Is Bee Venom Extraction Harmful to Bees - Ethical Guide

Does a bee die once they’ve released their bee venom?
Thankfully, the answer is no – at least not when bee venom is harvested in a responsible, modern way. In commercial beekeeping, a small electrical current is run over a pane of glass. The bees are attracted to the current and “sting” the glass, releasing venom without piercing skin or any hard surface. This means they deliver their bee venom without being harmed and live to fly another day.

Bee venom’s composition and potency vary depending on the bee species and where in the world they’re found. Some of the strongest venom is from African bees, but if you’ve ever been stung, you know any venom packs a punch!

Bee Venom Components & Benefits
Bee venom contains peptides and non-peptide compounds with multiple effects on the body. In skincare, bee venom is valued for its ability to contract the skin, creating a tightening effect that can help you look fresher. However, if you’re allergic to bee stings, it’s essential to avoid bee venom products altogether.

Our Approach
Bee venom is still very much part of our range, in our Bee Venom Nectar Balm with Mānuka Honey, a skin cream that combines bee venom with genuine Mānuka honey. Alongside that, we're just as passionate about our premium New Zealand Mānuka honey, celebrated for its natural antibacterial properties.

If you love natural products that support your health and skin, you might enjoy:

• Bee Venom Nectar Balm with Mānuka Honey – a nourishing skin cream

• Raw Manuka Honey – a daily kitchen staple

• Manuka Honey Drops – in ginger, lemon, or eucalyptus

• Apple Cider Vinegar with Manuka Honey – a gut-friendly daily tonic

All our Mānuka honey is sourced, packaged and independently lab-tested in New Zealand, in NZ Government-certified facilities, so you can be sure of authenticity and potency.