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Wild Ingredients Glossary

Wild Bee partners with local beekeepers, Indigenous growers and formulation chemists to bring our products to life, and LIFE to products through our True to Nature ingredients

‘True to Nature’ – Bee and plant solutions; fusing science and nature.

 

 

100% Australian Royal Jelly 

Known as the ‘elixir of youth’ Royal Jelly is the food reserved for the Queen Bee. One of the most nutrient rich substances on the planet, Royal Jelly delivers your skin with amino acids, B vitamins and high levels of anti-oxidant Vitamins C and E. Combined with natural anti- inflammatory activity, Royal Jelly soothes and nourishes skin while actively fighting free radical damage.

Insider tip: Anyone looking for a natural way to revitalise aged, damaged or dry skin simply can’t go past nutrient rich Royal Jelly.

100% Australian Manuka Honey

Nature’s sweetest skincare is rich in antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant activity. That’s an impressive ability to cleanse, heal and rejuvenate skin. These factors remove dead cells, prevent bacterial growth, and balance surface pH for clean, clear and fresh-looking skin. Vitamins, minerals and amino acids deliver anti-aging nutrients to the deeper layers, and emollient factors smooth and soften skin’s overall appearance.

Insider tip: Manuka honey is praised for its medicinal properties and we recommend it for any itchy, inflamed skin condition, including eczema, psoriasis and ongoing irritations.

100% Australian Beeswax

A simple natural substance used for skincare since ancient times. Beeswax is both water-attracting and barrier forming, so it hydrates and protects your skin. Mild antibacterial qualities add further protective and healing qualities, while the natural wax texture softens and soothes the skin surface.

Insider tip: We love beeswax because it can be used on any part of the body and it suits pretty much everybody! We especially love its healing power for dry skin, eczema and stretch marks.

100% Australian Native Bee Propolis

A unique resin made by bees to protect the precious contents of their hives. Its protective action derives from powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds combined with antibacterial activity. The result is a naturally occurring substance that nourishes, protects and heals even the most sensitive skin. The best thing is that the Propolis we use comes from Australian Native Bees, not the European honey bee where the Propolis typically comes from China. The Propolis Extract is highly potent each batch is tested by our laboratories to guarantee a bio-activity level of at least 30 mg total phenolic content per 1ml of extract.

Insider tip: Propolis is a wonderful remedy for acne, eczema and sunspots. Use it to reduce redness and puffiness or to clear and prevent outbreaks.

Native Extracts - All Sourced from the NT & WA

We work with suppliers of native extracts that are committed to corporate and social responsibility, positive environmental practices, undertaking initiatives to support the development of new primary industry markets and the empowerment of growers and indigenous communities.

The quality of natural skincare is only as good as its ingredients. Our native extracts are superior in every aspect, from selection and species to extraction and purity.

Each of our native extracts are chosen for their unique combination of natural active compounds. Some deliver profound protective benefits, others nourish and hydrate, some are more useful for restorative or regenerative indications and others directly for healing. Our species selections and nutrient combinations ensure optimal effect for various skin types, conditions and a range of ages.

Of vital importance is the process of extraction. Cellular extraction delivers plant compounds in closest to nature form, producing the most potent and bio-available nutrients. This means each ingredient is present at levels seen in nature, and in a state most effectively recognized and absorbed by the body.
This sets our native extracts and products apart from other natural skincare, optimising nutrient impact and activity for more profound results, naturally.

Our extracts can stand on their own - they are pure, unadulterated and without synthetic additives.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is one of the most common ingredients in skincare and with good reason! This fat-soluble vitamin has powerful antioxidant properties, boosting your defense against free radical damage, pollution and sun exposure. The fatty component adds strength to skin barrier function and maintains moisture. The overall effect is smooth, plump, healthier looking skin.

Insider tip: Look for combinations of Vitamin E with Vitamin C – they’re more powerful when working together.

Liquorice

Used extensively in food and nutrition, liquorice extract has powerful benefits for your skin too. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action gives soothing protection to the skin and is helpful for conditions like eczema and acne. With abundant antioxidants, signs of skin damage including lines and darkness are also reduced.

Insider tip: Hyper-pigmentation the darkening of skin and skin spots can be frustrating and tricky to treat. Liquorice gets a double thumbs up because it helps both treat and prevent hyper- pigmentation.

Kakadu Plum

This native Australian bush food is the most concentrated source of Vitamin C on Earth! Famous for fighting free radicals, Vitamin C is also essential for making collagen. This powerful combination promotes elasticity and anti-aging action. Naturally occurring phyto- nutrients upscale these benefits for improved skin tone and skin radiance.

Insider tip: We love the quick results seen with Kakadu Plum not only for fine lines and wrinkles, but also for pigmentation and redness. It’s a standout.

