#Bee sting treatment cream skin

Each bee product possesses specific active substances which determine its use for various skin problems. The effect of bee products on the skin has also been proved by numerous studies, and the use of honey, propolis, bee pollen and bee venom in wound healing highlights their curative value. Bee products have been used not only in treatment, but also for skin care as ingredients of cosmetics. Nowadays, alternative medicine, which employs natural biologically active substances obtained from bee products, is getting more and more attention. Due to a large number of biological activities, bee products could be considered as important ingredients in medicines and cosmetics applied to skin. Beeswax is used for production of cosmetics and ointments in pharmacy. Honey, propolis and pollen are used to heal burn wounds, and they possess numerous functional properties such as: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, disinfectant, antifungal and antiviral.

Royal jelly has multitude of pharmacological activities: antibiotic, antiinflammatory, antiallergenic, tonic and antiaging. Several pharmacological activities of phenolic acids and flavonoids, and also 10-hydroxy- trans-2-decenoic acid, which is present in royal jelly, have been reported. Biological properties of these products are related to flavonoids they contain like: chrysin, apigenin, kaempferol, quercetin, galangin, pinocembrin or naringenin. Nowadays, studies indicate that natural bee products can be used for skin treatment and care. Honey, propolis, bee pollen, bee bread, royal jelly, beeswax and bee venom are natural products which have been used in medicine since ancient times.

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