Propolis Extract: what it is in skincare
⚡ Quick answer: A bee-derived extract that helps comfort and condition skin while giving it a healthy-looking glow.
A bee-derived extract that helps comfort and condition skin while giving it a healthy-looking glow.
What it does
Function: soothing/skin-conditioning. Soothing actives help comfort the look of redness and sensitivity — a defining strength of Korean cica/centella and heartleaf formulas.
Heads-up flags
- hero
- animal-derived
- allergen
- vegan-uncertain
How to spot it on a label
On a Korean product's INCI list, look for Propolis Extract. Ingredients are listed high-to-low by amount, so its position hints at how much is in the formula. See all soothing / calming →
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