Bee Pollen Creams

We all know about the many health benefits of bee pollen. With its rich mix of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, and other nutrients, bee pollen can be a valuable food supplement. Most people consume it by mixing raw granules with other foods, or by eating capsules or tablets. However, these is also processed into other kinds of health products that can be beneficial in other ways.

We are all subject to the natural aging process, and our skin is the most visible indication of that -- namely, by wrinkling. There are various anti-aging products on the market, and these work with varying degrees of success. However, These has properties that help nourish and protect your skin. Significantly, bee pollen has a high ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) value; this measure indicates the antioxidant content of a food. Specifically, high-ORAC foods have a high capacity to absorb free radicals, which are atoms with unpaired electrons. These free radicals speed up the aging process in your skin, so neutralizing them is one way to keep your skin looking fresher and smoother.

These also has a high content of nucleic acids. These acids are the building blocks of genetic material: RNA and DNA. When bee pollen penetrates the skin, the nucleic acids nourish the cells and tissues just beneath the skin, helping to prevent premature aging and stimulating the growth of new tissue. And more, bee pollen can act as a natural moisturizer.

There are a variety of face creams on the market that include bee pollen as an ingredient; many of the creams can be applied before going to bed. Because these face creams are produced from a variety of recipes, you might want to try out several, to see which works best for you. Many contain oils such as peanut oil or vegetable oil; some may have other bee products such as beeswax and honey extract. Nonscented creams are probably best; some users may have allergic reactions to scents and fragrances. Be sure to follow the instructions precisely, for any facial cream that you purchase.

Some creams and ointments also include bee propolis, a resinous substance that bees collect from tree buds. Bee propolis has natural antibacterial and healing properties, and is effective in healing acne; the propolis acts to suppress harmful bacteria in hair follicles.

If you're unsure about the various it face creams on the market, you can easily make your own facial mask. Either in a blender or by hand, blend together half an avocado (ripe), 1 tablespoon of pure honey, a quarter-cup of whole milk, and 2 tablespoons of granules. These ingredients should all be at room temperature prior to blending. Clean your face well and apply the mixture as a mask to your face; let stand for twenty minutes, then rinse with warm water.

You can follow this up by applying an astringent, mixing 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with 1 tablespoon each of glycerin, 70 percent alcohol, and these granules. Add enough witch hazel to fill an 8-ounce cup, stir vigorously, refrigerate until cool, and apply to your face with a cotton ball; let stand throughout the day.

None of us can fight off the natural aging process forever, and no face cream can eliminate deep wrinkles. However, a face cream can certainly improve the condition of our facial skin, and keep us looking fresher and younger.

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