Bee-derived skincare ingredients are nothing new – they have been used for centuries all over the world. However, bee skincare has experienced somewhat of a resurgence lately, to the point where bee-derived ingredients are now being increasingly found in skincare products.
Why is bee skincare trending once again? Join Venofye as we explain!
New to Bee Skincare? Here’s What All of the Buzz is About
From the Ancient Egyptians to the Romans to modern-day times, there’s one simple reason why bee skincare keeps trending: it works, and there are countless studies out there to back this up. In fact, not only are bee-derived ingredients used in skincare, but they’re a go-to in many circumstances in the medical field too.
What exactly does bee skincare do for the skin? This depends on the specific ingredients you use. However, most share a few similarities, with their high antioxidant content being one. Bee-derived ingredients tend to also be intensely moisturizing, with many offering mild exfoliation benefits that brighten up the look of the skin. Just about every bee skincare ingredient has a soothing effect on the complexion, too. They lower the feeling of inflammation in the skin, restoring the sensation of balance and health.
Popular Bee-Derived Skincare Ingredients
While there may be some common threads that tie all bee-derived skincare ingredients together, they’re all unique in their own way, making it worth knowing what each one is all about:
Bee Venom
Bee venom is exactly what it sounds like – the venom used by bees to sting you. When applied topically, it gives the complexion a boost, resulting in a plumper and firmer finish. Bee venom reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles too, while also evening out how smooth the skin’s texture feels.
Of course, let’s not forget about the antioxidants in bee venom. The substances within this ingredient exhibit strong antioxidant activities, making bee venom a superstar at repairing the look of environmental damage.
Although many may only just be learning about the power behind bee venom, it’s an ingredient that Venofye has championed from the start. Each and every one of our products contains the ingredient, making it so easy to incorporate it into any stage of your skincare routine.
Honey
Honey is loved for its intense hydrating properties. It acts as a humectant, meaning that it binds moisture to the skin. However, unlike many other humectants, honey also encourages the skin to retain that newfound moisture by keeping the skin barrier feeling better supported.
Although it may feel thick and gloopy, honey is a great ingredient to use on acne-prone skin. Not only does it help to clear up the complexion, but the way in which it soothes the feeling of inflammation helps to prevent the appearance of future breakouts.
Of course, honey is packed with antioxidants. In addition to this, it has mild exfoliating effects, thanks to certain enzymes. These help the skin to shed its dead cells, revealing the brighter-looking cells beneath.
Beeswax
Beeswax is a natural wax that’s secreted and used by bees. It consists of a mixture of fatty acids and alcohols, giving it hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties that can be useful in skincare.
Primarily, beeswax is used in skincare because of its emollient and occlusive properties. It forms a breathable seal over the skin’s surface. This keeps moisture locked in while ensuring that the skin feels protected against environmental aggressors. However, this ingredient is also revered for how it soothes the feeling of inflammation. It is packed with skin-loving nutrients, too.
The best part? Beeswax can safely be used on all skin types. It’s non-comedogenic, meaning that it won’t clog pores on oily skin, yet it’s also richly moisturizing enough for dry skin.
If you’d like to add beeswax to your skincare routine, the Venofye ViperLift Bio Cream makes that easy. This hydrating face cream not only gives the skin a huge moisture boost, but it’s also packed with peptides, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Propolis
Propolis is a sticky substance that bees collect from certain plants. It’s made up of over 180 different compounds, from flavonoids and fatty acids to essential oils and waxes. Bees use propolis to seal and protect their hives, which is similar to the effect that propolis has when used on the complexion.
Thanks to its dense array of antioxidants, propolis leaves the skin feeling better protected against environmental damage. It works to repair the look of existing damage, too, while also soothing the feeling of inflammation and irritation.
Again, this is a bee skincare ingredient that can be used on all skin types. It offers something for everyone and can be beneficial in any type of topical product.
Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a protein-rich substance that queen bees exclusively feed on. It’s an important food source for bee larvae (baby bees) to start with too, due to how nutrient-rich it is.
In addition to proteins, royal jelly consists of fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and more. As you can imagine, this makes it an attractive ingredient in the skincare world. It’s often used in products that are designed to support and preserve the complexion as it ages.
