Ingrediants
Most creams list 30+ ingredients. Few tell you which one actually works. Both Veneiva creams are built around one active: bee venom. Everything else supports it. Every ingredient is named below, with what it does.
The ingredients that matter
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Bee venom
The reason the APIS collection carries a bee. Used in tiny amounts.
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Two peptides used in anti-age skincare, named on the front of the pack.
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Coenzyme Q10
A well-known skincare antioxidant, paired in the formula with vitamin E.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
A hydrating ingredient, for skin that feels comfortable and hydrated.
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Jojoba seed oil
A light plant oil that gives the cream its soft, comfortable texture.
The support cast
Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Moisture: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate Stability: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 20 Body: Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol Texture: Xanthan Gum, Carbomer Protection: Tocopherol (vitamin E) Freshness: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate
The ingredients that matter
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Magnesium chloride
For tired muscles
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Bee venom
The signature of the APIS collection, used in tiny amounts.
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Menthol and essential oils
Fresh, cool sensation on contact.
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Shea butter and glycerin
Smooth massage, nourished skin
The last nine on the list
Pinene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Camphor, Caryophyllene, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Alpha-Terpinene. Natural compounds inside the essential oils. EU law says list them separately. So we do.
Before you try it
Allergic to bee stings? Don’t use it. Everyone else: test on a small area first. Stop if irritation occurs.