Bee venom, driven by its melittin peptide, is gaining attention as a potent anti-aging ingredient shown to stimulate the skin’s repair systems, with Rodial’s new Bee Venom Super Serum offering a sting-free, science-backed formulation.
Bee venom is rapidly becoming a leading anti-aging ingredient thanks to melittin, a peptide that triggers the skin’s natural repair processes by mimicking a “controlled injury,” boosting collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production. Inspired by the celebrity-favored “Hollywood Bee Facial,” Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis worked with scientists to create Bee Venom Super Serum using ethically derived melittin peptides to deliver firming and lifting effects “without the sting.”
According to Rodial, the serum is formulated to “boost collagen production, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and smooth and firm the skin for a plumper, fuller appearance,” a claim supported by clinical research showing reductions in wrinkle depth, improved elasticity and firmer skin. The formula also includes P-Cell Technology from red pepper stem cells, which lab tests found “nearly doubled their protein production in just 24 hours.”
Rodial emphasizes ethical harvesting, explaining that “because the glass is not skin, their stingers do not get stuck, and the bees are not harmed or killed.” With immediate plumping effects and significant improvements within weeks, the company says that after two to three months, clinical data show “a measurable reduction in wrinkles and firming,” positioning bee venom as a scientifically supported innovation in anti-aging skincare.