Burt's Bees

Burt’s Bees began life in 1984 in Maine, USA, as a candle-making company set up by Roxanne Quimby and Burt Shavitz, who had a lot of excess beeswax as a result of his honey business, which was used in the candles.

The company quickly expanded, and five years later, Burt’s Bees branched out into toiletries, after Quimby came into possession of a 19th Century book of home-made recipes. Today, Burt’s Bees markets itself as an "Earth Friendly, Natural Personal Care Company”, and their collection includes Body Care products, Lip Care, Gift Sets and Baby and Mama Bee ranges.