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Natural Sustainable Plastic Free
A beautiful collection of products kind to you, our planet, & the bees 💚 V-🐝
Delivered #plasticfree 📦 #zerowaste

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💚 NEW PRODUCTS 💚 Zero Waste, Natural Cleaning products 🙌🏼 We are so excited to bring this range to Vera-Bee 🐝
We all have busy lives and even with the best intentions it can be difficult to get to our refill shop. So we have been looking for alternatives and trialling different products. We wanted natural eco-friendly ingredients, plastic-free packaging and effective cleaners! These amazing products do just that! We are super impressed and so of course we have decided to stock them for you to try and love as much as us! 🐝 Tea Tree & Eucalyptus Toilet Scrub
🐝 Natural Laundry Powder - available in Lavender or Rose Geranium 🐝 Lemon & Thyme Kitchen Cleaning Bar

What we love! 💚 Plastic-free 💚 100% Natural
💚 Natural Minerals & Effective essential oils for Effective Cleaning!
💚 Vegan & Cruelty free
💚 Handmade in Devon, UK
💚 They work! 💚 Kind to you, your home & the planet 🌍

All packaged in paper bags with paper tape. 100% recyclable and compostable 👌 💚 V-🐝
Available now at WWW.VERA-BEE.COM .
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#mondaymotivation
Every journey starts with a first step. Take time to reflect on your journey so far, how your actions have lowered your impact on the planet. Look back only to see how far you have come and feel a sense of achievement! Then look forwards and keep going!

Together we make a difference and inspire others to do the same 🙌🏼 We think you're Wonderful!
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👌 Reusable Safey Razor, one of our bestsellers! 💚

These safety razors are so easy to use, give you a much closer shave, no irritation, save the planet by reducing your plastic and shave you money! I promise once you try you'll never go back! .
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These wooden razors are built to last with a long sturdy bamboo handle. The handle stays grippy when it gets wet and it’s easy to use and to replace the blade. We particularly love the gorgeous, unisex design. No more colour stereotyping.
Switching to a wooden razor will drastically reduce your plastic waste over your lifetime. Millions of plastic razors, razor heads and their plastic packaging find their way to landfills every year and take hundreds of years to decompose. .
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Your zero waste razor will last you for many years and because the blades are made of stainless steel, you can recycle them. You can also recycle the metal parts of the razor and compost the bamboo handle once it’s shaving days are over. .
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This wooden razor is easy for everyone to use, whether you are a seasoned shaver or a complete novice. Shaving with this eco-friendly razor is different from a cartridge razor. Therefore, a complete and illustrated online user manual is included to help you achieve the shave of your life.
This razor comes with one Astra razor blade included and we sell the replacement blades in packs of 5 (£2). These blades fit all double-edge razors. .
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A close shave with no irritation

Try this plastic-free razor and you won’t go back. They are so easy to use and you will be amazed at how much better they are than your normal plastic razor.
Not only are plastic razors harmful to the environment, the heads often contain two, three, four or even five blades. A good razor doesn’t need multiple blades. It is a marketing gimmick and all the extra blades do are cause more damage and irritation to your skin and encourage ingrown hairs. This beautifully-designed wooden razor gives you a close shave in just one pass of the single sharp blade. The closed comb also makes it less aggressive than an open comb.

Try it and love it! 💚 V-🐝
See more at WWW.VERA-BEE.COM

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Game Changer 💚

White Witch the most ethical skincare company 🍂🌿🍀 This Antioxidant Skin Conditioner will smooth, plump and soothe your skin. Packed full of borage (starflower) oil and with an uplifting natural fragrance from wild orange oil this moisturiser will have your skin radiant in no time. “This is one of my must-have products. I love borage oil – it truly is a miracle worker. Combined with wild orange oil (high in antioxidants), this organic skin conditioner is a dream come true for my skin. I use three times a week on my face to boost my skin’s defence and soothe my skin. I also love to use on my elbows, knees and ankles to smooth my dry patches.” Colette @ Vera-Bee.
All White Witch products are vegan and 100% plastic free.
Why Borage (Starflower) Oil?

