Did you know that honey is as prized and regulated in Italy as wine, cheese and olive oil? Most Americans think of honey as that little bear they keep in their cabinet and add to tea or toast, every now and then.

But the Romans and Egyptians and even their Gods recognized the value of this sweet nectar. It is one of the most ancient of foods. Beekeeping can be traced back to the Ancient Egyptians themselves.

There is a delicate relationship between the bees, plants and the whole honey-making process. The flavor of the honey gathered from the hives depends on the region and the flowers the bees “visit.” That is why there is acacia, chestnut, violet, orange blossom, alfalfa, sage and clover honey, to name a few.

Honey and the Honeybee were the inspiration for our Bella Divina 99% natural beeswax lip balms with shea and cocoa butters. We were inspired by our four floral scents of Firenze, Roma, Palermo and Venezia to create a complimentary scent that would reflect the region…..as the honeybee might fly.

Firenze Honeybee Lip Balm brings to mind the fresh citrus and mint filled breezes of Tuscany with the refreshing combination of lemon, spearmint and honey,

Roma Honeybee Lip Balm rests on a bed of roses blended with the aromatic richness of vanilla. Did you know that CHANEL scents all of their lipstick with rose?

Palermo Honeybee Lip Balm is “mille fiore” ~ a thousand flowers of southern Italy. This coastal region is famous for flower markets where it’s blossoms get shipped to destinations all over the world.

Venezia Honeybee Lip Balm captures the exotic essence of Chai Tea and Vanilla brought in from far-away lands.

Whether you’re sipping Prosecco, gabbing with your girlfriends, or kissing that special someone, every Diva’s lips should always be perfectly soft and feeling Diva-licious.

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