The inspiration and source for this unique bath and body range is Great Barrier Island which is located just off the coast of Auckland , New Zealand.  It is this remote location which is proudly the home of one of the first commercial beekeeping activities in New Zealand, established through the introduction of bees around 1839. Today, this beautiful island which is 70 % National Park still produces the finest Manuka Honey.  We blend it in all of our products along with other natural ingredients to soothe and nourish the skin . We are also pleased to announce we have just launched our vibrant "Island Flowers" range which  is sure to appeal to the young at heart .Whats new ?

We are pleased to announce that the original Manuka Honey range has a wonderful new aroma. We have called this fresh new fragrance  “Vanilla Bee”  which is sure to have wider appeal with soft vanilla and honey notes !

The new products can be identified by the matt gold labels over the pumps and caps .

Also we have just added wonderful diffusers and fragrant candles to the “Island Flowers” range which is a collection of vibrant Pacific inspired fragrances.

Having regularly visited “the Barrier” for over 20 years I have developed a great understanding and appreciation for its unique environment and the history it holds. Through respect to the pioneers and those who currently work the land we have created every iconic New Zealand range which is a reflection of this special place and all it has to offer
The focus is on providing products which assist to repair and protect the skin. All utilize quality formulations with our active  Manuka Honey (UMF15) being blended with other beneficial “skin soothing” ingredients like Sweet Almond Oil, Beeswax, Shea Butter, Propolis, Royal Jelly and Olive Oil. Please enjoy .

If you would like to learn more about the research  Manuka Honey or Great Barrier Island please click on Links below
The full story behind The Great barrier Island Bee Co
Manuka Honey Research at Waikato University
Bee Keeping History on Great Barrier Island

Help from the hive

Harvesting  Manuka Honey
In early spring during the months of September and October the Manuka trees burst into flower . Around parts of the island it almost looks like snow has fallen !. This is an incredible sight and marks the beginning of what is known as the “honey flow” as bees begin there collection from the Manuka  flowers and deposit in carefully placed bee hives . The actual harvest and extraction of the honey normally starts about December and carries through to around late February pending seasonal conditions.

Manuka Honey
(Leptospermum Scoparium Mel)

Manuka honey is well proven to have  unique antibacterial properties combined with the ability to be able to soothe and heal dry and damaged skin .This makes it  a very important ingredient for the Earths Botanics.Collected from native Manuka trees on Great Barrier Island

Manuka Honey Research at Waikato University
 

Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly is a milky like substance created by the worker Bees. The Jelly is secreted from glands in the Bee’s head. It is known as Bees Milk. (a bit like Colostrum from a cow) It is made for the nourishment of the Queen Bee. It is also fed in small quantities to all larvae in the colony during the first 2-3days of their development.
Benefits when using Royal Jelly

  • Contains some of the most essential nutrients like minerals, enzymes and amino acids.
  • With regular use Royal Jelly may assist with more firmer and elastic skin.
  • May also assist with a softer and smoother feel.
  • Generally accepted as being nourishing and stimulating

Propolis
The Bee’s collect resinous sap from trees and plants and bring back to the hive, where they combine it with their own secretions and form a glue-like mixture known as Propolis. The Bee’s use Propolis to protect the hive from infections and moisture lost.
Benefits when using Propolis

  • Retains Moisture.
  • Leaves a protective barrier.
  • Also has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities in addition to its wound healing

Beeswax
Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees. Typically, for a honey bee keeper, 10 kg of honey yields 1 kg of wax.
Benefits when using beeswax

  • Is an excellent emollient and support for moisturisers
  • It gives skin protective action and increases the protective action of sunscreens
  • It provides greater permanence on skin and lip surfaces

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The Great Barrier Island Bee Co lotion is the absolutely best thing I have ever put on my VERY difficult skin
Vicki, NZ

I bought your Great Barrier Island manuka honey soothing lip balm and it’s the first lip treatment that has soothed damaged lips without causing a reaction
Annie NZ

A few months ago now I bought a tin of hand cream Les Blackwell’s manuka honey & lemongrass. Fantastic product, I work as a raft guide in Queenstown on the Shotover river, a very silty river that dry your hands every day, that cream work so well for me.
John, NZ

Over the Christmas period I was visiting a relative up in Bright Victoria (Australia) and picked up some of your Great Barrier Island Bee Co moisturizing cream in a pump pack This helped me enormously with my psoriasis however due to the fact that I was using it all over I ran out in a two and half week period. 
Denise, Australia

My daughter sent me some manuka honey hand cream.  This product is fantastic for very dry hands that do gardening as well as chores around the house. I use it once a day and if needed at night. However I am unable to buy it in England.
Carol, UK

I bought some of this while in New Zealand this year and it has done my hands a world of good. I have quite severe psoriasis and your healing hand cream has been really good for it.
Mel, UK

GBI Gift Pack #1 - Hand Wash, Body Lotion
2 x 300ml
GBI Gift Pack #1 - Hand Wash, Body Lotion $44.00 USD
Code: 812024
GBI Gift Pack #2 - Bath & Shower Creme, Body Lotion
2 x 300ml
GBI Gift Pack #2 - Bath & Shower Creme, Body Lotion $44.00 USD
Code: 812025
GBI Gift Pack #3 - Bath & Shower Crème, Nourishing Hand & Body Lotion
2 x 100ml
GBI Gift Pack #3 - Bath & Shower Crème, Nourishing Hand & Body Lotion $38.00 USD
Code: 812026
GBI Gift Pack #4 - Intensive Hand & Nail Crème, Nourishing Body Lotion
2 x 100ml
GBI Gift Pack #4 - Intensive Hand & Nail Crème, Nourishing Body Lotion $38.00 USD
Code: 812027

GBI Gift Pack #5 - Hand Cream, Foot Balm
2 x 100g
GBI Gift Pack #5 - Hand Cream, Foot Balm $35.00 USD
Code: 812028


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