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"AVOCADO APOTHECARY 🥑"

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This traditional botanical remedy — An alcohol-based extract or infusion of avocado seeds —is widely valued in traditional folk medicine and modern home apothecary practice for topical use. Infusing chopped or ground avocado seeds in high-proof alcohol extracts these phytochemicals to create a topical liniment aimed at easing sore muscles, stiff joints, and local swelling. ​ Key Benefits & Functional Roles: ​•  Traditional Relief for Joint & Muscle Discomfort Cooling & Rapid Drying Action: 91% isopropyl alcohol evaporates rapidly upon application, creating an immediate cooling, astringent sensation on the skin.  This evaporation helps refresh tired skin and provides a temporary cooling feel to targeted areas. Extraction of Plant Phytochemicals & Antioxidants:  Allowing the seeds to steep/infuse for around 3 weeks gives the solvent sufficient time to extract key oil-soluble and water-soluble botanical compounds.   • During this time, the liquid typical...

"BEE VENOM 🐝" (for educational purposes)

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This article is for reading & educational purposes, please do your own research when using specific ingredients.  🐝 Bee Venom:   The Healing Potential of the Honeybee’s Tiny Sting A B33thavib3 exploration of apitoxin , skin health , and the fascinating science behind the sting. When we think about the gifts of the honeybee , our minds naturally go to honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis, and royal jelly. But there is another substance created by the honeybee that has fascinated researchers for generations: 🐝 Bee venom 🐝  Also known as apitoxin , bee venom is the complex substance delivered through a honeybee's sting . While its purpose in nature is protection , scientists have discovered that this tiny substance contains a remarkable collection of biologically active compounds. And that raises an intriguing question: Could something designed by nature as a defense mechanism also have potential applications in skincare and wellness? The answer is :  ...

Apitherapy

Apitherapy is an alternative medicine practice that uses honeybee products—such as honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom— to promote health and treat various ailments .   Common Uses and Applications Arthritis and Joint Pain: Bee venom and other products are traditionally used to ease inflammation and pain from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.   Chronic Pain and Inflammation: Propolis and bee venom are often applied to reduce swelling and block pain signals .   Wound Healing: Raw honey and propolis are used topically on cuts, burns, and skin infections due to their antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Autoimmune and Neurological Symptoms: Some people use it to manage symptoms of conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, though scientific proof remains limited.   Allergy Desensitization: Bee pollen is sometimes used orally in small amounts to help desensitize people to seasonal pollen allergies.   Risks and Conside...

List of products ✨️

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Here is a list of current avail items:  QUEEN BEE LIP BALM $7.77  Beezwax, honey, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, vitamin E, Arrowroot,  vanilla essential oil.  .50 ml glass jar  UNDERARM BALM  $13.13 (DEODORANT)  avail in 3 different scents.  Beezwax, honey, cocoa butter, vitamin E, a little arrowroot + essential oils  BEE 🐝 FRESH :  DIVINE RADIANCE ✨️ FRANKINCENSE & SWEET ORANGE 🍊  PURE ENERGY SHIELD 🛡  EXFOLIATING BODY POLISH (ORGANIC SUGAR SCRUB) There are many to choose from depending upon your skin type & what may work best for you.   Ingredients used:  Beezwax, Honey ,   Butters :  avocado, cocoa, kokum, mango, shea.  Oils :  avocado, coconut, grapeseed, jojoba,  rosehip, sunflower, & sweet almond. Vitamin E:  Antioxidant that helps support shelf life.  Arrowroot powder:   Helps products not feel greasy on the...

Nourishing, Glowing, Facial Serum

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Looking for a nourishing, glow-focused facial oil serum with a beautiful balance of emollience, antioxidants, and essential-oil aromatics. 🌿 B33thavib3 Face Serum Ingredients & What it brings to the blend:  Sweet Almond Oil :  Softens and conditions the skin; rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids; gives the serum that silky, luxurious slip. Sunflower Oil:  Lightweight, nourishing carrier oil rich in linoleic acid and naturally occurring vitamin E helps support the skin barrier and reduce that dry, tight feeling. Rosehip Oil :  Your regenerative-feeling,  star 🌹 — rich in essential fatty acids and carotenoids;  commonly used to support smoother-looking, more even-toned, radiant skin. Rose Essential Oil:  Adds a luxurious floral aroma and contains aromatic compounds with antioxidant properties.  Beautiful for a pampering facial ritual. Jasmine Essential Oil:  Primarily your sensory/luxury component 🌸  gives the serum that rich, sop...

Take chances, experiment, experience

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My 1st attempt at creating a foaming sugar scrub actually turned into creating an all natural liquid soap.  Getting the formula correct is going to take more than 1 try but that's ok & I am very much OK with that.  How do we learn what NOT to do if we don't experiment & try.  I'm a "hands on" kinda gal,  I have to do it to learn from my own experience.  That's what building a brand & your business takes,  experience.  I'm going to have another try at it today & see how this batch turns out bee 🐝 cause I kno what I did incorrectly for improvement.  I am working with different ingredients than my normal.  Still plant based, still natural, just different.   Try new things, experiment, explore, learn, knowledge is power.  

