I spent more than four years developing a vegan-friendly version of my famous ABEETOXIN® Bee Venom creams. One that would have the same amazing anti-ageing properties but use only ingredients powered by plants.

I developed my super ingredient NETTATOXIN® from the carefully extracted sting of the common British nettle. It works because the venom of the nettle causes a reaction similar to that of bees when they sting – the skin goes into rapid repair on first contact. This helps to heal blemishes and redness leaving you with a lifted, more radiant complexion.

To celebrate World Vegan Day on Tuesday November 1, here are my favourite Nettle Venom hero products.

NETTLE VENOM CREAM: For a lifted, more radiant complexion, it's 100% vegan yet still offers potent anti-ageing properties.

This ground-breaking cream contains our patented NETTATOXIN® formula which is created using the carefully extracted sting of the common British nettle. Use morning and night after your cleansing routine. The skin continues this healing action – think of it like of course of treatments – smoothing lines as it does so.

NETTLE VENOM EYES: Designed to ease puffiness and dark circles around the eyes while relaxing fine lines and wrinkles.

When you apply Nettle Venom Eyes the body’s natural defence starts to heal; of course, there’s no damage or pain but the skin is tricked into thinking there has been. By using it daily, it will tackle those tell-tale dark circles and fine lines that we all get as we age.

NETTLE VENOM SERUM: This exciting addition to our vegan skincare range contains our innovative NETTATOXIN® to tighten skin.

Nettle Venom Serum boasts vitamins A, C and K as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium – all of which are amazing for the complexion. It's non-greasy and suitable for all skin types. And because it’s extremely nourishing, you’ll notice the benefits immediately.

INNER NETTLE SHOOTS: These skin-saving supplements contain a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins A, C and K, as well as several B vitamins.

They also contain calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. Defend against damage from free radicals, while ensuring skin is balanced.

NETTLE VENOM POLISH: This anti-ageing exfoliator rivals our best-selling Bee Polish but using only ingredients gifted by nature.

With its clever blend of phytotherapy ingredients – including nettle leaves, echinacea and maple sap – Nettle Polish helps to alleviate fine lines, lighten pigmentation and extract toxins.

AND FOR CHRISTMAS … GIVE THE GIFT OF NATURE

Our Christmas Vegan Gift Set contains everything you need for a radiant, healthy complexion long after the nut roast has been polished off. There's a 50ml Nettle Venom Anti-Ageing Cream and 30ml Peppermint Hydrogel, as well as our Nettle Venom Serum and Nettle Polish for £145.