Hello beauties! You all must have seen that “PROPOLIS” is used in many of our skin care products like serums or creams. So today’s post is all about Propolis. I have tried to answer the questions which you may have in your mind.
1. WHAT IS PROPOLIS? HOW IS IT MADE?
It is a resin like substance made by honeybees. It is a glue like substance which they make to fill in the gaps in the honeycomb structure to build their hives. They fill the bigger gaps with bee wax and smaller gaps with the Propolis. It is made when bees mix their saliva with the bee wax and sap of trees.  It is also known as “bee glue“.
Propolis word is originated from the Greeks. In Greek ‘pro’ means coming before/in front of, ‘polis’ is the greek word for a city or a body of citizens. So we find it at the entrance to the city of bees.
2. IS PROPOLIS VEGAN?
No, it is not vegan.
3. IS IT CRUELTY FREE?
Some say it is cruelty free and whereas most studies say it is cruel because the farmers use a sugar substitute to replace honey (while extraction) and these sugar substitutes are not good for bee health and some bees also die while extracting Honey and Propolis.
4. CAN I USE PROPOLIS AFTER ACIDS? WILL IT REACT?
Yes, we can use it after acids. It will not react with acids. I use it after Vitamin C nowadays. Due to its calming and soothing properties its amazing to use after acids. It helps in soothing irritated skin.
5. CAN PROPOLIS BE USED BY ALL SKIN TYPES?
Yes, it can be used by all skin types. It’s best for oily/acne prone skin.
6. I HAVE OILY ACNE PRONE CAN I USE IT?
Yes. If you have acne prone skin, this is perfect for you because it helps combat oily skin by controlling oil from over active sebaceous glands. It has antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties so it can help in fighting acne causing bacteria. This will help in balancing, healing and soothing problematic skin.
7. WILL IT BE ENOUGH FOR PEOPLE WITH DRY SKIN?
It hydrates and moisturizes skin without an oily and heavy residue. But it’s not enough for dry skin, they need to layer it up with a heavy moisturizer. Rest it depends upon the formulations. Some formulations can work for dry skin people too.
8. WILL IT BE HEAVY? DOES IT CLOG PORES?
It does not feel heavy on the skin. It speeds up the rate of cell growth and decongest pores. Propolis protects against bacteria and functions as a great anti-inflammatory agent.
9. WILL PROPOLIS HELP IN REPAIRING SKIN BARRIER?
It speeds up your skin recovery time, so your skin concerns will heal faster and better.
10. CAN PROPOLIS HELP IN ANTI AGING?
It protects the skin from the damage from the harmful environmental issues like air-pollution sun exposure. Fights against free radicals.  Because of its antioxidant properties we use it in anti-ageing skincare formulations.  It also supports collagen production. Helps in smoothening wrinkles and fine lines.
11. CAN PEOPLE WITH MATURE SKIN USE IT?
Yes, people with mature skin can use this as it smooths the damaged the skin.  And it also supports collagen production.
12. CAN I USE IT TO TREAT MINOR SKIN IRRITATIONS?
Yes, it can be used to treat minor skin irritations because of its healing abilities, it’ll help speed up recovery from scarring and heal your skin. It helps in easing out inflammatory redness.
13. IS THERE A SPECIFIC TIME TO USE IT?
No, we can use it in your daytime and nighttime routine.
(Questions asked by -Sana and Rashmi)
PROPOLIS BASED PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN INDIA 🇮🇳
- Earth Rhythm Propolis Revive Overnight Gel
- Earth Rhythm Propolis Serum
- Propolis Cleansing Balm by Earth Rhythm
- Propolis Face and Body Balm by Earth Rhythm
- Pure bubbles Propolis sleeping cream.
- Pure bubbles Propolis face drops.
This is very informative post Savi. I love propolis as it calms my skin irritation to great extent. Propolis is not vegan but not it is 100% cruelty. Many organic farms take 20-30% propolis in use and keep the rest for bees. Would love more syuch posts on your blog!