Overview
Burts Bees products began when in 1984 Burt Shavitz who lived in an 8x8 log cabin in Maine, set out to create jobs for the people in their community. They started by making candles out of beeswax which they sold at craft fairs making $20,000 the first year. In 1989 they were able to hire 40 employees due to a large order from a company in New York. In 991 the company was manufacturing upwards of a half million candles per year when a partner Roxanne Quimby happened upon a book of home made personal care recipes and then began the Burts Bees products that we all have come to know today.
Product Details
Today Burts Bees manufactures over 150 products in their line. They make products for lips, body, hair, babies, and body care. A few of the products in the line are intended to address anti-aging. One of them is Burts Bees Repair Serum. Burts Bees says that serum contains eleven natural botanicals which are essential to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The product packaging says that the serum contains concentrated amounts of Green Tea and Borage as is Evening Primrose which are said to repair the damage brought on by the sun and promote the look of healthier skin. Some of the other elements are rosehip seed oil, jojoba seed oil, lavender oil, wheat germ oil, hazelnut seed oil, orange flower oil, rose flower oil, calendula flower extract, and beta-carotene. Rosehip Seed Oil is said to contain vitamins A, B, C, B2, E, K and P as well as traces of copper and iron. None of these ingredients are what are currently being used in the latest anti-aging skin care products. According to the official website, the serum can be applied to the areas around the eyes, lips as well as anywhere where lines and wrinkles appear to be on the skin. There are no before and after photos and no clinical research data to back up the claims that this product will in fact reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
The Good
- Burts Bees is a well known established company which focuses on the needs of skin care.
- The products are said to be made of all natural botanicals.
The Bad
- Burts Bees Repair Serum does not contain advanced ingredients.
- There are no before and after photos on the Burts Bees website.
- There is no clinical research to substantiate the products claims.
The Bottom Line
Let’s face it, Burts Bees name says a lot about the ingredients in their products. While bees wax may work as a great moisturizer, it along with the other ingredients in the serum do nothing to repair wrinkles and fine lines. Only when armed with accurate knowledge, will consumers be able to make a sound buying decision when it comes to purchasing an anti-wrinkle skin care product. Don’t waste your time and money trying to figure out if a product like Burts Bees will do what it says. Look for anti-aging products that contain advanced ingredients like Argireline, Real Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid. Then you will be able to look as young as you want to while enjoying the things that you love.