Beauty & the Bees
The power of bee propolis in skincare
We’ve known for decades the importance of our friendly neighborhood pollinator on our food supply - the unassuming honey bee. But more recently we’ve begun to discover significant biological benefits of honey, beeswax, pollen, venom and propolis, many of which are very beneficial to the skin. WARNING - THOSE WITH BEE ALLERGIES SHOULD AVOID USING BEAUTY PRODUCTS CONTAINING BEE PRODUCTS UNLESS DOING SO WITH THE ADVICE OF THEIR DOCTORS.
“Propolis has been used for centuries to heal burns, cuts and other wounds and to protect the skin. It’s known to be beneficial for treating scars and has been used to improve skin texture damaged by acne scarring.”
According to data by Pew Research Center, 88% of women between the ages of 30-49 own a smartphone. And that number is even higher for those between 18-29. Moreover, an Asurion Insurance survey showed Americans check their phones an average of 80 times per day or every 12 minutes while awake!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The more time we spend bent over our devices, the more the neck ages. The symptoms of tech neck can be aches, stiff neck, and WRINKLES on the front of the neck.
“WARNING - THOSE WITH BEE ALLERGIES SHOULD AVOID USING BEAUTY PRODUCTS CONTAINING BEE PRODUCTS UNLESS DOING SO WITH THE ADVICE OF THEIR DOCTORS.”
Recent clinical studies have shown that bee venom can reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the skin. Bee venom serum applied to facial wrinkles showed a reduction in wrinkle count, depth and total area. The specific mechanism that caused bee venom to contribute to a reduction of wrinkles is currently unknown, however it is believed it is a combination of anti-inflammatory properties, antiseptic properties and its ability to reverse UV damage.
Propolis has been used for centuries to heal burns, cuts and other wounds and to protect the skin. It’s known to be beneficial for treating scars and has been used to improve skin texture damaged by acne scarring. Propolis can decrease inflammation and is used to treat eczema, psoriasis and has even been used to reverse the effects of UV damage to skin.
It should be noted that products made from bee products are not vegan. Further, bees use propolis to construct their hives. Harvesting propolis can cause damage to the hive and the bees and is therefore not a sustainable practice.
