The benefits of propolis on the face
Worldwide, propolis is known for its beneficial benefits to our immune system and body. But its beneficial properties for the skin are not widely known. Propolis has been used since ancient times, for healing the skin, for anti-aging, for radiance, but also for many other benefits it offers when used daily. The Korean philosophy of care includes propolis in many of its recipes, especially in homemade beauty "recipes" with natural ingredients for beauty masks or treating irritations.
What is propolis and what are its benefits?
Propolis is created by bees and is the sticky substance that they use to build their nests. It is a natural medicine that has many applications in medicine, pharmacology and cosmetology. We often find it in dietary supplements, nasal sprays, cosmetics and even toothpastes as it is a natural ingredient with many uses!
How does it benefit facial skin?
Propolis is very helpful in strengthening the immune system. It creates a strong defense against all "invaders" that try to harm the body. The same happens when propolis is used on the skin, as it creates a defense against the invasion of bacteria that cause irritation or acne. It also seems to have therapeutic properties for the treatment of marks, scars and wrinkles.
How can it be used on the skin?
1. Treats acne
Do you want to find the right, natural treatment for acne? Propolis is the no.1 natural ingredient for fighting acne. It has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It prevents the formation of acne, treats it and helps prevent its recurrence. Propolis calms and soothes the skin from irritation, from germs or heat.
The Korean cosmetics company, Wishtrend, has created the natural propolis facial care serum consisting of 15% pure propolis, with the aim of properly caring for acne-prone skin (and beyond).
By Wishtrend- Polyphenol in Propolis 15% Ampoule 30ml, Strengthening serum with propolis
2. Treats acne marks and scars
Are you looking for a way to remove acne scars? Propolis is used to combat acne scars and most irritations, such as burns. Research shows that propolis has the same (and sometimes higher) efficiency in treating irritations as pharmaceutical creams. This is because propolis, with its healing properties, helps create new cells and rebuild skin collagen, unlike pharmaceutical creams that simply help soothe the skin from symptoms.
3. Helps restore elasticity
Propolis contains flavonoids and phenols, which help fight free radicals. Free radicals cause aging and reduce the production of new skin cells. They are the no.1 reason for aging and have been mentioned as the reasons for skin cancer. Propolis contains antioxidants that prevent aging, wrinkles, dullness and redness. By adding propolis to your daily skincare routine, your skin is protected from free radicals that cannot be avoided due to our exposure to the sun, pollution and radiation.
4. Helps restore facial radiance
Propolis helps supplement the use of products containing vitamin C. Vitamin C is contained as a natural ingredient in most skin care products that help brighten the skin. Propolis enhances its action and helps in its better absorption. Using propolis in combination with moisturizer creates maximum results!
How can I use propolis?
Below you will find the ways you can use propolis, how often you can use it, and in combination with which other products to get the best results.
1. Use it daily
Propolis can be used daily even by people with sensitive skin. The main role of propolis on the face is to strengthen the immune system, therefore, if used on a daily basis, its action is enhanced. Using even one or two drops of a propolis serum helps a lot. Usually there are no allergic reactions to propolis, if there is an allergy to honey, there is a possibility of an allergy to propolis as well.
2. Use it in combination with vitamin C
Propolis and vitamin C are antioxidants that help fight free radicals. If used together in facial care, they can maximize their effectiveness for skin reconstruction and anti-aging!
3. Use it in combination with honey (for dry and dehydrated skin)
One of the main positive effects of honey on the skin is the deep hydration it provides. Honey helps to protect the skin. It traps moisture within the layers of the skin and protects it from external factors. The combination of honey and propolis helps the skin to be deeply hydrated for a long time.
Columnist: Hailei Kim from Wishtrend.com