Honey and Bee Products in Cosmetics

A great many cosmetic products today contain honey, royal jelly or propolis. And it’s no wonder. Honey has healing effects and contains plenty of vitamins and minerals that nourish and protect the skin. Last but not least, honey cosmetics smell wonderful.

Honey and its use in cosmetics

As already mentioned, honey contains plenty of vitamins (A, B-group vitamins, C, D, E, H, K) and minerals (potassium, iron, calcium and many others). It also contains enzymes. Honey nourishes and hydrates the skin and fights harmful free radicals. It therefore helps the skin to age more slowly. Honey can also soothe the complexion, reduce various scars and lessen the visibility of pigmentation spots. Honey cosmetics are suitable for all skin types and are generally well tolerated.

Honey also has its place in hair cosmetics. It nourishes the hair fibres, cares for the hair roots and at the same time hydrates and soothes the scalp.

Tip for you: If you have cracked and dry lips, try a honey lip balm.

Royal jelly

Royal jelly is produced by worker bees and is used to feed the queen bee and larvae. Royal jelly is therefore very rare, and it is likely to become even rarer in the future. Bee colonies on our planet are declining.

Royal jelly contains vitamins A, C, D, B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8 and B12, iron, potassium, chromium, manganese, 20 amino acids and nucleic acid. It is a great nourishing elixir for the skin, with rejuvenating and regenerative effects. It is also used in hair cosmetics. It strengthens hair and hair follicles, boosts circulation and hydrates the scalp, and delays greying. Damaged and weak hair becomes firmer and stronger thanks to it.

Propolis

Propolis (also known as bee glue) is, alongside honey and royal jelly, one of the most popular bee products. It has excellent antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It is known for its regenerative effects on the complexion, hair and the skin of the whole body. We also find it in products intended for oral care.

Tip for you: Propolis can rid your complexion of blackheads. You can use it to care for problematic skin. Propolis also removes dandruff and works against excessive hair loss.

Try, for example, sheet masks, face masks, face creams, lip balms and more.

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