What It Is: Propolis is more than
just our prediction for trendiest celebrity baby name of 2018. It’s also
known as “bee glue” to people who’re into these things. Propolis is a
resinous material filled with everything from flavonoids to essential
oils to alcoholic extracts, depending on the region it’s coming from.
Bees collect it with their little bee hands from plant juices, tree
bark, and twigs and bring it back home, where they use to it to seal
openings in their hive. Crafty!
Celebrity Endorsements: Cleopatra
was the first big name to use propolis in her beauty routine. As the
story goes, she was on the hunt for the next “it” product after she
became bored with bathing in honey and camel’s milk. As you do. At the
time, Ancient Egyptians were already using
propolis for embalming. And if it could keep dead people looking so
fresh, imagine what it could do for the living! We dig the thought
process, ‘Patra. Can we call you ‘Patra?
What It Does: What doesn’t it
do? Propolis been studied for its benefits as a dental anti-plague
agent to its help in preventing the growth of tumors. When it comes to
skincare, propolis is great as an emollient and an antibiotic, thanks to
its high flavonoid content. It’s full of natural antioxidants, so it
protects your skin from acne and irritation, and its mild anesthetic
effect soothes any burning or itching (just don’t get any bright ideas
about putting it on your ladybits). Propolis also contains healthy stuff
like calcium, zinc, potassium, and bioflavonoids, which are the
superantioxidants you’ll find in some veggies and citrus fruit. Put that
all in lotions and serums, and your skin is a happy camper. Sure beats
rubbing oranges and crushed multivitamins all over our bodies every
morning.
The Benefit of PRO-polis
