Since its founding in 1828, Guerlain has been blending nature and science to create innovative formulas. Honey, renowned for its remarkable benefits since ancient times, plays a central role in this approach, becoming an essential ingredient in the maison’s research. With this vision, fifteen years ago, Abeille Royale was born, a skincare line focused on the restorative power of bee-derived products.
Guerlain’s research led it to the island of Ouessant, off the coast of Brittany, where the Black Bee produces an exceptional honey with unique regenerative properties. Through BeeLab™, a platform dedicated to studying honey’s reparative potential, the brand has deepened its understanding of skin healing mechanisms and their connection to ageing. This work revealed that certain varieties of honey can stimulate skin regeneration over time, helping to preserve a youthful complexion.
Now, Guerlain takes a new step forward with Youth Watery Oil Serum, exploring an innovative approach based on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are essential for skin renewal. Recent studies have shown that with age and oxidative stress, these cells lose their reparative ability, making it necessary to protect and revitalise them to maintain skin’s firmness and radiance.
For this new creation, Guerlain has selected three rare Black Bee honeys – from Ouessant, Ireland, and Norway – combining them with royal jelly to enhance their reparative effects. These sustainably sourced ingredients are rich in bioactive compounds that stimulate the skin’s natural processes.
The texture of Youth Watery Oil Serum, a fusion of oil and water, penetrates deeply into the epidermis, promoting intensive regeneration without compromising sensory refinement. With 99% naturally derived ingredients, this serum offers a luxurious yet effective skincare experience, restoring freshness, comfort, and a renewed youthful glow.
