After more than three years as an ambassador for the French house Guerlain, and getting to know its creative universe very closely, Blanca Suárez traveled to the island of Ouessant, located off the coast of French Brittany and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, to discover one of the emblematic places of the maison.
On this island, isolated from pollution thanks to its privileged location, Guerlain beekeepers take special care of the Black Bee, a species typical of Ouessant and from which two of the company's essential assets are obtained: honey and royal jelly
"I had wanted to go to Ouessant for a long time, and due to the pandemic, we were unable to travel until now. It is a unique place, without a doubt: its beauty has impressed me, and it is wonderful to be able to be there where nature is so protected. It has been a precious experience", explained the actress.
On the island, the artist understood the important role that bees play in our ecosystem and how important they are for biodiversity: "I did not know that 70% of the plants depend on them: that is why it is so important to prevent them from being in danger how they are now and that there are actions like this one by Ouessant, aimed at protecting them. I was impressed to learn up close how they are organized and how they work, it is fascinating".
On the island, Blanca had the opportunity to become a beekeeper for a day and learn more about the work of these people with the bees. "I never thought I would dress up in a beekeeper outfit and have them so close. The idea impressed me, but as they explained to me and I got to know the universe of bees, I realized that they are calmer than we imagine, and that allowed me to be very calm. I was accompanied by the expert beekeepers of Guerlain, and for that reason I was not afraid at any time, "says the actress.
After three years as an ambassador for the brand, this experience allowed the artist to discover first-hand the maison's savoir faire and delve even deeper into the development of the cosmetic products they produce thanks to the work of these little pollinators.