Lemon Myrtle

An antioxidant powerhouse, lemon myrtle is as refreshing and revitalising as it smells. The sweet lemon fragrance makes it popular in Australian natural cosmetics, and it works wonders on the skin. Natural astringent and anti- inflammatory qualities tighten large pores, reduce redness, and give support to oily, mature and tired looking skin.

Insider tip: You’ll love it if your skin looks tired even when you’re not. And while there’s no magic bullet for dark circles under the eyes, this can really give you a lift.

Tasmanian Blue Gum

This aromatic Australian native is a total beauty for anti-aging. Natural protein compounds promote collagen and elastin to strengthen and tone aging skin. Potent antioxidants and micronutrients make Blue Gum a real multitasker, refreshing, protecting and renewing skin cells for ongoing youthful tone.

Insider tip: It’s not just for aging skin. Blue Gum has great results for managing acne prone skin, so teens will also love it too.

Tea Tree

A natural antibacterial superstar, tea-tree’s less-known but powerfully potent antioxidant factors will make your skin shine. Catechin, quercetin and gallic acid are plant-based nutrients that feed and hydrate skin cells and protect from environmental damage. Preventive and nourishing, tea tree supports healthy, brighter looking skin at any age.

Insider tip: Super-hydrating qualities make this a hot pick for after- sun exposure.

 

Aloe Vera

One of the most popular natural products for soothing and healing skin, you may be surprised to learn some of the other benefits of aloe vera for your skin. With a remarkable combination of vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants and enzymes, aloe vera will cleanse, tone, soothe and heal skin, with an unusually gentle touch. It’s famously easy-to absorb, so nutrients are delivered quickly to where they are needed. Aloe vera locks in moisture, improves blood flow to the skin, removes dead cells from its surface and promotes new skin growth. Its use goes way beyond soothing and healing, and deeply into promoting healthy, radiant and ultra vibrant skin.

Inside tip: If you’re prone to break-outs, acne or inflammation, aloe vera will help balance your pH, reduce bacterial growth, unclog pores, reduce redness and boost your skin renewal. What a winner!

 

Witch Hazel

Named by folklore links to magic and occult powers, witch hazel has been used for centuries to treat skin and skin conditions. Rich in tannins and antioxidants it’s a potent anti-inflammatory, effective at soothing redness and irritation. Well known astringent qualities help tighten large pores. Combined with antibacterial action, this can improve and prevent acne and supports smoother, clearer skin.

Inside tips: Popular with the teens, but effective for adults too especially for inflamed skin conditions, sun damage and even eye bags.

 

CoQ10 Oil

CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant and a natural energy boost for your cells. COQ10 is required to produce energy at a mitochondrial level, keeping cells healthy, active and youthful. As we age, our natural stores of CoQ10 fall. Topical CoQ10 oil is easily absorbed into the skin, reducing free radical damage, giving a youthful energy to aging and mature skin.

Insider tip: CoQ10 can be used daily and boosts the activity of many other skincare ingredients. Look for combinations with Vitamins A, C, collagen and rosehip oil. Use morning and night to reduce fine lines and resist skin damage in the short and long term.


Queen Garnet Cellular Extract

Queen Garnet is the regal name given to this powerful plant, Japanese in origin, and named for the intense red colour of its fruit. That colour is the source of its protective phyto-nutrients, some of the most potent antioxidants on Earth, including anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, rutin, quercetin and more. These antioxidant nutrients give protection from the sun, reduce age-related skin damage and boost production of healthy new skin cells.

Insider tip: Royal by name and by nature, Queen Garnet extract is a powerful new leader in skincare and a must-have ingredient if your priority is anti-aging.



Vitamin A

Vitamin A has used in skincare almost since vitamin A was discovered. The compound itself is a major factor in building and regenerating skin tissue. Vitamin A provides protective action against UV damage, and strengthens skin’s response to aging by supporting continued collagen production. For aging skin, vitamin A offers more assistance - useful for softening signs of sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles.

Insider tip: Vitamin A is a no-brainer in anti-aging skincare and is fabulous for younger skin too. It helps resist infections, breakouts and acne and optimises healthy cell turnover, so skin stays younger looking and fresh!

 

Collagen

Collagen is the main protein that forms the structure of your skin tissue. It gives firmness, strength and elasticity to all skin. As we age, the amount of collagen produced by the body naturally declines; this is one of the reasons older skin can appear less supple. Adding collagen to skincare products drastically improves skin’s appearance by optimizing moisture and hydration, creating the best environment for collagen production. It’s a must have in anti-aging skincare.

Insider tip: Collagen with Vitamin C and Vitamin A is an anti-aging trifecta that prevents collagen breakdown and boost collagen production for younger, stronger looking skin.

