Description
Nelson Honey’s Royal Nectar skincare range is formulated for a rapid anti-ageing effect. Royal Nectar Moisturising Face Lift includes Manuka Honey, Bee Venom and a soothing blend of natural waxes and oils which makes your skin look amazing.
Bee venom gently stimulates your facial muscles to tighten and firm the skin, reducing the effects of frown and laughter lines.
No bees are harmed in the bee venom collection process, to find out more click here.
Please note
Some variations to packaging have occurred in 2015. You may notice differences in the colour of the label (various shades of blue), changed layout of the brochure, and some products produced early 2015 come with a spatula without Royal Nectar embossed on it.
Directions for use
Apply over cleansed face and neck area. You can put on your daily make-up afterwards.
For best results use Royal Nectar Moisturising Face Lift every morning and combine with Royal Nectar Original Face Mask (either as a night cream or mask).
A test patch application is recommended for first use.
Natural ingredients
We pride ourselves on using natural ingredients where possible so your skin can soak up all the natural goodness. The key ingredients in our Royal Nectar Moisturising Face Lift are;
New Zealand Manuka Honey – Manuka Honey is rich in natural antioxidants and antibacterial activity and helps to moisturise and renew the skin.
Bee Venom – Bee Venom gently stimulates facial muscles for a natural anti-aging effect on fine lines and wrinkles.
Royal Nectar Moisturising Face Lift ingredients are Distilled Water, Nectar Ease (Manuka Honey with Bee Venom), Polawax GP200, Avocado Oil, Tocopherol Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Rose Water, Beeswax, Evening Primrose Oil, Optiphen Plus, Cocoa Butter, Fragrance, Ticaxan, Marshmallow Extract, Manuka Oil, Lavender Essential Oil.
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Introduction
The science behind Bee Venom is still developing and researchers continue to find new uses for it. We add small quantities of Bee Venom to Manuka Honey to create our hugely successful Nectar Ease product range and this also forms the basis for our Royal Nectar skincare range.
Bee venom composition
Bee Venom composition and strength varies between Honeybee species and small variances are identifiable between bee breeds and locations.
Bee Venom contains a variety of peptides, including melittin, apamin, adolapin, the mast-cell-degranulating (MCD) peptide, enzymes (i.e., phospholipase A(2)), biologically active amines (i.e., histamine and epinephrine), and nonpeptide components which have a variety of pharmaceutical properties.
Bee Venom’s unique composition has multiple effects on the body. The natural components of Bee Venom have been isolated and studied scientifically and one of the most important components has been identified as Melittin. Making up about 50% of the Bee Venom.
Bee venom uses
Here at Nelson Honey we use Bee venom in two ways and have become famous for our innovation with this ingredient.
We started adding Bee Venom to honey over 3 decades ago after feedback from beekeepers about its success in supporting flexible joint mobility and comfort. A range of Nectar Ease products was formed with our original Bee Venom and Manuka Honey, Nectar Ease product, gaining a reputation in New Zealand for its ability to provide joint comfort in a tasty format.
More recent research has focused on using Bee venom as a cosmetic ingredient and its topical application for promoting skin regeneration. Research published in South Korea in 2015 showed that a bee venom serum treatment clinically improved facial wrinkles by decreasing total wrinkle area, total wrinkle count and average wrinkle depth.
Nectar Ease honey was originally used as a facial treatment gaining worldwide media attention from which our Royal Nectar skincare range was born.
Today the Royal Nectar skincare range has a strong following and particularly famous with Chinese consumers.
Bee venom extraction
The Bee Venom used in Nectar Ease is extracted exclusively from the Apis Melifera species of Honeybee. Bee Venom is extracted from Honeybees using low voltage electrical stimulation. Bee keepers use a so-called collection frame which has wire electrodes installed that have a low electrical current running through them on a glass base, just like in the picture above. These frames are installed in honey hives and bees that come into contact with the wire electrodes will receive a small electrical shock. This causes bees to sting the glass, releasing the venom without losing their barbed sting (which usually results in bee deaths).
Once the collection process has finished, the Bee Venom dries on the glass, then the whole frame is transported to a laboratory to collect the venom.
Further reading
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) offers a great source of published research about Bee Venom. Below are links to several interesting articles.
The beneficial effects of honeybee-venom serum on facial wrinkles in humans. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26491274
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Science of Honey
Honey has many health-giving benefits and has been used since ancient times for its special properties. Good quality honey can be high in beneficial plant compounds including antioxidants. It contains a number of nutrients (see below) and has high levels of glucose and fructose which offers a healthier alternative to refined sugar making it a great source of energy. However, the composition of a honey batch depends on the floral source(s) available to the bees that produced the honey.
