Bee Venom
Bee Venom is a cosmetic ingredient used as an astringent, skin protecting agent. It is used in 27 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 675 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | BEE VENOM |
| Function | ASTRINGENT, SKIN PROTECTING |
| Prevalence | 27 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 675 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Serums 29.6%General Moisturizers 14.8%Face Cleansers 11.1%Sheet Masks 11.1%Eye Moisturizers 7.4%Facial Treatments 7.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Bee Venom do in skincare?
- Bee Venom functions as an astringent, skin protecting agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Bee Venom allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Bee Venom?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (29.6% of its uses).
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