures that the product we bring to market contains the greatest levels of natural Manuka properties; which make Manuka Honey unique for its abilities in helping to enhance the health and appearance of the skin.