About
Olive & Bee
Olive & Bee Intimate Cream was named a Top Aussie Product! Olive & Bee Intimate Cream is uniquely Australian, made from just extra virgin olive oil and beeswax.
The Story Behind Olive & Bee’s Development
Innovative Natural Solutions for Pelvic Health
Claire Osterstock is a Physiotherapist in Adelaide, Australia, with a special interest in helping women and men with the management of pelvic pain. One part of Claire’s role is to advise on personal lubricants, but Claire was disappointed with what was currently on the market.
Almost all lubricants contain synthetic chemicals and preservatives, which can cause irritation. They can interfere with the sensitive vaginal tissues, and clients would often report burning and itching after their use. Most women are also not comfortable buying lubricants, mostly due to their names and packaging.
As a result, Claire teamed up with a compounding pharmacist and went about creating a new, all-natural, intimate cream.
The Birth of Olive & Bee: A Natural Intimate Cream
26 recipes later, the perfect product was created!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil was chosen as a base, as it is naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal, and is high in antioxidants, hence is self-preserving without the need to add chemical preservatives. Olive Oil also has a low comedogenic rating, hence it is less likely to block pores than other oils such as coconut oil.
It was formulated with beeswax as this is a natural thickener with anti-inflammatory properties. Both substances are anhydrous, which means they have low water activity, hence don’t grow nasty bacteria, fungi or mould. The low water content also means that they won’t interfere with vaginal pH or osmolarity.
Finally, an Intimate Cream That’s 100% Natural
Why We Chose “Intimate Cream” Over “Personal Lubricant”
We have decided to use the term “Intimate Cream” as opposed to “Personal Lubricant”. Firstly, this has less of a sexual connotation, and we feel it makes the purchase easier. Secondly, this product has multiple uses apart from intercourse! Women can experience vaginal dryness from several causes, and Olive & Bee may improve comfort and wellbeing. In fact it can be used as a body moisturiser and it makes a great massage oil.
Versatile Uses for Olive & Bee Intimate Cream
- Intimate Cream for sensitive vulval and vaginal tissues
- Massage oil
- Body Moisturiser
Simple & Pure Ingredients
- Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pure Beeswax
Olive & Bee on Healthy Life Hacks podcast
Dealing with vaginal dryness and pelvic floor prolapse.
The Present Day Wise Woman – Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies
“Claire Osterstock, a fanny physiotherapist located in Adelaide, South Australia, specialises in helping both women and men manage pelvic pain. Frequently approached for recommendations on personal lubricants, Claire noticed a lack of natural options in the market, dominated by products with synthetic chemicals and preservatives. Motivated by this, she developed her own brand, Olive and Bee, which offers a 100% natural personal lubricant. In this episode, Jen chats with Claire about her journey and the creation of Olive and Bee.”
Olive & Bee Intimate Cream with physio Claire Osterstock
Australian #physiotherapist, Claire Osterstock, joins the podcast to talk all about one of my favourite #vaginal #lubricants, in which she created, called Olive & Bee. Claire shares her insights about what it takes to turn an idea into a product and get it on the market, as well as what it took for her to become successful in the process. This episode has some very cool science-y and fun facts about #lube that I never knew.