 

Rosehip Oil – Volcanic Co2 extraction – use all plant (look at Pia brand)

Extremely high in anti aging, collagen boosting vitamins A and C, Rosehip oil is also a rich source of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. The oil itself comes from a wild rose plant, native to Chile. Just like the rose itself, this oil commonly associated with beauty.  Natural compounds in rosehip oil protect, moisturize and soften the skin, so it’s useful for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Highly regenerative and very gentle rosehip oil reduces skin irritations and redness, supporting healthier skin, more even tone and a brighter appearance. The Co2 extracting process amplifies the benefits of our rosehip oil; a true elixir for beautiful healthy skin.

Insider tip: With benefits for all ages and stages of skin, Rosehip Oil perhaps the one ingredient everyone should use every day for ultimate healthy, radiant skin.

 

 

 

NSO Sandalwood SEED Oil (2-5%)

A deliciously fragrant oil from a tree native to the South Western regions of Australia, this luxe facial oil is a natural infusion of Omega 3, 6, 9 and Ximenynic acid. These nutrients offer optimal skin hydration helping to reduce fine lines and improve skin tone, naturally.

Insider tip: Think of NSO Sandalweed oil as a deep conditioning mask for your skin. It’s cleansing, fragrant and adds a layer of nourishment and protection so you can happily put your best face forward every single day.


(source: Native Extracts)

NE Kangaroo Paw Flower Oil Infusion

Kangaroo Paw is a stunning red, yellow or orange flowering plant, native to the South Western regions of Australia. Iconic by name and steeped in tradition, kangaroo paw oil is an ancient plant medicine for indigenous Australians. Combining antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties with amino acids, organic and phenolic acids, kangaroo paw oil is a unique and potent anti-aging wonder, smoothing, nourishing and improving skin’s appearance at any age.

Insider tip: While the plant itself is a little fuzzy, this Aussie beauty will leave your skin ultra-smooth; a secret weapon against early aging.


(source: Native Extracts)


NOI Wattle Seed Oil Infusion

Wattle, sometimes known as Acacia, is an iconic symbol of Australia, with centuries-long use as both food and medicine. This beautiful natural oil helps skin retain moisture, protecting and smoothing the outer appearance. Below the surface, an abundance of amino acids helps improve the integrity and strength of the skin itself. 

Insider tip: Combine the nourishing, protective aspects of wattle seed oil with natural plant sources of Vitamin C and antioxidants for your smoothest, most supple and radiant skin ever.


(source: Native Extracts) 


NE Yerba Mate Cellular Extract or Green Coffee

Famously rich in antioxidants and supported by a range of synergistic nutrients including caffeine, chlorogenic acid and trigonelline, Green Coffee Extract is a wonderful way to refresh and revitalize your skin. Green coffee extract helps improve skin tone and appearance and its powerful anti-inflammatory capacity can soothe and calm problem skin areas too.

Insider tip: Green coffee extract is a great way to revitalize aging or tired looking skin. We especially love how it rejuvenates tired-looking under-eye areas.


(source: Native Extracts)


NE White Tea Cellular Extract 

White tea extract is much more powerful than the more well known green tea, as its leaves are harvested much earlier. White tea extract is a mighty free-radical scavenger, extremely high in antioxidants, boosting resistance to skin damage and the process of aging. Many antibacterial compounds make white tea extract a soothing conditioner for irritated skin conditions including acne, blemishes, rosacea and psoriasis.

Insider tip: The potent antioxidants in white tea extract make it a Godsend for anyone concerned with premature ageing and for helping tired skin take on a more vibrant glow.


(Source: Native Extracts

NE White Cypress Cellular Extract

Amazing water-soluble plant compounds make White Cypress an exciting new skincare ingredient for dry, aging or irritated skin. With an interesting combination of plant compounds, including flavonols, catechins, and amino acids, White Cypress extract offers impressive benefits including improved skin tone and luminosity, extreme hydration and natural anti-aging support.

Insider tip: If your skin is often dry and feels dull or lacklustre, this unique cellular extract will give you a radiant boost, fast!


(source: Native Extracts)

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is nature’s retinol, with NONE of its harsh side effects. Bakuchiol is derived from the Psoralea corylifolia plant, native to China and India and used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic healing for centuries.

It’s the new kid on the block in anti-aging skincare and is giving harsh, old- fashioned retinol a run for its money. Numerous studies have found Bakuchiol equally as effective as retinol for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, photo-aging and dark spots, with none of its harsh effects. In fact, you can use Bakuchiol every day – even if you have sensitive skin. Bakuchiol is the ultimate natural choice for modern age-defying skincare.

Insider tip: Bakuchiol is so effective it works in tiny amounts. Look for concentrated Bakuchiol in serums with other age defying plant nutrients like Kakadu Plum and Rosehip Oil. Then use it daily for ever-younger looking skin!

Bakuchiol