Produkty pszczele w pielęgnacji skóry

Abstract

Bee products were already used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome. They were used not only as food, improving taste and consistency, but also as medicinal preparations. Skin care with honey was very well known to Cleopatra. Honey is a source of active substances with rejuvenating, anti-wrinkle and nutritional effects. Today we know there are many more uses of bee products than ever before. The most common in natural medicine and cosmetology are honey, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis and bee venom, which is compared to the currently used botox. Due to its rich chemical composition, these honey products are widely used in both natural medicine and cosmetology. They can be an excellent drug as well as a cosmetic. They are used for the production of cosmetics for every kind of skin and body parts. They are used in home care as well in the beauty salons. Unfortunately, their use is also subject to certain risks of side effects, allergies, and there are contraindications to their use.

Determinants of Honey and Other Bee Products Use for Culinary, Cosmetic, and Medical Purposes

“…When using honey for cosmetic purposes, respondents apply it most often to moisturise, soothe irritation, and cleanse the skin, as well as to improve its elasticity and slow down the ageing process. The validity of this use of honey is confirmed by the results of the studies [ 19 , 20 ]. In the medical context, respondents’ main reasons for using honey were to strengthen the body and treat upper respiratory conditions and lower body temperature.…”

“…The immunomodulatory, anticancer, anti-hypertensive, anti-allergic, and prebiotic effects of honey [ 13 ], its beneficial effects on patients with endocrine disorders [ 17 ], and its positive effects on fertility [ 18 ] have also been proven. Honey is also used in cosmetics to regenerate and moisturise the skin [ 19 ]. The fruit acids in honey determine its exfoliating effect.…”

“…The presence of flavonoids prevents skin irritation during exposure to sunlight [ 20 ]. Adding honey to cosmetic preparations improves skin tone, colour, and elasticity [ 19 ].…”

Recent advances and opportunities related to the use of bee products in food processing

“…They help to alleviate inflammation in seborrheic diseases and have an anti-itching effect, for example, in the case of seborrheic dermatitis. The antiallergic effect of pollen is due to gamma-linoleic acid (Kopczyńska et al, 2018).…”

“…Supplementation is recommended for learners who have problems with concentration or are malnourished due to the content of this raw material of a wide range of vitamins and amino acids, and thanks to its adaptogenic properties, it supports the work of the brain. Today, bee pollen is often recognized as the only perfectly complete food and probably the best food in the world (Kopczyńska et al, 2018; Kostić et al, 2020; Kurek‐Górecka et al, 2017).…”