Bring a little sunshine to your daily bathing routine with Neal’s Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel 295ml, a luxurious, moisture-rich body wash made with organic honey from Mexico and uplifting orange and mandarin essential oils.

This beautifully aromatic gel gently cleanses the skin while helping to leave it feeling soft, refreshed and comfortably conditioned. Organic honey provides a moisturising and skin-conditioning element, while the naturally bright fragrance of sun-ripened orange and mandarin creates an uplifting bathing experience.

The versatile formula can be used as an everyday shower gel or added to running bathwater for an aromatic, uplifting soak. It is gentle enough for the whole family, including children aged 3 years and over, and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, according to Neal’s Yard Remedies.

The Bee Lovely collection also supports bee-friendly initiatives. Neal’s Yard Remedies currently states that 3% of sales from the Bee Lovely Collection goes to charities that help protect bees.

Key Benefits

• Gently cleanses the skin without an unnecessarily harsh cleansing experience.
• Leaves skin feeling soft, clean and refreshed.
• Enriched with organic honey, known for its moisturising and conditioning properties.
• Contains uplifting organic orange essential oil.
• Contains fragrant organic mandarin essential oil.
• Includes aloe vera to help condition and moisturise the skin.
• Provides a naturally sweet, fresh citrus aroma.
• Can be used as both a shower gel and bath product.
• Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
• Suitable for adults and children aged 3 years and over.
• Certified Organic.
• Cruelty-Free.
• Vegetarian Approved.
• Refillable in participating Neal’s Yard Remedies stores.
• Part of the Bee Lovely collection, which supports bee-protection initiatives.

Key Ingredients

Organic Honey

Mel/Honey

Organic honey is one of the signature ingredients in the Bee Lovely formula. It helps condition and moisturise the skin, contributing to a soft and comfortable after-wash feel.

Neal’s Yard Remedies sources its organic honey from cooperatives in Mexico and highlights its ethical sourcing approach.

Organic Orange Essential Oil

Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed

Orange peel oil gives the shower gel its bright, sunny and uplifting citrus fragrance. Neal’s Yard Remedies describes orange essential oil as revitalising and energising for body and mind.

Organic Mandarin Essential Oil

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

Mandarin contributes a softer, sweeter citrus note to the fragrance. Neal’s Yard Remedies describes mandarin essential oil as restful and calming.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe vera is a natural humectant that helps attract moisture and supports a soft, comfortable skin feel.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a humectant that helps attract moisture to the skin and contributes to the moisturising feel of the formula.

Fragrance

Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel has a warm, fresh and uplifting citrus fragrance.

The aroma combines bright orange with sweet, juicy mandarin, with organic honey adding to the product's characteristic Bee Lovely appeal.

The fragrance is derived from botanical ingredients and essential oils. Naturally occurring fragrance components such as limonene and linalool are declared in the ingredient list.

How to Use

In the Shower

1. Apply a small amount to damp skin.
2. Massage gently over the body.
3. Work into a gentle lather.
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

In the Bath

Add the gel to running bathwater and allow it to disperse for an aromatic, uplifting soak.

Full Ingredients / INCI

Aqua/Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mel/Honey, Alcohol Denat.**, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil*, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Limonene, Linalool.**

*Organic.
**Organic origin / ingredient associated with the essential-oil formulation.

The current Neal’s Yard Remedies UK ingredient listing gives this formula and identifies the organic ingredients with an asterisk.

Note: Ingredient lists can change over time. The ingredients printed on the product packaging should always be treated as the final reference.

Product Details

• Brand: Neal’s Yard Remedies
• Product: Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel
• Size: 295ml
• SKU: 0168
• Product type: Bath & shower gel / body wash
• Skin type: All skin types, including sensitive skin
• Suitable age: Adults and children aged 3 years and over
• Key ingredient: Organic honey
• Key essential oils: Orange and mandarin
• Fragrance: Fresh, sweet and uplifting citrus
• Certification: Certified Organic
• Cruelty-Free: Yes
• Vegetarian Approved: Yes
• Vegan: No — it contains honey
• Refillable: Yes, at participating stores
• Packaging: Bottle and cap components should be recycled according to local recycling facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Neal’s Yard Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel?

It is a moisturising bath and shower gel formulated with organic honey, orange essential oil, mandarin essential oil and aloe vera. It gently cleanses the skin while providing a fresh, uplifting citrus aroma.

