Skincare and anti-aging are very trending topics for the past few years. There are many factors that are making the topic trend. Changing lifestyle and 
growing population of older people are just two amongst many reasons.
Human society has progressed through the ages, increasing in structure, numbers, and complexity. We have an unprecedented total population, greater than any time in human history. This has led to high competition for resources and led to a rise in competition. Hence, the struggle for resources and high competition has led to rise in work stress. At the same time, the environment has also come under stress due to over-exploitation of resources. This has led to the menace of environmental pollution.
Stress and growing environmental pollution lead to premature skin aging. And with the progress made in medical sciences, the mortality rate has decreased which directly increased the population of older people.
Both of these issues have brought a need for anti-aging skincare products. Older people and prematurely aging people have a need to keep their skin healthy and young. And that brings us to today’s post. We are going to discuss a few exciting facts about anti-aging skincare that will give you better results in the long run as compared to normal daily skincare routine.
BEES ARE YOUR SKIN’S BEST FRIEND
Do you know what bees do? Of course, you do. Since childhood, this is one of the first things we remember when we start retaining in our kindergarten memories. Bees help plants to pollinate and make honey. We use that honey for various purposes, edible as well as medicinal. And bees produce wax as well.
True, the bees provide us with honey and wax but those are not the only two products that help us. There are at least five different bee products that we can use for our benefit. All of these products have varied medical, chemical and cosmeceutical use.
We have come up with a list of bee products that are useful for your anti-aging skincare routine.
#1 BEE VENOM
I know, I know. It hurts terribly when a bee stings and that is exactly because of its venom. Even if that is true, bee venom is known for its medicinal and anti-aging properties.
A healthy bee’s venom contains melittin which is a chain of peptides with 26 amino acids, which is beneficial for our skin. To understand how we will have to first understand the structure of the skin.
Our skin is made up of several protein fibers like keratin, collagen, and elastin. These protein fibers are the reason why our skin stays plump and elastic but with age and other internal and external factors, the protein gets damaged resulting in skin wrinkling, sagging, and spots.
Out of these, collagen specifically is made of peptide bonds between amino acids. Collagen helps the epidermis to stay smooth and young. Harmful sun rays like UV-A and UV-B and free oxygen radicals break the peptide bonds hence damaging collagen and skin.
But using bee venom topically can increase the number of peptide bonds in your skin. It activates the skin cells. And will, hence, increase and stabilize the number of collagen beneath your skin making it smooth and plump again.
#2 PROPOLIS
Propolis is yet another product that bees make from various tree buds to fix their honeycombs. This substance is reddish-brown in color and has a resin-like texture.
Propolis is also used as a medicine for various diseases like diabetes, dengue fever, and intestinal problems. But most popularly, propolis is used for relief against skin swelling and inflammation.
Propolis contains various phenolic compounds that are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal. It also contains terpenoids, which are long-chain fatty acids that help with the reduction of damage caused by free radicals as it has antioxidant properties.
And not just that, it also helps in healing scars, burns, wounds, and infections. Along with that, propolis also increases the rate of cell growth and helps clean the pores and make your skin look bright and fresh.
#3 ROYAL JELLY
Bees secrete a white-colored nutritionally rich substance to feed the bee larvae. This white substance is called Royal jelly. As nutritional as it is to the future queen bees, royal jelly is helpful for humans as well.
Royal jelly is extremely helpful in many diseases like asthma, diabetes, insomnia, and various others. But how does it help the skin?
Royal jelly contains a fatty acid compound which does not only act as an antibiotic but is also an antioxidant. It promotes hormonal regulation which helps keep your body young. Its antioxidative properties reduce the production of free radicals which means less cellular damage caused by reactive oxygen species. This directly promotes skin anti-aging.
Apart from that, royal jelly also increases the process of wound healing by promoting the creation of collagen.
#4 BEESWAX
Bees produce wax to make their honeycomb. They convert the sugar in honey to a flaky white substance which they chew to make it moldable so as to make the beehives.
Similar to other products produced by honeybees, beeswax also has its medicinal uses. Beeswax is a healthy alternative to petroleum jelly whose only content is soft paraffin wax and petroleum byproducts.