Nelson Honey operates a team of beekeepers and has hives are located throughout the beautiful regions at top of the South Island of New Zealand. Hives enjoy spectacular and remote locations including Maori Bay in the Marlborough Sounds and Rainbow Station in St Arnaud.
Here at Nelson Honey we can trace our honey back to the hives they came from and our team of beekeepers maintain the health and happiness of all our bees.
Manuka Honey
There has been much research done on the components of manuka honey and its benefits, leading to worldwide acclaim of this wonderful honey.
Manuka Honey is unique to New Zealand and its special benefits have been a traditional part of folklore throughout New Zealand’s settled history. Ongoing research using Manuka Honey supports the worth of this valuable resource.
At Nelson Honey, we test all our Manuka Honey for MGO (Methylglyoxal) activity along with other chemical markers to ensure that it is authentic manuka honey. Methylglyoxal is expressed as a minimum number of mg/kg and scientific evidence has confirmed it as being a key compound that occurs naturally in Manuka honey.
Honeydew Honey
While Manuka Honey is extremely well-known for its special properties, our Honeydew Honey may also offer some excellent health benefits. It contains much higher levels of complex sugars called Oligosaccharides than nectar (or floral) honey.
Research shows Oligosaccharides are important to maintaining a healthy digestive system and work as a prebiotics support the growth of good bacteria in the gut.
Honeydew Honey also contains higher levels of antioxidants and minerals compared to other floral honeys.
Further reading
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) offers a great source of published research about honey. Below are links to several interesting articles.
Identification and Quantitation of 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline in Manuka Honey (Leptospermum scoparium). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26365614
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Average Nutritional Value per 100 g
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| Energy |
1,340 kJ (320 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates |
79.6 g |
| Fats |
0 g |
| Protein |
0.4 g |
| Water |
17.10 g |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) |
0.038 mg |
| Niacin (vit. B3) |
0.121 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.068 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
0.024 mg |
| Folate (Vit. B9) |
2 μg |
| Vitamin C |
0.5 mg |
| Calcium |
6 mg |
| Iron |
0.42 mg |
| Magnesium |
2 mg |
| Phosphorus |
4 mg |
| Potassium |
52 mg |
| Sodium |
12 mg |
| Zinc |
0.22 mg |
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Cait –
Adore this product! Though I am young, I find that this doesn’t excuse the wonders it has done for my face! I feel fresh, moisturised and smooth after using this product.
Yusi Chen (verified owner) –
I feel my skin become smoother after I use this product.especially,every morning I wake up surprised by the perfect skin condition when I use this product before sleep time.
Helen Lee (verified owner) –
I thought I was being smart and went without my Nelson Honey moisturiser for 3 months thinking others would suffice. Oh! How wrong I was. This product is truly amazing. My skin improved 100% when I went back to it. It is smooth and glowing, and you only need to use a tad, I will never use another.
Kath (verified owner) –
I was first given this by someone from Neilson when I said I was considering Botox – I haven’t had Botox now!
This product works wonders on my skin – managing fine lines and helping reduce inflammation / breakouts due to pregnancy hormones.
The jar lasts 2-3mths & I apply every morning – a little goes a long way with this product! Plus my skin feels great & never oily as a result of using this. I don’t see myself ever stopping using this moisturiser!
Pan (verified owner) –
I am from Australia and was recommended Moisturising Facelift by a friend. After trying it and finding it to be highly effective on my dry skin, I purchased a pot of Original Face mask which I use as a night cream. I find I only need a small quantity of both creams. It goes a long way so is quite economical. My skin always feels good after I have used it – never greasy or oily. I am in my 60s and it has certainly improved the appearance of my saggy old wrinkles! Thanks Nelson Honey
Lynn (verified owner) –
I have been using the full skincare range for several months now and i absolutely love it!!!
I am 52 years old and my skin has never looked better. It has a real glow to it and just looks and feels tighter/firmer. I have tried many skincare ranges but this is by far the best and such a great price!!! Thank you so much for creating this wonderful skincare range. I will not use anything else.
Lynn
michelle afoa (verified owner) –
Ive been using bee products for a couple of years and been quite satisfied with the results. But when I was gifted a jar of Royal Nectar Bee Venom eye cream, I was amazed. After looking through the website, I became eager to try the Moisturising Face Lift. Im in my mid 50s, post menopause and struggling with coming to terms with dry, sagging skin. Ive been using this product day and night for 2 weeks and notice improvement in my skin tone, fine lines do appear to be filled out. A couple of my children have commented on how my skin is looking good. In fact, my whole face looks and feels conditioned, and skin looks plumper, (for want of a better word). Am very keen to try the Bee Venom face mask now. Hopefully next pay day.
