If you’re a regular reader of my blogs you’ll know I’m always singing the praises of collagen. But did you know that bee venom actually helps collagen production? Here I look at how the two combine to equal fabulous skin!

What is bee venom?

Historically, bee venom has been used for pain relief. But it had never been used as a skincare product before I literally dreamt about it. I wanted to find an alternative to Botox after I noticed a few wrinkles. My solution? I created my first Bee Venom Masks. A few tweaks later and they became world famous for their ability to boost the health and appearance of skin.

How does bee venom help collagen production?

One of bee venom’s beneficial compounds is a peptide called melittin which actually stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. When applied it to your face it triggers an inflammatory response which causes our body to produce more collagen. This process is similar to the way we respond when we’re injured and produce collagen to repair the damaged tissue. Bee venom mimics this response, leading to an increase in collagen production.

Benefits of increased collagen production

By increasing collagen production, bee venom can provide numerous benefits for the skin, including:

Reduction in Fine Lines: Collagen provides our skin with elasticity and can help reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Firmness: Collagen helps our skin maintain its firmness, improving the overall health and appearance of the skin.

Improved Texture: Collagen can help improve the texture of our skin, making it smoother and softer to the touch.

Better Hydration: It also improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture, which can lead to better hydration and a healthier-looking complexion.

So when you take all that into consideration, think how amazing your skin will look if you use one of my Bee Venom Masks combined with my Collagen Drops. There’s countless benefits, including a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, improved firmness and elasticity, better texture, and improved hydration.

You can read more about my range of collagen skincare essentials here.