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Propolis

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Propolis

Topical propolis noticeably reduces redness, visible acne blemishes, and wound sizes while calming skin inflammation and supporting tissue repair. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well, and it is available in soothing creams, refreshing toners, and nourishing masks. Because it layers easily, it fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

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Propolis creams

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Questions and answers

What does propolis do for the skin?

Propolis helps improve skin healing by reducing wound size in diabetic foot ulcers and may decrease acne severity, erythema scars, and lesion counts when paired with tea tree oil and Aloe vera.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

How do you use propolis?

Topical propolis is applied to the skin as a cream or spray. Studies show it helps heal acne and diabetic foot wounds.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Should you use propolis in the morning or at night?

You can use propolis in your skincare routine both morning and night as it is well tolerated and helps improve skin healing and reduce acne.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Can you use propolis every day?

Yes, you can use propolis daily because clinical studies show it is well tolerated and improves wound healing and skin conditions without adverse effects.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Does propolis cause purging or irritation?

Propolis is well tolerated and is unlikely to cause irritation. Studies show it has no adverse effects on human skin or wounds.

Which skin types is propolis best for?

Propolis is well suited for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates top-tier products like COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner and Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer as Superior fits for these skin types.

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Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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