Skin health through apitherapy: The benefits of beehive products

Beehive products represent a very effective solution whether to preserve beautiful skin, fight against the signs of aging, fight against infections with skin manifestations or even fight against external aggressions, whether they are of physical (UV), chemical (pollution) or microbiological (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc.) origin.

More than 4,000 years ago, Egyptians already used honey to take care of their skin. Today, thousands of scientific publications demonstrate the nutritional, energizing, antioxidant, healing and antiseptic properties of bee products.

It is not for nothing that beehive products have been used for thousands of years, in all countries and cultures! These assets – unlike others – are not a fad. Their effectiveness is demonstrated by Science and History.

Why absolutely succumb to the latest innovations in active ingredients when the same effectiveness can be found with good honey or good quality propolis. The race for innovation is not always useful. Most skin problems can be treated with natural active ingredients already available.

The benefits of beehive products for skin health

01. Honey

External use

• Honey is known for its antioxidant properties. Through its concentration of flavonoids, it protects against skin aging by promoting the elimination of free radicals. Its antioxidant molecules will also neutralize part of the effects of UV (filter role) and increase the level of defenses of our epidermal cells.
  
  
• Honey is extremely nourishing , thanks to its concentration of minerals and vitamins, starting with those of group B, essential to our epidermis.
  
  
• Honey is also ideal for cleansing treatments because it has a very high osmolarity which will draw toxins out of the skin.
  
  
• Finally, honey is very suitable for healing wounds and pimples, thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, the stimulation of cell regeneration and the maintenance of a humid environment (essential for optimal healing).
  
  

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Internal route

Honey is also a precious ally for our health, when taken orally. Here are some of its benefits:

• Antioxidants: Honey contains antioxidants, such as flavonoids, which help neutralize free radicals responsible for cellular aging and certain diseases.

• Soothing for the throat: Honey is often used to relieve sore throats and coughs, due to its soothing properties. Be careful not to mix it in a hot herbal tea in order to preserve all of its properties!

• Allergy Relief: Consuming local honey can help reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies by exposing the body to small amounts of pollen.

• Improved digestion: Honey can help soothe the stomach if it is irritated. It also has prebiotic properties which promote the growth of good intestinal bacteria.
  
  
• Natural Energy: Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates, making it a great choice for a quick energy boost, especially before or after exercise.
  
  
• Helps with weight management: Although honey is high in calories, it can be used to sweeten foods and drinks in a healthier way than refined sugar, which can help reduce the consumption of empty calories.

Whether for internal or external use, we really recommend that you choose raw, unprocessed honey which retains many more nutrients and enzymes than pasteurized honey, which is nothing more than a sugar syrup!

Also pay attention to Manuka Honey which is currently flooding social networks, but whose claims about its significant health benefits compared to other types of honey have absolutely not been demonstrated. Moreover, French hospitals (like the Limoges University Hospital) using honey to help heal complex wounds use local honey (often thyme honey) - and not Manuka honey! - with excellent results. Manuka Honey is a great marketing operation, unfortunately relayed by people not trained in apitherapy, but let's favor our local honeys rather than honey from the other side of the planet, at a completely outrageous price.

02. Propolis

External use

Propolis has extraordinary antiseptic, antibacterial, fungicidal and healing properties. It stimulates the regeneration of wounds and pimples while creating a barrier against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

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Internal route

Propolis is widely studied by scientific and medical research for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. These properties make it an extremely effective natural product (when it is sufficiently concentrated in active ingredients) mainly used to strengthen the immune system, treat declared infections, or support the treatment of serious illnesses.

Taking propolis is also very useful for preventing skin aging and helping to treat certain skin problems: acne, rosacea, herpes, eczema, etc.

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03. Royal Jelly

External use

Royal jelly is one of the richest substances in nature, thanks to its exceptional content of essential nutrients . It preserves the elasticity of the skin, promotes cell renewal - and therefore the rapid formation of healthy tissues - and revitalizes the skin.

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04. Pollen

External use

Pollen is a “ superfood ” for the skin. Very rich in essential amino acids, vitamin E, B group vitamins, carotenoids, and polyphenols, it helps nourish the skin by providing it with the essential nutrients it needs to function optimally, and protects skin cells from the process of aging and external aggressions.

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Internal route

Fresh pollen is considered by naturopaths to be the most nutritionally rich food known , a true superfood. A superfood is a food with a very high nutritional density. It is the high concentration of lactic ferments, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants (micronutrients) and proteins (macronutrients) in fresh pollen that makes it remarkable. Associated with a normal diet, it can prevent and/or help to fill certain micronutrient deficiencies and to deal with the ills of our society (lack of energy, demineralization, vitamin deficiency, digestive disorders, stress-related disorders, etc.). ) which often end up coming out through the skin, in its capacity as emunctory. Fresh pollen thus helps fight against the appearance of numerous pathologies, particularly those related to the skin.

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