"EMULSIFIED VS ANHYDROUS" in your SUGAR SCRUBS

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"EMULSIFIED VS ANHYDROUS"   "SUGAR SCRUBS" Understanding the Difference Between Two Luxurious Ways to Exfoliate When it comes to sugar scrubs, not all formulas are created the same. Two popular types you’ll often encounter in NATURAL BODY CARE are emulsified sugar scrubs and anhydrous sugar scrubs. Both can leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and beautifully exfoliated —but the way they are formulated , how they feel on the skin, and how they behave when they meet water are quite different. ✨️🐝 Let’s break it down . 🐝✨ 🍯 What Is an Anhydrous Sugar Scrub? Anhydrous simply means  “ without water.” ✨️ An anhydrous sugar scrub is formulated without an added water phase. Instead, it generally consists of ingredients such as: ✨️ Sugar ✨️ Butters ✨️ Plant oils ✨️ Waxes ✨️ Vitamin E ✨️ Essential oils or other oil-soluble ingredients The sugar provides the physical exfoliation , while the oils and butters provide emollience and help leave the skin fe...

"VITAMIN E " & OUR WHY IN B33THAVIB3

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Vitamin E The Golden Guardian of B33thavib3 Skincare 🌻✨ Why This Little Vitamin Has a BIG Place in Natural Skincare When you think about skincare, you might think of luxurious butters, beautiful botanical oils, honey, and beeswax.  But behind many of those beautiful ingredients is a quiet little powerhouse: Vitamin E At B33thavib3   we love ingredients that serve a purpose — not just ingredients that sound fancy on a label.  Vitamin E is one of those ingredients . Often used in balms, body soufflés, scrubs, oils, and other oil-based skincare creations , Vitamin E can help support the skin while also helping protect the oils in your formulas from oxidation . And that's where the magic gets even more interesting. 🐝✨ 🌻 What Exactly Is Vitamin E? Vitamin E isn't actually one single compound. It's a family of fat-soluble compounds, with tocopherol  being one of the forms most commonly encountered in skincare . Because Vitamin E is fat-soluble , it fits beautifully ...

Tamanu Oil

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Thinking about replacing grapeseed oil for tamanu oil & also adding argan to some recipes...  Tamanu oil is a rich, nut-derived botanical oil pressed from the seeds of tropical evergreen trees (Calophyllum inophyllum or Calophyllum tacamahaca) native to Southeast Asia and Polynesia.  Key Benefits Skin Healing:  Promotes collagen production and new tissue formation, which helps fade scars, soothe burns, and heal minor wounds. Fights Acne and Bacteria:  Contains natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that target breakout-causing bacteria and calm redness. Deep Moisturization :  Packed with fatty acids that hydrate dry skin, soothe eczema, and improve elasticity. Antioxidant Protection:  Rich in antioxidants that defend the skin against free radical damage from daily environmental stressors.  How to Use Spot Treatment :  Apply a few drops directly to blemishes, scars, or dry patches after cleansing. Moisturizer Booster:   Mi...

"GOLDEN GODDESS"

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"GOLDEN GODDESS"  Exfoliating Scrub & Luxury Body Soufflé ​Indulge your skin in the ultimate citrus-infused glow with the Golden Goddess collection by B33thavib3 LLC . Formulated to nourish, radiate, and elevate your daily self-care routine , this dual-step body care experience leaves your skin silky soft, deeply hydrated, and luminous. ​ Nourishing Base :  Crafted with rich mango butter, velvety sweet almond oil, and moisturizing jojoba oil to deeply condition and restore natural moisture. ​ Pure Beeswax & Honey: Locks in essential hydration while providing natural skin-soothing protection and a delicate, silky barrier. ​ Golden Mica Shimmer:  Infuses a subtle, ethereal shimmer that catches the light, giving your skin an instant, healthy-looking glow. ​ Citrus Essential Oils:   Awakens the senses with an energizing blend of grapefruit, lemon, and lime essential oils for a refreshing, sun-kissed aroma . ​ Silky Smooth Finish:   Enhanced with arrowroot f...

"BLOOMING GODDESS"

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"BLOOMING GODDESS" Exfoliating Scrub & Whipped Body Soufflé ​Step into full bloom with the  "Goddess  collection"  by  B33thavib3 LLC .  Crafted to embody divine feminine energy, this luxurious floral duo gently polishes away dullness while enveloping your skin in deep, floral-infused hydration and a subtle, radiance-boosting shimmer. ​ Nutrient-Rich Moisture:   Formulated with deeply nourishing tallow, light sunflower oil, and antioxidant-rich rosehip oil to restore, soften, and soothe the skin’s natural barrier. ​ Beeswax & Honey Blend:   Natural skin protectors that seal in lasting moisture while leaving skin velvety smooth and touched by nature. ​ Floral Essential Oils:  Infused with calm chamomile and enchanting gardenia essential oils, delivering a soothing, delicate botanical bouquet that settles gently on the skin. ​ Rose Gold & Ruby Red Shimmer: Accented with fine rose gold and ruby red micas to give your complexion a ...

All about BEEZWAX & your SKIN CARE 🐝✨️

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Beeswax (Cera Alba)   One of nature's most effective multipurpose ingredients. Secreted by worker honeybees to build intricate h exagonal combs of their hives, beeswax is far more than a simple structural material. It is a nutrient-dense powerhouse. T his natural wax is packed with fatty acids, esters, and trace amounts of honey and propolis. Why Your Skin Will Love Beeswax ​When it comes to skincare, hydration isn't just about putting water into the skin—it's about keeping it there. That is precisely where beeswax shines. Breathable Occlusive Barrier :  Unlike petroleum-derived products (like mineral oil or vaseline) that smother the skin, beeswax forms a light, breathable barrier. It shields against cold weather and pollutants while preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). ​ Humectant Qualities:   It attracts and locks in moisture , making it an essential pairing with hydrating ingredients like aloe, floral waters, or plant oils. ​ Rich in Vitamin A :  Contain...