Planet Bee Foundation founder Debra Tomaszewski has been empowering a green-minded generation with renowned programs to help struggling honey bees and other pollinators for more than 10 years. To further engage communities worldwide, Tomaszewski launches Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare, a skin care line that shares Planet Bee’s mission to save the bees.
Featuring natural and organic ingredients and signature California Wildflower Honey, the cruelty-free brand provides effective, beautiful products while funding conservation efforts and educating consumers about the value of bees and other pollinators -- a vital part of our ecosystem. Bees are responsible for 1/3 of every bite we eat, and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and other environmental factors are causing their populations to plummet at dangerous rates.
Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare combines freshly harvested California Wildflower Honey with other soothing botanical ingredients like aloe, oatmeal, olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, green tea extract, salt, and a unique blend of essential oils.
“I discovered the profound effects of honey on my skin while tending hives. The honey significantly improved my skin’s appearance and complexion,” explains Tomaszewski, Marin Bee founder and backyard beekeeper. “Skin became a big issue in my home with my kids. As they grew into adolescence, they faced skin problems and the standard prescriptions from doctors were too harsh and irritating on their delicate skin.”
“I turned to my bees and crafted homemade remedies. The products were natural and completely safe for sensitive skin. The results were dramatic. Their skin looked healthier, nourished and had a natural glow. For myself, I started seeing less visible signs of stress and aging. Years later, I had perfected the formulas and Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare was born. I hope my love and appreciation for bees translates into the products and that all users can experience the same gratitude for this keystone species.”
Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare overview
Honey has long been known for its restorative and rejuvenating properties. The highly concentrated, unique combination of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and prebiotics in honey helps regenerate skin. Straight from the hive, pure honey contains a distinctive blend of beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, and powerful enzymes that deeply nourish and protect skin from environmental damage. Its antimicrobial properties break down dead skin so that it can be easily exfoliated. Honey is a humectant, absorbing moisture from the air to hydrate skin.
Marin Bee products are formulated to detoxify, nourish, cleanse and protect skin, leaving it restored, soft, supple and radiant. The founder started with honey from her own backyard and now uses honey harvested from the greater hillsides of California. These “nectar corridors” are alive with native wildflower species vibrant in colors and sweet fragrances that attract and feed honey bees, assisting in repopulating honey bee and native pollinator populations. Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare donates 10% of profits to support Planet Bee Foundation’s educational programs and conservation efforts. The line is developed with a holistic vision, treating skin products as food for the body and soul, allowing skin to glow naturally.
With care for the planet at the heart of Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare, products are thoughtfully developed in Northern California with the use of local vendors whenever possible to reduce carbon footprint. All packaging is recyclable and the boxes are manufactured with wind power and printed with plant-based dyes. The company empowers and educates others to help influence environmental change and stewardship through their support of Planet Bee Foundation and the Color Me Bee-utiful campaign.
Marin Bee Pure Honey Skincare hero products include Detox Masque and Lip Repair. Detox Masque features clay, pumpkin and oatmeal to exfoliate and purify skin. Lip Repair provides high gloss with hydration from a luxurious blend of natural ingredients including calendula, beeswax and pomegranate.
Products are available via marinbee.com for $18 - $48 each. For more information, follow Marin Bee @marinbeecompany on Instagram and @marinbee on Facebook and Twitter. For more information about Planet Bee Foundation, visit planetbee.org.
CONTACT: Debra Tomaszewski // debra@marinibee.com // (415-235-8959
ABOUT MARIN BEE PURE HONEY SKINCARE
Marin Bee offers a full range of skincare made with pure California Wildflower Honey. Created by Planet Bee Foundation founder Debra Tomaszewski, the products help educate users about bees and fund bee conservation. Products are formulated with natural and organic ingredients like oatmeal, clay, green tea extract, aloe, shea butter, and olive oil, and without parabens, petroleum, formaldehyde, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, talc, sodium lauryl sulfates, silicone derived from emollients, synthetic dyes and fragrances. Marin Bee products are never tested on animals and are developed with the environment at heart.