Yesterday we wrote about how the average person can help support efforts to revive the decreasing bee population. One of the suggestions was to support the manufacturers of bee-related products, so we thought it might also be helpful to point you in the right direction as to where you can find some of these items.

Burt's Bees seemed to be the natural place to start since we also recommended you take a look at their line of beeswax products. The company originally started in 1984 selling beeswax candles using the by-product from beekeeper Burt Shavitz's business. The company became successful quickly, but it wasn't until 1989 that Roxanne Quimby, Burt's partner, found a 19th century book containing recipes for homemade personal care products, which inspired the company to branch out into making natural soaps and perfumes as well as candles. Lip balm was added soon after and remains one of the company's most successful products to date.

The company prides itself on creating over 150 items that are 99 per cent natural. Every product contains a "natural bar" that indicates the percentage of natural ingredients contained in it. There are no artificial colors or preservatives found in the products; instead beta-carotene, chlorophyll are used to provide color and natural preservatives such as the ones found in sugar enzymes are used. Burt's Bees also tries to use as little in the way of fragrance components as possible, and all of the fragrances sold by the company as phthalate-free.

The packaging has been designed to reflect the company's commitment to natural products; all of the packaging is made from recycled materials that are also fully recyclable.

Finally, the company takes care to follow the natural production cycles of bees, so that the bees' environment is never harmed when the beeswax is harvested.

Pinky's Picks:

Beeswax Lip Balm - This lip balm is easily one of the most popular products in the Burt's Bees line. Coconut oil and sunflower oil are combined with beeswax to keep your lips soft and moisturized, whether they're drying out from the constant air-conditioning running in your office or from sitting outside on the beach for the day.

Baby Bee Skin Creme - The products are made exclusively for adults. The Babe Bee line offers products such as this soothing aloe vera and beeswax-infused cream that will provide relief to dry, sensitive diaper-ravaged areas.

Body Nectar Softening Set - Keep your skin as soft as your baby's from head-to-toe with this set that includes Homey & Jojoba Foot Creme, Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Honey & Jojoba Hand Creme and Honey Lip Balm.

Hand Salve - If your hands require a little more relief than lotion can provide, try this salve containing botanical oils and beeswax, recommended for rough, dry hands.

Burt's Bees products are available at many popular retailers nationwide. Hit the jump to explore their extensive line of products, find out what location near you sells them and to place an order if you can't locate a product in-store.

» Burt's Bees (Official Site)