Merrill (verified owner) –
I have recently lost a lot of weight which resulted in the skin on my face looking very saggy, I purchased Royal Nectar Moisturising face lift and are astounded at the difference this product has made in a matter of weeks!! I have had lots of comments on how good my skin is looking and how quickly it has firmed up, Highly recommend.
Alison Woolley (verified owner) –
I love this under my make up. Totally non greasy and makeup applies perfectly.
Reg (verified owner) –
It’s a great product. My face feels much better and not as dry as before. Like it.
Reg (verified owner) –
Great product and is working well. The moisturiser makes my face feel good, definetly not as dry as before.
Toni Keegan (verified owner) –
I have found this a wonderful moisturiser. Will purchase again
Pat Stevenson (verified owner) –
Hello,
I have just purchased the Royal Nectar Moisturising Face Lift and the Royal Nectar bee venom eye cream two weeks ago.
I normally use a german face product which is made from Organic Roses, but will have to say that I like the way my skin has improved and looks less lined round the eye and mouth area with the Royal Nectar products.
I cannot wait till next month so I can purchase the Royal Nectar face mask, to try out and wait for even more great results with this newly discovered skincare. I am 62 years old.
Annette –
I was recently in Auckland from Australia and was thrilled to purchase some of your products. I will definitely continue to buy and recommend your products to others. Love the texture of Royal Nectar face lift. Just wish I had bought some more as I won’t be back for a few months and hope I don’t run out. Thanks for producing quality products. Always love to try new things especially natural creams.
Gemma (verified owner) –
Absolutely love your moisturising face lift cream and bee venom eye cream – and the sample size night cream you included – it’ll definitely be my next purchase!
Nicky –
Love this product! I received a sample from the mums meet mums event and glad I did! I will be using from now on as my moisturiser. I have been using it every morning along with the cleanser and my face feels softer and smoother. I love that it’s all natural and wouldn’t go back to supermarket brands. Thanks Nelson honey for a great product.
Regards, Nicky
Heather Henderson –
to Nelson Honey
thanks for inventing the Royal Nectar Face Lift – it is a superb product. I cant recall where I first heard of it, maybe in a celeb story – not that I read those too often – but to read about a New Zealand product made from natural products and producing what seemed to be fantastic results I thought I have to try this. So I did, a number of years ago now, and have never regretted it.
The pot lasts me 12 months which I consider very good value for money and it does what it says on the can, my skin feels tight and nourished and I like to think my skin of 63 years looks as good as it could be and I have influenced a couple of friends to invest in it too.
So again, thank you.
Heather
Featherston
Amy –
I received a sample of the moisturizing face lift at the Mums Meet Mums event and although I’ve only been using it for a week, am loving it, my skin feels soft, moisturized and looks fresh. Now I’m keen to try the bee venom face mask.
Michelle hodges –
The royal nectar moisturising face lift has been part of my regular routine for 4 months now and I have noticed a marked improvement in my skin texture and reduction in the brown age related spots this is a must for me now FANTASTIC PRODUCT!
Barbara Gibson (verified owner) –
Brilliant product. So well priced and gives consistently good results. Very impressed with the service also. I can order the product on one day and generally receive it within a couple of days. Shall continue to make this one of my basic must have products. With my last purchase I received some samples of other products in your range. Looking forward to trying those. With thanks.
simon (verified owner) –
I have received the items. Very good, i will buy it again soon.
Marta – truthinaging.com –
I was very excited to track down (actually it was Faye) the original source of bee venom all the way to a family-owned beekeeping business in New Zealand. The Royal Nectar Face Mask turned out to be a dead ringer for the one made in the UK – and apparently beloved by Camilla Duchess of Cornwall – but slightly nicer (see my video comparison) and less expensive. I love the mask as a once a week complexion refresher and the past month or so I’ve been trying out the moisturizer, the Royal Nectar Moisturizing Face Lift.
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Leonie –
I have just started using Royal Nectar Original Face Mask and Royal Nectar Moisturising Face Lift and I am thrilled with the immediate results! Thank you so much for developing a natural product that allows my skin to be the best it can be.
I love the way it has softened my face lines in a natural way. I am really very impressed and will be recommending your products to everyone I know.
Leonie
Emma – Pukekohe, NZ –
Hi there at Nelson Honey
I am writing in regard to your Royal Nectar Products. Fabulous, brilliant and wonderful. Moisturising, nourishing and effective. I am finding that my skin looks really good!!! I absolutely love the fact that it is all natural, my skin feels lovely and tight after application. My skin looks smoother and has a freshness and brightness to it. I say well done!!!!!
I am an avid user and cannot understand why women are spending their money on products that are chemical based and cost the earth (literally) I am positive those products are highly damaging on the skin. Thank you for creating such a superb product.
Kind Regards, Emma
Pukekohe, New Zealand