Kate Middleton, 44, is reported to have used bee venom facials to maintain her youthful glow, and now shoppers can try the ingredient at home with the Manuka Doctor Cashmere Cream, currently reduced from £20 to £12.75 for a 40ml tub.
Bee Venom Benefits
Bee venom is said to increase blood flow to the skin, helping boost the production of collagen and elastin, which keeps skin firm and youthful. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, potentially helping to target spots and soothe redness.
Back in 2011, it was reported that Kate Middleton favoured bee venom facials, and she is not the only famous face to use the ingredient, dubbed 'nature's Botox'. It is also said to be used by Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham. The cream is made without harming bees, as Manuka Doctor collects the venom gently.
Cream Ingredients and Results
The Cashmere Cream also contains shea butter and manuka honey, which has similar antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, with natural antioxidants helping smooth wrinkles. According to Manuka Doctor, the cream is clinically proven to make skin appear plumper and firmer within 28 days.
In the clinical trial, 70% of women reported firmer skin after one use, and 97% noticed a positive effect on skin firmness and elasticity after 28 days. The cream is applied morning and night and stored in cool, dry conditions.
Other Bee Venom Products
Manuka Doctor offers other bee venom products, including the Rejuvenating Serum at £10 (reduced from £15), which combines honey, bee venom, rosehip seed oil, and royal jelly. The Eye Cream is £5.50 (down from £8), targeting dark circles and wrinkles, and the 24K Gold Face Oil is £12.75 (reduced from £20) for illuminating skin.
Alternatives include Holland & Barrett's Erth Skin London Bee Venom + Manuka Honey Cream 50ml at £23.70 (reduced from £79.99), and Rodial's Bee Venom Moisturiser at £145 for 50ml, which claims to smooth and plump fine lines.
Customer Reviews
The Manuka Doctor Cashmere Cream has an average 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. One shopper wrote: "I have tried many products from Clarins to Clinique and nothing works quite like this. Being 58, I have quite a few well-established wrinkles, and yes, this actually works." Another said: "I saw a recommendation for this cream and was a bit sceptical but it is so good! It's light on the skin and don’t feel greasy at all. I’ve been using it for a week and a bit now and I can really notice the difference."
Some customers noted the perfume was strong, with one saying: "Lovely feel to this cream, easily applied as not thick and heavy. Only one negative remark - I found the perfume too strong." Another added: "Too highly perfumed for my skin unfortunately." However, most were pleased, with one shopper concluding: "Absolutely amazing. Smooth, absorbs into skin with no greasy residue. I just love it, and it has a beautiful scent to it. I will be staying with the Cashmere Cream from now on."
