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Propolis (Bee Propolis)
INCI: Propolis Extract
What is it?
A resinous substance bees produce from plant compounds, used in skincare for its antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.
What does it do?
According to PubMed, a 2026 study testing propolis (combined with birch bark) extracts in hydrogel and bigel formulations found real wound-healing improvement in keratinocyte cell lines from both healthy donors and epidermolysis bullosa patients, with no cytotoxicity observed -- real cell-model evidence for propolis's wound-repair properties, from specialized skin-disease research rather than a general cosmetic efficacy trial.
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This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.