Prof. Badiaa Lyoussi, Head of Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Member of the Apitherapy Commission of Apimondia, has a good experience over 30 years in the physiopathology and pharmacology of natural products. She had more than 206 scientific publications with h-index (41). She won the first price in the excellence for scientific research and innovation including active participation in innovative projects related to api-phytotherapy approach’s. She received a Doctorate from France since 1984 and a second PhD from Belgium since 1992.  She gives more than 60 conferences on bee products and medicinal plants in several countries and organized more than 30 international conferences on natural products and pathologies.

Unveiling the techno-functional and bioactive properties of bee products in cosmetics

Bee products have been used for skin care as ingredients of cosmetics. They possesses specific active substances which determine their use for various skin problems. 
Honey is regenerative and antimicrobial. Propolis is rich in phenolic compounds, which determine antimicrobial, antioxidative and regenerative activities.  Bee pollen may effectively enhance protective mechanisms against skin aging, ultraviolet B radiation, oxidative damage, and melanogenesis. Royal jelly contains 10-hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid which improves the production of collagen and is antiseptic. Royal jelly is recommended to formulate cosmetic products with moisturizing, smoothing and general conditioning effects on the skin. Beeswax is one of nature’s best ingredients to use, and works as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and humectant. Beeswax is used for production of cosmetics and ointments in pharmacy. Bee venom (apitoxin) exhibit photoprotective and antiaging effect on the skin and stimulates the production of the naturally-occurring chemicals collagen and elastin. 
This presentation will show some of our experience and others introducing bee products for health and cosmetic applications. Due to a large number of biological activities, bee products could be considered as important ingredients in cosmetics applied to skin.

Keywords: Apicosmetics, bee products; flavonoids, phenolic acids, skin care, health ,  anti-oxidant, cosmetics, Protection.