2. What does Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel smell like?

It has a sweet, fresh and uplifting citrus fragrance, combining the bright aroma of orange with the softer, sweeter character of mandarin and the distinctive warmth of honey.

3. Does it contain honey?

Yes. It contains Mel/Honey, and the honey is listed as an organic ingredient. Neal’s Yard Remedies states that its honey is sourced from cooperatives in Mexico.

4. Is Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel vegan?

No. Because the formula contains honey, it should not be described as vegan.

It is, however, listed as Vegetarian Approved.

5. Is it cruelty-free?

Yes. Neal’s Yard Remedies lists the product as Cruelty-Free.

6. Is it certified organic?

Yes. The product is listed by Neal’s Yard Remedies as Certified Organic.

7. Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Neal’s Yard Remedies states that it is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

However, it contains essential oils and naturally occurring fragrance components such as limonene and linalool. Anyone with known allergies or sensitivities should check the complete ingredient list before use.

8. Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Neal’s Yard Remedies states that the product is suitable for the whole family, including children aged 3 years and over.

9. Can it be used as both a shower gel and bath product?

Yes. It can be massaged into damp skin in the shower or added to running bathwater for an aromatic soak.

10. Does it contain orange essential oil?

Yes. It contains Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, an orange peel oil, listed as organic.

11. Does it contain mandarin essential oil?

Yes. Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil is included in the formula and provides a sweet citrus aroma.

12. Does it contain aloe vera?

Yes. The formula contains Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder. Neal’s Yard Remedies describes its organic aloe vera as a natural humectant that attracts moisture and helps soothe and condition the skin.

13. Does it contain glycerin?

Yes. Glycerin is the third ingredient in the current published ingredient list and acts as a humectant, helping attract moisture.

14. Does it contain synthetic perfume?

The current published ingredient list does not include a conventional Parfum/Fragrance ingredient. Its characteristic aroma comes from orange and mandarin oils and other botanical ingredients. Naturally occurring fragrance constituents such as limonene and linalool are declared separately.

15. Does it contain parabens?

No parabens appear in the current published ingredient list.

16. Is it suitable for everyday use?

It is designed as an everyday bath and shower cleanser and can be incorporated into a regular body-care routine. If your skin is particularly sensitive, discontinue use if irritation occurs.

17. Does it create a good lather?

Yes. The formula contains plant-based cleansing agents including lauryl glucoside and cocamidopropyl betaine, which help create a gentle lather when massaged onto damp skin.

18. Can I use it directly on my face?

It is formulated and marketed as a bath and shower body product, not as a facial cleanser. For facial cleansing, use a product specifically formulated for the face.

19. Is the bottle refillable?

Yes. Neal’s Yard Remedies states that the 295ml Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel bottle can be refilled at participating stores. The brand currently offers a £2 saving per bottle when customers return a clean, dry original bottle for a refill.

20. How does Bee Lovely help bees?

The Bee Lovely collection supports bee-friendly initiatives. Neal’s Yard Remedies currently states that 3% of sales from the Bee Lovely Collection goes to charities that help protect bees.

21. Is Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel a good gift?

Yes. Its attractive Bee Lovely theme, uplifting citrus fragrance and versatile bath-and-shower format make it a popular gift choice. It can also be combined with other Bee Lovely products to create a self-care gift set.

22. What size is the product?

The bottle contains 295ml of Bath & Shower Gel.

23. What is the difference between Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel and a normal shower gel?

Bee Lovely is designed for both showering and bathing. Its formula combines gentle cleansing ingredients with organic honey, orange and mandarin oils, giving it a moisturising and aromatic character.

24. Is the product suitable for men and women?

Yes. The fresh citrus fragrance and body-wash formulation make it suitable for anyone who enjoys a naturally scented bath or shower product.

Sustainability & Bee-Friendly Values

The Bee Lovely range is designed around Neal’s Yard Remedies' commitment to supporting bee populations and communities.

The brand states that its organic honey is sourced from three cooperatives in Mexico, supporting local livelihoods through ethical projects. The Bee Lovely range also contributes a percentage of sales to charities working to protect bees.

The 295ml bottle is also refillable at participating Neal’s Yard Remedies stores, helping reduce packaging waste.

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Although Neal’s Yard Remedies states that the product is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it contains honey, essential oils and naturally occurring fragrance constituents including limonene and linalool. Check the complete ingredient list before use if you have known allergies or sensitivities.

Always check the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredients and usage instructions, as formulations may be changed by the manufacturer.