Bee venom’s ability to boost these natural processes underlies its therapeutic potential in dermatological applications. Often dubbed “nature’s Botox,” bee venom has been used in a variety ...

A swarm of new products are hailing bee venom as a topical, natural alternative to Botox. Elizabeth Holmes breaks down the trend on Lunch Break. Photo: AP Images.

Botox is a commercial product made from the paralytic neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Bee-venom-derived products that mimic the effects of Botox are sometimes ...