Beeswax when applied on the skin topically, it keeps your skin hydrated by retaining its moisture. That way, your skin cells do not get dry and hence it slowers the process of aging as well. It contains vitamin A which helps in promotion of reconstruction of cells hence making your skin stronger. And its anti-inflammatory compounds relieve your skin from any inflammation.
#5 BEE POLLEN
It seems that every product that bees make is inherently good for our skin. Take bee pollen for example. Bee pollen with its anti-aging properties and biologically active compounds has grabbed the attention of many dermatologists and cosmetologists around the world.
Bee pollen has many skin-friendly active compounds like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, phenolic acids, vitamins, and other elements as well. Because of these biological compounds, scientists have found it to be soothing in the face of inflammation, reducing the process of reactive oxygen species and electrophiles (which makes it an antioxidant for anti-aging skincare).
This shows that bee pollen is just as important for anti-aging as other bee products if not more.
#6 HONEY
Honey being the most popular bee-made product is well-known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties. And since long, it has been used for these properties.
But honey has many more properties which can help your skin retain that young, smooth texture and the hydrated glow. Honey contains galangin, pinobanksin, luteolin and other flavonoids which work as antioxidants to reduce cell damage and promote cell growth thus decreasing the rate of skin aging.
But how can you get the most out of it? These components depend on the type of flower as well. There two main flowers whose nectar can give you honey with powerful anti-aging properties. These flowers are Manuka flowers and Coffee plant.
Manuka Honey
Bees produce manuka honey with the nectar they take from the Manuka flowers. Manuka flower’s honey contains antimicrobial and antibacterial compounds that protect your skin from any infections.
Manuka honey is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which slows down the shortening of telomeres (small segments at the end of chromosomes) causing the process of body aging to slow down. It also reduces oxidative stress which is one of the significant reasons for rapid skin aging.
In its raw form, Manuka honey is a great source of amino acids necessary for the formation of new collagen peptide bonds which would ultimately lead to skin anti-aging. It has a relatively low pH value which brings a halt to the microbial activities and is antibacterial so that it reduces the protease activities in wounds. Manuka oil also promotes the function of fibroblasts and increases oxygenation in our bodies.
Coffee Honey
Natural honey may not taste great with your coffee. But that does not stop bees from collecting nectar from the coffee flowers to make coffee honey. Coffee honey has its own set of skin healing properties which can be very beneficial for anti-aging skincare.
Coffee honey contains high levels of vitamin C, caffeine and flavonoids which are primary antioxidants. They help negate the damage caused by the oxidation process of cells and induce cell reparation. It also has high phenolic content which makes it antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial.
Along with this, it stops the production of melanin and other pigments by halting the tyrosinase enzyme which acts as a catalyst in the production of pigments.
Hence, using products with coffee honey as one of its ingredients will help to make your skin glow and plump.
The only brand that consists mostly of these ingredients is Bee Elite Essentials Ageless series. It is a brand whose main focus is on anti-aging using the powerful anti-aging properties of both Bee venom and Manuka honey. Try the Bee Elite Essentials skincare range to feel the difference these ingredients bring to your skin.
BERRIES AREN’T ONLY TO EAT
Berries make great fruit and all, but have you thought that berries can also be great for skin anti-aging? If not, then believe us, you are in for an awesome surprise.
Yes, some berries have many anti-aging properties and compounds that help accelerate the process of protein formation and ROS reduction to decrease damage caused by free radicals.
We are going to discuss the main three berries with high anti-aging properties that can help your skin grow younger, smoother and softer. These three berries are Blueberries, Acai berries, and Bearberries.
#1 BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries offer great nutrition to our bodies and make us consume fewer calories. But another great thing about blueberries is that they have excellent antioxidant properties. Which should probably make them number one on your anti-aging food consumption list.
But consuming will not be enough. Blueberries are the source of vitamin C which is a component responsible for increasing collagen synthesis. This means that it would tighten skin and increase its elasticity.
Other than that, it also contains anthocyanins, which are flavonoids and pigments found in red, purple and blue flower or fruit plants. Anthocyanins help our skin to halt any developing or progressing skin cancer.
Blueberries are a natural source of resveratrol, which is normally found in red wine. Resveratrol is thought to be one of the most effective compounds against skin aging. And studies show that by using it topically it may reduce damage from sun rays and acne.
Stock up on blueberry cosmetics for effective anti-aging skincare, now.
