BEE VENOM
Let’s first introduce you to our superstar, the reason why we exist. Bee venom has recently offered an exciting answer to one of our most daunting issues – aging. Studies show that the use of this ingredient may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It is believed that the topical Bee Venom can potentially trigger an increase in the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, thereby making it look and feel plumper, tighter and younger. ² Bee venom is also known to be comprised of 18 naturally occurring, skin loving components such as enzymes, amino acids and peptides. ³ While bee venom steals the show, our products would never feel as thrilling as they do without the use of other essential skin care ingredients, ingredients that have been healing our skin for ages. Let’s take a look at some of our other superstars.
GREEN TEA
One ingredient that stands out in our support cast is green tea, an ingredient that can potentially offer anti inflammatory benefits to the skin. 4 Many studies have pointed out its antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic capability. Studies conducted on human skin have also shown that green tea polyphenols may be able to prevent UVB-induced immune suppression. Finally, green tea is very rich in EGCG, an antioxidant that may reduce UV damage and prevent the breakdown of collagen. 5 6
COLLAGEN
Speaking of collagen, did you know that the collagen production in our skin diminishes as we age and lack of collagen can cause premature aging? 7 Collagen is the is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is the building block of your skin, bones, and muscles. Many environmental factors like sun exposure and pollution contribute to the breakdown of collagen as well, which is why many people experience premature skin aging. So assisting the skin by adding topical collagen through your skin care routine makes sense, doesn’t it?
RETINYL PALMITATE
Retinyl palmitate, an ester of vitamin A, is one of the most talked about ingredients in the world of skin care. Vitamin A has hundreds of studies to its name, and is considered to be one of the top anti-aging ingredients on the planet. It stimulates the production of collagen in the skin and also helps in accelerating skin renewal. 8
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Sodium hyaluronate occurs naturally in the skin, which makes it a great non-toxic solution for skincare. Sodium hyaluronate also has the ability to attract and retain moisture. 9 This makes it one of the best hydrating ingredients to look for in your skin care products.
“SNAKE” VENOM
We have a special guest in Venofye, the star of the ViperLift Collection. You will find it as Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, a peptide that mimics Waglerin-1 which is found in Temple Viper venom. While you probably think of snake venom as harmful, it can actually produce anti-aging benefits when applied topically to the skin. Through years of research, it was found that snake venom temporarily inhibits muscle activity, which prevents and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.10 No bites, just younger looking skin.
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4598227/
2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3732424/
3 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258650193_Studies_on_Bee_Venom_and_Its_Medical_Uses
4 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10926734
5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3390139/
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18226437/
7 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1606623/
8https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292011349_The_effect_of_retinyl_palmitate_on_skin_composition_and_morphometry
9https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/sodium-hyaluronate
10 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2923951/