Borage, or starflower, oil is one of the most nutrient-dense oils – it’s packed full of antioxidants to repair skin and correct visible damage. Borage oil is sky-high in GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) which is part of the Omega-6 family (fatty acids) and essential in our diets for the building of healthy cell membranes. These fatty acids help produce the skin’s natural oil barrier, keeping skin hydrated, plumper, and younger looking. And, it doesn’t stop there. Borage seed oil will treat all kinds of skin inflammation including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. If your skin is feeling dry, you’ll love its calming feel. You can also use it to tackle stretch marks and acne/spot prone skin. Because it is lighter than many other oils, it won’t leave your face feeling greasy either.
Natural Ingredients

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Starflower Oil, Wild Orange Oil, Organic Sandalwood Oil

I love all of the White Witch products which is why we stock the entire range. They are beautiful products that truly deliver skincare results! 💚 V- 🐝
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Skincare 💚 My first love! I have been obsessed with skincare since I was in my early teens. I suffered from severe acne. I had lots of treatments to help with scarring in my early 20's left from the acne. .
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At age 39 (present day) I still suffer from hormonal skin. I am also conscious of wrinkles and ageing of my skin 🤦‍♀️. My biggest challenge on my plastic-free journey was moving to plastic-free zero waste skincare. I was so fearful that my skin would erupt with using new products, after being loyal to skincare brands I trusted.
Would I find products that were 100% natural and could deliver skincare results for both hormonal skin and anti-aging? .
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You bet ya! I can honestly say hand on heart my skin has never been better! I have used everyone of our products, tried, tested and have fallen in love with them. Which is why we now stock them. I have described the products in full on our website, as I want you to get the best product for your skin type and I will always answer questions if you are unsure which product is best for you.
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All of our skincare range is 100% Natural, Vegan friendly and zero waste. .
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Where to start...I recommend swapping to a cleanser or moisturiser/facial oil first and growing your plastic free skincare routine from this starting point. Once you smell the products, feel the textures and see the results, I am confident you will never look back! 💚 Colette @ V-🐝
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#plasticfreewrapping #plasticfreechristmas
With... dare I say it....Christmas coming up. I have noticed so much plastic. Most wrapping paper cannot be recycled and even worse comes wrapped in single-use plastic 🤦‍♀️ I was just wrapping this order, so
I thought I'd share some ideas over the coming weeks. I love to use our recycled tissue paper with string (no tape needed). I have used dried rose buds here, but you can use dried orange slices, rosemary, eucalyptus, autumnal leaves and so on for Christmas. It's a great time of year to start collecting fallen leaves, small twigs - I love foraging for natural decorations.
I'll share some of my wrapping ideas and please do share back with us to help inspire 🍂 💚 V-🐝
#zerowastewrapping #zerowastechristmas #verabee #verabeelove

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Have you made the switch to a reusable plastic-free water bottle?

Why use a reusable water bottle?

Every minute, a million plastic bottles are bought around the world, each one of them takes approximately 500 hundred years to degrade. Let’s turn around this reality before it takes over our world.
Harmful chemicals in plastic blend with water. Therefore, drinking water should never be in contact with plastic, not even a plastic lid! Even bottled water isn’t safe anymore. According to the latest research of the World Health Organisation, 90% of bottled water contains micro-plastics.
Stop drinking from plastic bottles for your health and the environment.

Our favourite bottle… ever!

Make this 750 ml stainless steel bottle your new companion and stay hydrated wherever you go. This insulated bottle can be used for drinks of all temperatures and will keep liquid hot for up to 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. It’s made from BPA-Free stainless steel with a stylish bamboo screw lid. And, it keeps your drinks tasting fresh with no chemically plastic taste. Water has never tasted so good.
This beautifully-designed reusable bottle is ideal for work, hiking, yoga, travelling and all everyday activities. Because it is unpainted, it is scratch resistance and very durable.
The opening of the stainless steel bottle is big enough to add ice cubes or a tea infuser which makes it perfect for all your drinks – hot and cold. The wide neck also means you can infuse fruits.
That's why we had to stock them
Our favourite bottle....ever! They make great gifts too 🌲 💚 V-🐝
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🍂 We have a new scent in our Facial Oil Range and it's perfect for soothing your skin during these colder months 🍂

Introducing our Organic Lavender Facial Oil.

We love, love, love facial oils. And this organic facial oil from our favourites, Heavenly Organics, is 100% natural, handmade, vegan, and smells divine.
Whatever type of skin you have – oily, dry, sensitive, problematic or ageing – experts agree that facial oils are a skin saviour. And we agree.
Why use a facial oil?

Facial oils can be confusing. Firstly, there’s the myth they clog your pores. Secondly, there’s the belief that those with oily skin shouldn’t use them.
Facial oils mimic the skin’s natural sebum production. They send messages to the glands to stop producing sebum as there is enough present. This normalises oil levels. Which means they are great for acne or blemish prone skin. They restore the anti-microbial activity on the skins surface and break up any congestion because lipids dissolve lipids.

Our skin produces oil naturally. However, as we age, oil production significantly decreases. If we don’t replenish the oil with good products, our skin can become unbalanced and/or dry which can lead to breakouts and, over time, wrinkles.
This organic facial oil with rose geranium will moisturise your skin deep down, balancing oil levels and smoothing lines and wrinkles.
Just Three Gorgeous Organic Ingredients

A light blend of sunflower seed and jojoba oil, our Lavender facial oil absorbs easily into your skin without leaving any oily residue. The magic ingredient, however, is the Lavender oil.
Lavender is one of our favourite oils because of it’s many fantastic properties. As well as smelling gorgeous, it is packed with antibacterial properties. Lavender cools and soothes irritated skin while comforting everyday stress and tension. It is suitable for all skin types. Great for spot-prone skin, this is a great facial oil to use if your skin needs calming.

