Nature, Beauty and Science
It’s the last thing to come to mind as a beauty tonic, but bee venom as a beauty mask is here and it comes from the land of natural, organic beauty itself, New Zealand. It is claimed that the proteins in bee venom cause a rush of blood to the area, stimulating production of natural collagen and elastin. This gives the effect of plumper, glowing skin.
Nature, Beauty and Science – bee venoom mask
Nature, Beauty and Science
Abeeco Bee Venom Mask promises to plump skin with pure, high-quality bee venom, which consists of over 18 natural, therapeutic substances that cannot be chemically reproduced. The most active component of the bee venom is melittin, which is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral. No bees are harmed in the creation of bee venom products. Experts collect bee venom by placing a pane of glass alongside a hive and running a weak electrical current through it, which encourages the insects to sting the surface. Because the bee’s lance remains in its body, it does not die.
- Nature, Beauty and Science – Lip Plumper
Nature, Beauty and Science
In addition to the exotic Bee Venom Mask, there is also a Lip Plumper and Balm for the easing of arthritic pain.
If your beauty regime isn’t open to bee venom, perhaps you’ll be more buzzed about the much loved Honey by Marc Jacobs. Orange blossom, peach nectar and the sweet aroma of green pear make for a scent that is suitable for everyday, morning to evening. I have to admit, I wanted it for the bottle alone, which takes pride of place on my dresser.
Legend has it that Cleopatra was a great believer in the beauty benefits of honey. It’s full of antioxidants, which are good for wrinkles and aging skin. It is antibacterial, which helps with acne treatments and prevention. It clarifies skin by opening up and unclogging pores. It’s also a soothing and effective moisturiser. Native to New Zealand and Australia, Manuka Honey is prized for its wound healing properties and delicious flavor. It can be applied directly to the skin or consumed to aid in sore throats and mouth ulcers.
It seems Winnie The Pooh was onto something when he sang,
‘If everything is honey
And I am what I eat
I must be made of honey
And life is very sweet.’
