PROPOLIS EXTRACT

Name / description

Propolis Extract

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

SKIN CONDITIONING

Maintains the skin in good condition

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Origin

(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)

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Occurrence in cosmetics

Ointments, creams, lotions, lipsticks, toothpastes, mouth waters

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Occurrence in other products

Foodstuffs (like chewing gum or caramel), coatings, polishes, medical ointments, natural remedies, plasters

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Propolis (INCI: as word element PROPOLIS) or also referred to as bee glue, is produced by honey bees and consists of different tree resins, pollens and secretions. The natural substance has a resin-like consistency and an aromatic odour. The bees use the sticky substance as building material to close, for instance, openings in the beehive. Moreover, the resin ensures that the beehive remains germ-free. Propolis contains a large number of different ingredients, including vitamins, oils and flavonoids. It acts against dry, stressed or injured skin. Because of the many valuable ingredients and its skin-protecting and moisturising properties, propolis is frequently used in creams and lip care products. Allergic persons should, however, be careful: like other natural substances, propolis can trigger contact allergies.

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Further information

For the clarification of a suspicion of a contact allergy this substance can be routinely tested in the epicutaneous test at the dermatologist.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.