What it does
A resinous substance bees make to protect their hives, rich in polyphenols that calm inflammation, support the look of skin repair, and add antioxidant protection.
Best for
Blemish-prone, irritated, or dull skin, and K-beauty glow routines. Not for anyone with bee allergies.
What is propolis in skincare?
Propolis is the antimicrobial resin bees make to protect their hives, and K-beauty turned it into a glow staple. It is dense with polyphenols that calm inflammation, support the look of repair, and add antioxidant protection.
What does propolis do for skin?
Propolis calms irritated, blemish-prone skin and supports the appearance of repair.
Dermatology research shows propolis has anti-inflammatory activity and supports wound healing.
In routines it reads as a soothing glow layer: ampoules and serums that comfort stressed skin and leave a honeyed luminosity. It pairs well with niacinamide for blemish-prone skin.
Who should use propolis?
Propolis suits blemish-prone, irritated, or dull skin chasing a calmer, glowier look. Anyone with a bee or bee-product allergy must avoid it, and it is not a vegan ingredient.
Evidence
Propolis shows anti-inflammatory and wound-healing-supportive activity in dermatology research.
Read the source: Phytotherapy Research: therapeutic potential of propolis in alleviating inflammatory response and promoting wound healing (2024) ->