Recent studies have shown that the main peptide in bee venom, known as melittin, is able to stimulate the skin’s natural repair mechanisms by mimicking a minor, controlled injury, prompting the skin to produce more collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
This natural ingredient attracted the attention of Maria Hatzistefanis, founder of the skincare brand "Rodial," who, in collaboration with a team of scientists, developed the Super Bee Venom Serum, extracted from melittin peptides.
The company explains that this serum is specially designed to increase collagen production, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and stimulate skin tightening to promote a plump and youthful appearance.
In a 28-day study of 23 women, bee venom cream improved skin texture and reduced wrinkle depth. Another 12-week trial involving 22 women with eye wrinkles also showed a significant reduction in the number, area, and depth of wrinkles.
Melittin works at the cellular level by triggering a reaction that the skin perceives as a minor injury. This stimulates microcirculation and encourages fibroblasts to strengthen the skin's supporting structure, increasing its thickness and firmness and reducing sagging and fine lines. It
also activates other biological pathways, including stimulating collagen and elastin production, dilating microvasculature to improve oxygen and nutrient delivery, and triggering a mild immune response that aids in self-repair without causing inflammation.
The serum contains P-Cell extracted from red pepper stem cells, which are rich in antioxidants. Tests have shown that they nearly double protein production in skin cells within 24 hours, while clinical trials have recorded an increase in skin elasticity of more than 20% within 20 days.
The Rodial team emphasizes that bee venom is collected ethically and sustainably, using glass plates that stimulate the bees to release the venom without harming them. After collection, the venom is dried, purified, and tested to ensure accurate concentrations before being incorporated into the serum.
The company indicates that the effects appear gradually; users notice an immediate increase in radiance and plumpness due to improved blood circulation, while texture and firmness improve over the following weeks. After two to three months, clinical data shows a significant reduction in wrinkles and skin tightening thanks to the formation of new collagen fibers.
