INCI name

PROPOLIS EXTRACT

Propolis extract

An extract of propolis, a resinous material collected by bees.

What it is

Propolis extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of propolis wax. Propolis is a resinous material that honeybees collect from plants and use in the hive. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, lip balms, toothpastes, mouthwashes and products for blemish-prone skin.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Propolis is a bee product; its composition varies with origin, which the label does not show.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (22)

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