Ingredient

Propolis Extract

Low risk

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Propolis Extract (INCI: Propolis Extract) is a resinous material collected by bees, used as a soothing, antioxidant ingredient. As a bee product it is not vegan.

What it does — It is commonly used to help soothe and comfort the skin and to lend antioxidant support.

Typical use — It appears in calming and antioxidant-focused essences, serums, creams, masks and lip products.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for comfort-focused routines. Bee-product allergies are uncommon but possible, so those with a known bee or propolis allergy should avoid it.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk overall, though rare bee-product allergies are possible in sensitive users. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Generally low risk, though rare bee-product allergies are possible in sensitive users.
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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