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Bee Products in Cosmetic Science: A Comprehensive Review of Agricultural Origins, Bioactive Properties and Applications
Puvača Čolić, Vidosava
Aćimović, Milica
Ljubojević Pelić, Dragana
Puvača, Nikola
Abstract: Bee products have gained considerable attention in recent years as natural and multifunctional ingredients with significant potential for cosmetic and cosmeceutical applications. The increasing consumer demand for sustainable, biologically active, and naturally derived cosmetic products has stimulated extensive research into the composition, biological properties, and industrial utilization of honey, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax, bee pollen, and bee venom. These products represent a unique link between agriculture, apiculture, and cosmetic science, offering a wide range of bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, peptides, proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Such compounds are responsible for numerous biological activities relevant to skin health, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, woundhealing, moisturizing, regenerative, and anti-aging effects. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the agricultural and apicultural origins of major bee products, their chemical composition, biological properties, and current applications in cosmetic formulations. Particular attention is given to the mechanisms through which bee-derived ingredients contribute to skin protection, hydration, regeneration, and healthy aging. Furthermore, the review discusses safety considerations, quality control requirements, regulatory aspects, and the challenges associated with the standardization of bee-based cosmetic ingredients. Emerging trends, including advanced extraction technologies, nanotechnology-based delivery systems, sustainable cosmetic development, and personalized skincare approaches, are also highlighted as important directions for future research and innovation. The available evidence indicates that bee products possess substantial potential for the development of effective, multifunctional, and environmentally sustainable cosmetic products. Continued scientific investigation and technological advancement are expected to further enhance their value and expand their applications within modern cosmetic science and the growing global cosmeceutical market.
engleski
2026
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Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 - Creative Commons Autorstvo 4.0 International License.
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Keywords: Bee products; honey; propolis; royal jelly; beeswax; bee pollen; bee venom; cosmetic science; cosmeceuticals; bioactive compounds; antioxidant activity; skin health; sustainable cosmetics.
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