Interesting Beauty Info​

Honey is a sweet fluid made by honeybees using the nectar of flowering plants. There are about 320 different varieties of honey, which vary in colour, odor and flavour. Honey contains mostly sugar, as well as a mix of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants. Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into scales by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments of worker bees, which discard it in or at the hive.

Lanolin oil is a waxy substance derived from sheep. Its emollient, conditioning properties make it an effective ingredient in combating dry skin and hair. It’s also used as a moisturiser for cracked lips. Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, usually from cows. It’s commonly used to make capsules, cosmetics, ointments, and foods. Collagen is one of the materials that make up cartilage, bone, and skin. Taking gelatin might increase the production of collagen in the body.

For topical application, pearl powder is used in a variety of beauty products. Thanks to its iridescent properties, the powder is added to foundations, finishing powder, blush, and eye shadow. Pearl powder can also be added to lotions and primers, which benefit from the subtle sheen and anti-aging properties.

Collagen most commonly it is extracted from mammalian and fish skin. Collagen has attracted significant academic interest as well as the attention of the cosmetic industry due to its interesting properties that include being a natural humectant and moisturiser for the skin. Cholesterol used in cosmetics is typically derived from animal sources such as sheep’s wool, although it can also be synthesised in a laboratory setting. Cholesterol helps prevent the separation of oil and liquid components in cosmetics and personal care products.