What is propolis in skincare?
โก Quick answer: Propolis is a bee-derived, honey-like extract used in Korean skincare for a comforting, nourishing glow and antioxidant support. It's popular in soothing essences and ampoules for dry or stressed skin. Anyone with a bee-product allergy should avoid it and patch-test before regular use.
Propolis is a bee-derived, honey-like extract used in Korean skincare for a comforting, nourishing glow and antioxidant support. It's popular in soothing essences and ampoules for dry or stressed skin. Anyone with a bee-product allergy should avoid it and patch-test before regular use.
More detail
It's often paired with niacinamide, snail mucin or centella in glow-focused K-beauty formulas.
๐ฐ๐ท Propolis (ํ๋กํด๋ฆฌ์ค) is a favorite glow-giving ingredient across Korean honey-themed lines.
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