Changing and improving the size, depth, and area of wrinkles on the skin by close to 12% after using bee venom for 12 weeks

“The need to fight the damage caused by aging and preserve your skin’s healthy, bright, and fresh appearance is shared by many of us. Whereas similar to other bodily organs, skin also undergoes physical changes with the passage of time. Some reasons for these changes include excessive exposure to the sun, as well as natural aging over the years. When combined with the reduced formation of collagen and the decline in elasticity, the result is that wrinkles appear in many areas – including the face.

The desire to improve the appearance of skin led to the development of various cosmetics based on many preparations – including honeybee venom. Similarly to other compounds effective in multiple areas, bee venom’s anti-inflammatory activity has also been known for many years. In fact, it is in regular use in traditional medicine and can treat multiple medical issues including increasing physical resilience, improving the activity of the circulatory system, and more.

That said, research findings from recent years consistently show that bee venom is rich in additional essential compounds that can help men and women across a wide range of age groups. These ingredients make it extra effective also as a cosmetic in terms of improving the appearance of your facial skin.

So what is bee venom, actually?

Bee venom is a colorless liquid secreted in bee sting. Researchers who studied bee venom drew fascinating conclusions about its composition, proving once again the richness and complexity of nature. The studies found that the venom’s anti-inflammatory makeup includes enzymes, sugars, minerals, and amino acids. Melittin, a compound of 26 amino acids, makes up about 50% of the weight of the venom. Further studies have shown that it has antiviral and antibacterial activity. For the sake of comparison, the anti-inflammatory potency of the compound is four times greater than that of cortisone.

Thanks to its unique chemical structure, the amino acids in bee venom dissolve the envelopes of skin cells, making it possible for additional ingredients to effectively penetrate the cells. This differs from other preparations, which stay on top of the skin. Collection of the material from bee stings makes it possible to use it for a range of skin-beneficial purposes as part of a sophisticated pro-aging treatment regimen. In case you’re wondering, it’s important to note that modern collection techniques do not harm bees! The extraction of the bee venom used in Bmanuka products is based on an innovative patent developed by scientists in New Zealand and includes a steel net with a very low electric current. The bees it attracts instinctively present their stings. The venom that falls is collected, purified, and processed for freeze-drying.

The use of bee venom in skincare

The extensive effects of bee venom on the skin have led to its successful inclusion in a broad range of cosmetic treatments. Starting from acne treatment, and including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (skin asthma) as well as improvement in the appearance of skin wrinkles. For example, a study by a group of researchers from Australia and South Korea showed that cosmetics containing bee venom substantially improved the condition of those tested with acne vulgaris (inflammatory acne).

A study by researchers at the Dermatology Dept. at Kunming Medical University in China had more fascinating findings. In the framework of the research, a group of bacteria known to cause acne was studied. It was found that bee venom has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects against these bacteria. Thus making it possible to treat not only the problem but also the factors leading to it.

The secret world of bees and pro-aging – How does bee venom affect wrinkles?

In addition to stimulating the healing processes of damaged skin cells and improving acne, bee venom has been successful in having a positive influence on skin aging. A group of researchers that examined the effects of bee venom serum on mature skin found impressive results that surprised all participants. The study’s findings – published in 2015 – showed that treatment with bee venom serum improved participants’ facial wrinkles according to multiple criteria – shrinking overall wrinkle area, the number of wrinkles, and their depth.

The trial lasted 12 weeks, during which the women were instructed to use the product twice daily. Researchers noted that substantial changes were visible between both groups of women as soon as 8 weeks of using the serum. At the end of the eighth week, all serum users were observed to have a 6.64% reduction in the stated markers, and at the end of the 12th week, the reduction reached 11.83%. The researchers praised not just these results but also the rapid action of bee venom in these contexts.

The results discovered in the above study, as well as in other studies, are based on a number of the characteristics of bee venom, particularly how it acts on contact with the skin. To lead to changes in the appearance of the skin, products need to delve under its surface layer. However, not every product successfully penetrates the deepest layer from the outset, and with age, this becomes even more difficult. That’s exactly why not every cosmetic preparation successfully creates a major change in facial skin.

How are cosmetics that include bee venom beneficial in comparison to cosmetics without this ingredient? Firstly, when bee venom contacts the skin, it creates the effect of a bee sting – blood flow to the area increases, as well as various nutrients that reinforce collagen and elastin production. In addition to accelerating production of elastin, collagen, and skin cells, bee venom also serves as a carrier for additional ingredients, such as manuka honey and hyaluronic acid – found in Bmanuka products. This enables them to easily penetrate the deeper layers of the skin and thus create the substantial effect skin needs with age.

Is bee venom “nature’s Botox”?

Combining the activities we’ve listed makes it possible for bee venom to help the natural renewal of skin cells and reinforce elasticity. The result: skin that looks firmer and smoother, as well as reducing the fine lines that accumulate with age.

If these descriptions remind you of Botox treatments to some extent, you’re not alone. Bee venom has already won accolades as “Nature’s Botox” since it doesn’t just contribute to a unified skin tone but also creates firmer look. Indeed, the compounds found in bee venom help create a similar effect to Botox by controlling the muscles in the face and reducing expression lines.

What, if any, are the differences between Botox and bee venom-based preparations? Botox treatments have two chief advantages for facial skin – they treat the signs of aging (the wrinkles themselves) as well as the cause (repetitive muscle movements). Therefore, by relaxing the muscle causing the wrinkle, the treatments create immediate and long-lasting results. That said, Botox requires patients to make use of the services of a professional and undergo regular (and costly) injections. Thus, treatment may not be suitable for all – whether due to fear of needles, concerns of an unnatural result or muscle injury, as well as the need for repeated treatments. Cosmetics based on bee venom may not be designed to replace leading cosmetic procedures, but they have visible results and are simple to use at home. In your free time, by simple application, and as part of your daily care routine. Furthermore, bee venom is a natural and healthy ingredient, which unlike Botox does not involve the risk of muscle injury. That’s why those seeking to enjoy nature’s benefits can make the most of products like this.

Bee venom in Bmanuka products

Bmanuka’s series of cosmetics products helps care for skin and reduce wrinkles thanks to bee venom, manuka honey and a range of other powerful ingredients. The products are designed for daily use, and meet every need related to care routines with the help of products such as facial serum, day cream, night cream, facial cleansing gel, and more. Use of these products promote natural skin production of collagen and elastin, thus helping make skin look smoother, firmer, and younger, in addition to fighting wrinkles and other signs of age.

It’s important to note that Bmanuka products aren’t only for adults – they can also be used to get ahead of and treat the first signs of aging. Failure to treat the small changes that accumulate on the skin may at later stages make more intensive treatments necessary – such as Botox injections. By using products that contain bee venom, you can reinforce the production of primary skin proteins that become rarer with age – thus returning your skin’s lost flexibility and preventing a deterioration in your condition.

Unlike treatments that combine non-natural preparations, Bmanuka’s products are based entirely on natural and recommended ingredients. Free of parabens, SLS, pthalates, and other preservatives. That’s why, if you want to be as kind as possible to your skin – naturally and with scientifically-backed components – Bmanuka products, which contain bee venom, are the right choice.”