Does Bee Skincare Have Any Side Effects?
With many of these bee skincare ingredients being so powerful, do they come with any side effects?
Unless you happen to be allergic to bee stings, then no. Although they may be able to work magic on your appearance, these ingredients, as we’ve discussed, don’t tend to irritate. Instead, they have a soothing effect on the complexion, which keeps your skin feeling calm while the other compounds work their magic.
Does It Hurt the Bees?
With bees being an animal, it’s important to consider the ethical implications behind bee skincare. This is why many skincare enthusiasts shun certain bee-derived ingredients in favor of others.
Harvesting royal jelly, for example, is extremely invasive and stressful for the bees involved. It can’t really be done in an ethical way. Meanwhile, other ingredients, like bee venom, beeswax, and honey, can be harvested in a sustainable way that doesn’t cause any harm to the bees, which is why these are the bee-derived ingredients you’ll find at Venofye. Propolis sits somewhere in the middle – although it can be extracted ethically, it’s difficult and costly to do so.
Which Other Skincare Ingredients Pair Well With Bee-Derived Ingredients?
With bee skincare products now on the rise, knowing which to pick can be tricky. Our advice? Look for formulas containing some of the following ingredients, as each one pairs beautifully with the bee-derived ingredients we featured earlier:
Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid, as well as its salt form of sodium hyaluronate, is known for being an incredible humectant. Like honey, it binds moisture to the skin, making the two a super-hydrating pair.
However, sodium hyaluronate works beautifully with bee venom as well. The intense hydration that it provides plumps up the look of the skin in the same way that bee venom does. Use the two together, and your skin will quickly look impressively smooth and voluminous. This combination is one of the reasons why the Venofye Blossom Bee Advanced Wrinkle Corrector is such a hit!
Aloe Vera
As we’ve mentioned earlier, every bee-derived ingredient used in skincare works to soothe the feeling of inflammation. Therefore, pairing those ingredients with others that do the same can be a great way to finally counter the look of redness and damage.
Aloe vera is an ingredient that’s revered for doing just that. When joined by bee venom, the two quickly leave the skin feeling calm, balanced, and fresh. They both help with hydration too, giving you skin that feels softer and more supple.
The Venofye Blossom Bee Facial Toner brings these two ingredients together. With a blend of aloe vera and bee venom, along with extracts from chamomile and cucumber, it immediately leaves the skin feeling revived and refreshed.
Vitamin C
Many would say that vitamin C is skincare’s most loved antioxidant. It’s recommended by just about everyone for just about everything. It’s not all hype either – this ingredient really can make a huge difference to the look of the skin, primarily due to its powerful antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants always work best when they’re used in conjunction with other antioxidants. While there are plenty of other antioxidants that vitamin C can be combined with, blending it with the potent antioxidant properties of bee venom enables your skin to really benefit from how protected and replenished these compounds will make it feel.
This is why both vitamin C and bee venom play key roles in the Venofye Blossom Bee Vitamin C Serum. To further enhance the antioxidant activity of this serum, other antioxidant-rich ingredients have been included too, including vitamins A and E.
Peptides
Some bee skincare ingredients, like bee venom, honey, and beeswax, leave the skin barrier feeling stronger and more resilient when faced with environmental aggressors. Combining those ingredients with peptides, which also have a similar effect on the skin barrier, enables you to double up on those benefits.
This clever combination is exactly what you’ll find in the Venofye Iron Bee Boosting Serum. In this formula, bee venom comes together with a duo of barrier-loving peptides. Collagen and sodium hyaluronate provide extra support, as well as moisture, while vitamin C makes an appearance too!
Thinking About Giving the Bee Skincare Trend a Try?
With bee skincare capable of helping with such a wide range of visible skin concerns, it’s only natural to be curious about giving it a try. After all, these are ingredients that have been used for centuries, so perhaps they could be exactly what your skin has been waiting for!
Of course, ingredient quality is key, so make sure that you only purchase bee skincare products from reputable brands, like Venofye. With bee venom featured in each one of our products, it won’t be hard to incorporate this ingredient into your routine.
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