Use after cleansing your skin before your moisturiser. I use at night time as the smell helps me drift off to sleep too! Colette @ Vera-Bee 💚 V- 🐝
See more at WWW.VERA-BEE.COM

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Reusable Unpaper Towels 💚

I love our unpaper towels. I never thought I could give up kitchen towel...but these are a firm favourite now and I'd never go back to single-use kitchen towels. #sustainableswap
Simply use and throw in with the laundry. I often use one a couple of times if it's not too dirty. They are great for cleaning childrens mucky hands and faces too!
Ours come in rolls of 7. The pretty side is made from 100% cotton while the business side is made from ultra-absorbent 100% cotton towelling. We have quilted each sheet to make them stronger and to ensure that they won’t ever lose their shape. This also gives them a premium finish.

Don’t be fooled by its soft and fluffy exterior, our Bee Clean Unpaper Towels are made of tough stuff. It can be used for mopping up messes, drying dishes, cleaning bathrooms, polishing cats, burping babies, dusting… just about anything really. Then, throw it in the washing machine and it’s ready for Round Two. And Three. And Four…

Reusable, multifunctional and sustainable 🙌 💚 V-🐝
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New Soaps! I am a complete convert to soap bars. All our soap bars are 100% natural and super hydrating. What I love about these new soap bars as they are great as a facial soap as well as a body and hand soap.
I have been using these as my morning face wash in the shower and I can't praise them enough! They have left my skin feeling clean, hydrated and smooth. Nothing but natural goodness...and no plastic in site!

Choose from Rosemary & Tea Tree to refresh your senses and soothe your skin or Lemongrass & Tea Tree for a fresh & Invigorating wake me up scent. Both are naturally antibacterial, great at tackling blemishes, removing debris & dirt from your skin whilst replacing with natural oils to deeply hydrate your skin. 🙌

We are so happy with these soaps at Vera-Bee and we know you'll love them too! Colette & Charlie @ V-🐝 💚

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#mondaymotivation
Keep going! 🙌
Be mindful each day, whether you are taking part in #extinctionrebellion by attending or sharing stories, information and supporting from afar. Or you are being mindful of your consumption, single-use plastic, your daily impact on this planet. Keep going. This is what we need! It's a mindset that grows and our habits begin to change.

Together we make a difference and we are proud of each and everyone of you! Be mindful, Be kind. 💚 V-🐝
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🙌 Another newbie in the Vera-Bee Hive! 🐝

#selfcare
#sundayrelax

Create a moment of peace and relaxation for body and mind with these Calming Lavender Bath Salts. Therapeutic and mineral-rich Himalayan Pink Salt is combined with soothing Lavender Essential Oil for truly calming bathing experience.

With just 3 natural ingredients these bath salts will have you feeling as good as new in no time! Himalayan salts contain the same 84 trace minerals and elements that are found in our bodies. Mined from an ancient seabed that has now become the foothills of the Himalayas, these salts are over 250 million years old. A natural exfoliant, they help to clear away dead skin cells whilst replenishing our skins own mineral stores. Epsom salts are packed full of magnesium. A much finer grain of salt, they help to treat problematic skin and soothe sore or tired muscles. When you soak in Himalayan bath salts your skin absorbs the 84 trace minerals and elements into your blood stream, so they are great for boosting your well-being!

These jars are great for reusing in the kitchen for storing rice, lentils, seeds etc. Also great for storing homemade jams & chutneys!

We love these bath salts from Kind Beeuty, a new stockist to Vera-Bee, we have lots of new products coming from them this week...super excited!
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I love our elephant boxes! When I was looking for a replacement to plastic freezer bags and boxes I found these and had to bring them to our range at Vera-Bee.
They are a great alternative to plastic lunch boxes, but also food storage for both the freezer and fridge. We have lots of different sizes, including soup and liquid tins. I cant sing their praises enough! Built to last and with so many uses. I used the square tin for travel with my soap and shampoo bars recently and they worked a treat.

