Emollient, Skin structuring
Apart from making honey and beeswax, bees also create Propolis from tree leaves, flowers and leaf buds of particular plants. The Propolis is used as a seal, a disinfectant, and as a blanket against water. Propolis has been in existence for a very long time. It was first introduced in Greece and Egypt as a natural antiseptic and preservative. Propolis also contain minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, nickel and zinc, which are beneficial in rebuilding damaged skin cells, as well as giving you nourished, soft skin. Finally, Propolis was found to boost the performance of superoxide dismutase, which is a powerful natural antioxidant found in the body, as well as promoting healing, enhancing cell growth and increasing blood circulation, while preventing scarring. Propolis is also ideal in removing inflammations which cause bacteria responsible for the formation of nodules on your skin. It contains antiseptic properties, such as the flavonoids which fight inflammations and other skin bacteria, giving you a healthy skin.