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Benefits
Explained
Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.
Propolis Extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties. Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.
The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.
A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.
Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.
speeding up new healthy cell growth.
People also like: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract
People also dislike: Propolis Wax, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid
Propolis Extract is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.0% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Propolis Extract is most often found as ingredient number 19 within an ingredient list.
Of the 18 products in our database that have a known concentration of Propolis Extract, we've seen concentrations from 1% to 87.99% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Propolis Extract the most:
References
Products with Propolis Extract
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 58394
- INCI Name: PROPOLIS EXTRACT
- EC #: Â 288-130-6
- All Functions: Skin Conditioning