What we love 🌿 100% food grade stainless steel
🌿 Plastic free lunchbox
🌿 Plastic free food storage
🌿 Freezer & fridge safe
🌿 Dishwashers safe
🌿 Won’t stain or carry odours from previous lunches
🌿 Tough, durable and sustainable
🌿 Easy to clean
🌿 As these are plastic-free no chemicals from plastic leech into food. Something I have always been concerned about when using plastic with food. 💚V-🐝
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We have had so many new products arrive this week! Here's another great plastic-free swap 🙌

Introducing our plastic-free eco-friendly hairbrush.
Bamboo hairbrush with wooden pins and a rubber cushion. The perfect replacement for plastic hairbrushes!
Bamboo, is an environmentally sustainable timber. Bamboo needs no pesticides or fertiliser to grow. It’s a super fast growing grass that is more efficient at taking CO2 from the air and producing more O2 than trees. It re-generates itself naturally, with minimal rain and without the need for harmful pesticides.

The bamboo and the design lies particularly well in the hand. The soft, warm colouring of tempered bamboo is accentuated through treatment with an oil while at the same time protecting it from soiling.

The wooden pins made from special wood (hornbeam). Massage the scalp and stimulate circulation. They are anti-static and perfectly rounded, and are carefully embedded in the rubber base to avoid hair becoming tangled or snared, resulting in less hair loss during brushing. Has one pin hole free at the bottom to allow airflow.
What we love 🐝 100% biodegradable and compostable at the end of its life.
🐝 100% vegan and sustainable materials.
🐝 Saves countless plastic brushes going to landfill.
🐝 Handmade in Germany
🐝 Wooden pins made from special wood (hornbeam)

No more replacement plastic hair brushes in our house! 😊 💚 V-🐝
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💕 Newbie in the Vera-Bee Hive 🐝

The natural plastic-free way to soft, smooth skin

These fantastic natural body exfoliators are skilfully handmade in Egypt from the loofah plant. This heart shaped loofah is hand-made from layers of natural loofah plant, stitched together to make this beautiful heart shape – the perfect gift!

They are a 100% biodegradable natural alternative to plastic exfoliator pads, plastic mesh poufs and exfoliating gloves.

The natural Body Loofah fits neatly in your hand and when immersed in water swells up to become a soft, spongy and flexible pad. The natural fibres are wonderful for exfoliating, leaving your skin soft and smooth afterwards. They are also great at removing fake-tan and prepping your skin before you apply.

Loofah plant fibres are durable enough to last for months, making them a cost effective solution too. And when worn out, you can compost your natural Body Loofah. Each pad has a convenient Egyptian cotton hanging loop.

Loofco products are flattened for transport to save space – another reason we love their products!

Happy exfoliating! 💕 💚 V-🐝
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#Repost @educate_inspire_change (with @report.for.insta)
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We saw this today and we had to share 💚 Feels so relevant right now 💚 V-🐝 #extinctionrebellionlondon .
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My favourite Body Oil and the best way to lock in moisture as we move into the colder months! 🌿 100% Organic ingredients presented in an amber glass bottle with metal lid.

Organic Cedarwood, Lavender & Juniper Berry Body Oil from our favourite Heavenly Organics. Hydrated skin is happy skin. And nothing beats an oil for the ability to lock in moisture, leaving your skin feeling softer and smoother.
The organic base oils will help protect your skin keeping it healthy while the rich antibacterial and calming properties for both Juniper Berry and Lavender, along with the antioxidants properties of Cedarwood great for anti-aging. This body oil will improve your skin and relax your mind.
This scent is a great unisex smell. Perfect for men and women. A woody scent combined with lavender & juniper berry gives a beautiful musk scent this makes a very appealing aroma!
What we love! 🌿 Locks in moisture
🌿 Smells amazing! 🌿 100% Organic ingredients 🌿 Vegan friendly 🌿 Reusable & Recyclable packaging
🌿 Leaves skin feeling soft & smooth (no greasy residue!) How to use your organic body oil:

Your body oil can be used on wet or dry skin. Though, we love massaging into damp skin after a shower or bath to lock in extra moisture. Seriously, your skin will feel as smooth as silk. Use a little bit in your bath for a relaxing treat. Great to use if you dry brush your skin and then apply body oil.

For hydrated skin all year round 🌿

See more at WWW.VERA-BEE.COM 💚 V-🐝

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#mondaymotivation
There are many things we cannot change in our fight against plastic. But we can make a difference.

We can be mindful of our purchases and impact we are having. We can continue to put pressure on large companies that should be doing better, and commend them when they do...even if it is a small change. We can support small businesses doing good and help them have more power to demand change. We can continue to lobby government to hear us on climate change.
We can all make small changes that together make big changes.
My journey: I know I have less recycling and waste. I only recycle what I know will be recycled. I'm mindful of my impact and purchases. I feel resentful when I have to buy something or see something I need in plastic. I will contact companies to discuss an eco-friendly alternative to packaging. I then try to find an alternative (where Vera-Bee started!). I buy everything I can secondhand.

If you are doing similar on your journey or are just starting out and the next person, we are together making a difference! 😊 Colette @ Vera-Bee
You don't need to be perfect! Be mindful, make changes where you can and share your knowledge. 💚 V-🐝
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