INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 0 products
Propolis
Propolis Extract (CAS #: 85665-41-4, EC #: 288-130-6) is derived from propolis wax, a resinous substance produced by bees. Its official CosIng function is listed solely as skin conditioning. It appears frequently in Korean skincare formulations, often at concentrations ranging up to 20%, and is commonly featured in ampoules, serums, and moisturizers.
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plant-extract● Benefits
Propolis Extract is primarily used for its skin conditioning properties. Based on the product types it appears in (acne-targeting, soothing, and glow-focused formulations), it is associated with calming and blemish-supporting benefits, though the source does not provide explicit clinical evidence for these effects.
skin-conditioningsoothinganti-acnebarrier-support
● Cautions
No formulas in cufind's catalog carry Propolis yet.