Total BUZZ on Bee Venom
How it works: When you apply your beEternal moisturiser or serum, your brain is tricked into thinking it has been stung. It registers the tiny amount of melittin, which is the toxin in the venom, and starts a repair and renovation plan. It immediately sends blood to the area and your skin begins production of collagen and elastin. Collagen strengthens and tightens tissue while elastin, which is a protein, helps skin stay firm and supple. You will feel a slight tightening within minutes, yet your skin will feel hydrated and nurtured. You should see visible result within a few weeks. The results are cumulative so the longer you use it, the better the effects will be over time. As with all skincare products, it is recommended to do a patch test. Go to FREE SAMPLE on the toolbar if you'd like to try it out. We recommend that you do not use this product if you have a known bee allergy.
Another key fact. Bee venom products are more effective than other skincare products because of the peptides and enzymes unique to honeybee venom. Honeybee venom increases skin permeability. This means that all the other ingredients can get to work. The luxurious hydrating and essential oils and the healing homeopathics can now work on cell regeneration.
Apitherapy or bee therapy (from the Latin, apis, which means bee) is the medicinal use of bee products. Apitherapy has been used for centuries and dates back to Hippocrates. Currently it is being researched in laboratories across the world for treatment of ailments as wide ranging as inflammation, arthritis, immune disorders, Parkinsons, Lyme disease, cancer, allergies and many more. Apitherapy encompasses the use of all bee hive products including bee venom, honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly.
Benefits of Apitherapy:
- Anti-aging properties. Airbrushed effect which is improved skin texture from the activity generated by the melittin.
- Anti-inflammatory properties. Not only is this beneficial for reducing "puffiness", but bee venom and Manuka honey are widely used for the treatment of arthritis and other chronic joint problems. beEternal is currently perfecting an Arthritis serum, soon to be released.
- Anti-bacterial properties. The well-known anti-bacterial properties in bee venom and Manuka honey are brilliant in skincare, especially for acne-prone skin and may also do wonders for eczema, psoriasis and burns. beEternal is currently perfecting a new cream to target acne and other skin problems, soon to be released.
- Anti-microbial properties. This works hand-in-hand with the anti-bacterial properties to target problem skin and may aid in wound healing.
Quality Venom.
New Zealand is unsurpassed in producing the highest quality honeybee venom and honey available. This is due to the Manuka flower (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand. It is helped by the fact that the hives from which our product originates are nestled in the pristine bush of New Zealand's South Island. No bees are harmed in the production and collection of the venom and the ratios of venom to honey are well researched. See our FAQ page for more information on Manuka honey and bee venom collection.