Bee products in cosmetology and dermatologist treatments
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Bee products are considered to be a potential source of natural antioxidants. They are capable of counteracting the effects of oxidative stress underlying the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. Due to their unique therapeutic effects, they are use not only in cosmetology but also in dermatology treatments. Cosmetic’s technology is often enriched with bee products due to their therapeutics properties. Honey in cosmetics recipe has been used as an emollient and humectant. Royal jelly has protective properties to skin against photoaging caused by UVB radiation. Propolis has an immunomodulating, antioxidant and antiseptic effects. The propolis is used to assist in wound healing. Whereas bee venom is used as a treatment many skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, can evulgar is alopecia, vitiligo and psoriasis. By dint of very low irritative and comedogenic effect, bees wax is widely used in modern cosmetics, make-up products as a thickening, emollient and emulsifier. Special feature of cosmetics based on bee products is their high efficiency with minimal side effects.