#2 ACAI BERRIES
Similar to blueberries, Acai berries are also a great source of anthocyanins and flavonoids. This means that acai berries also show antioxidant properties as much as blueberries if not more. And looking at it from the skincare point of view, it means less cell damage due to free radicals that come in contact with our skin either from the outside or inside.
Apart from this, acai berries contain vitamins A, B, and C. Vitamin A provides hydration to our skin and reduces the signs of wrinkles and fine lines, vitamin B, on the other hand, helps digest our food and fight the free radicals to protect our cells from getting damaged. And Vitamin C protects our skin from getting damaged by harmful UV rays. Along with that, it also induces the production of collagen, hence tightening and smoothing the skin.
One of the anti-aging skincare products that you will find with Acai berries is the Bee Elite Essentials Ageless face cream. It uses Acai berries as an active ingredient in its composition which will help you gain all the benefits the berries have to give.
#3 BEARBERRIES
Bearberries are a source of alpha arbutin. Arbutin is a popular de-pigmenting compound which halts tyrosinase activity. This means that the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin and other skin pigments works no more making your skin spotless and even looking.
Arbutin is also a very powerful skin lightening agent that helps in reducing dark spots, age spots, and melasma.
OILS ON SKIN ARE NOT THAT BAD
People with oily skin tend to be more careful about choosing skincare products that need to be suitable for their skin. But at least they don’t have to worry about their skin aging rapidly. Because when our skin retains more moisture, it stays supple and less wrinkly.
But people with dry skin may not need to be afraid. Different natural oils may just be the answer for your dilemma. In this section, we will discuss two very popular oils that are used across the world for its skin-loving properties.
#1 ROSEHIP SEED OIL
The rosehip seed oil consists of bioactive all-trans retinoic acid which induces the production of vitamin A and the tretinoin it contains help in the restoration of damaged or destroyed tissues. These qualities make rosehip seed oil a perfect ingredient for different anti-aging skincare products.
It also contains various fatty acids that help in maintaining the skin’s health by protecting it against natural stresses on the skin. Rosehip seed oil also is a humble source of vitamin C and using a darker colored oil may leave your skin looking healthy with a beautiful bronze sheen.
#2 ARGAN OIL
Many of us already know that argan oil gives us a lot of skin and hair health benefits. And these benefits include skin protection and skin anti-aging. A study given in Clinical Interventions in Aging show that oral consumption and topical application of argan oil increases skin elasticity very significantly. This means that the skin retains its tightness and wrinkle formation and skin sagging is reduced noticeably.
If you want a product with all these ingredients in one product range then, we suggest Bee Elite Essentials Ageless Series which has Ageless face cream, Ageless face serum, Ageless White Willow face cleanser and Ageless face mask. The complete product range includes a few of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients that you must give a try to experience the reverse aging your skin will undergo.
FAQs
Does Bee venom work on your skin?
Yes. Bee venom when applied on your face, in a formulation-based product like a cream, mask or serum, can reduce the signs of skin aging by making your skin firmer and smoother. It contains melittin which boosts the natural skin collagen and makes your skin more youthful.
Is beeswax good for wrinkles?
Yes. Beeswax has emollient properties that hydrate and moisturize your skin without clogging your skin pores. It makes your skin plumper and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
How do you use rosehip seed oil on your face?
Rosehip seed oil is best used in a formulation-based product like cream, mask or serum so that its active compounds can easily penetrate your skin to heal and protect it.
Are acai berries good for skin?
Acai berries are known to be a superfood. The berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B3 and C which can heal, protect, brighten and improve your skin.
Are blueberries good for anti-aging?
Yes. Blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants that protect your skin from the damage caused by free radicals, it also contains Vitamin C that brightens your skin, protects it from photoaging and boosts collagen synthesis and resveratrol that may reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
CONCLUSION
Above we have discussed 3 exciting facts about natural anti-aging skincare. We have tried to bring to you the most effective of them all so would know what to look for in your anti-aging serum next time you decide to buy one. Share with us your experience of using these facts to your benefits. You can do so by leaving a comment in the comments section below. And if you have any questions regarding this article or related to any other skincare issue, leave it in the comments and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Until then go check on our other article on Anti-aging Practices and Theories.
REFERENCES
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549483/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30111679
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