3 Beautiful Bee Pollen Skin Care Recipes

You’ll wish you knew these bee pollen skin care recipes sooner! They’ll make your skin smoother, silkier and looking younger than ever!

What is Bee Pollen?

Bee pollen is one of Nature’s most nourishing foods which makes it an incredible superfood. It is actually food for young bees! It is made up of a mixture of nectar, honey, bee saliva, and plant pollen collected by bees from flowers.

Another interesting fact to know is that bee pollen contains nearly all of the nutrients needed by the human body. What’s more is that is contains 40% proteins and these proteins are in the form of amino acids that are directly utilised by our bodies for consumption.

Now, you can not only consume this amazing superfood for incredible health benefits but you can also apply it on your face for youthful skin! In this article, we show you how you can use bee pollen to make healthy skin care recipes. But first, let’s quickly explore the beauty benefits of bee pollen. Check them out below:

• Youthful skin. Has anti-acing properties that make skin smoother and less prone to wrinkles and fine lines
• Prevents and treats acne. It contains natural antibiotics that fight acne by killing acne-causing bacteria.
• Faster wound healing. Bee pollen helps heal wounds through faster cell regeneration and its strong strong immunomodulatory & anti-inflammatory effects.
• Hydrate your skin. Bee pollen consumed and applied on your skin as a face mask can plump up your skin cells with much-needed moisture!
• Improves skin texture and appearance. Bee pollen contains nutrients like caretonoids, flavonoids and phytosterols that improve the skin’s texture, complexion and tone.

3 Beautiful Bee Pollen Skin Care Recipes

Below, find 3 beautiful bee pollen skin care recipes you’ll love using:

1. Superfood Bee Pollen Facial Mask

Invigorate your face with this superfood bee pollen facial mask! It is simple yet very effective in brightening your face and giving it a youthful look.

What you Need

• 1 tsp bee pollen
• 2 tsp hot water
• 1 tsp raw honey
• Small bowl and spoon for mixing
• Applicator brush

Directions

1. In a small bowl, pour in the bee pollen followed by 2 tsp of hot water. Now allow the bee pollen to dissolve in the water which will take a couple of minutes.
2. After that, add 1 tsp of honey and stir very well to combine.
3. Apply this onto a clean face using a facial mask brush. Let it sit on your face for 15-20 minutes then rinse off. Pat your face with a towel then enjoy looking and feeling your soft glowing skin!

2. Anti-Aging Facial Astringent

Wow! We love this creative anti-acing facial astringent that tightens and smoothens your skin while giving it an anti-anti-aging boost! Recipe courtesy of Beautymunsta.com

What you Need

• 1 tbsp bee pollen granules
• 1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
• 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol
• 8 oz alcohol-free witch hazel
• Air-tight container or flip top bottle

Directions

1. Into an air tight container, combine the above ingredients and mix well till combined.
2. Now store the mixture in a cool, dry and dark place. You can also store it in a flip top bottle.
3. To apply, wet a cotton ball with the astringent then lightly dab all over your clean face.

3. Nourishing Bee Pollen Face Cream

Bee pollen face cream? Yes please! Nourish your skin cells with this simple yet nutrient-packed face cream you can whip up right at home!

What you Need

• 1/2 tsp bee pollen granules
• 4 1/2 tsp beeswax pellets
• 5 tbsp jojoba oil or your favourite skin care oil
• 1 tsp raw honey
• Optional: 7 drops geranium essential oil
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl & spoon
• Double boiler

Directions

1. In the mixing bowl, add 1/2 tsp bee pollen granules and 1 tsp raw honey. Mix well with a spoon.
2. Meanwhile, in a double boiler, melt together 4 1/2 tsp beeswax pellets and 5 tbsp jojoba oil on a low flame.
3. Once melted, allow it to cool off a bit then pour it into the mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until you form a smooth well combined cream. You can now add optional geranium essential oil.
4. Transfer your nourishing bee pollen face cream into a sterilised glass jar. Store in a clean, dry and dark place.
5. Apply onto a clean and dry face for amazing skin benefits.

Take Care

Remember to always first use a test patch on your inner elbow before applying anything on your face.