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Beeswax salve with propolis and matching care:
What propolis salve does on your skin
In our range, propolis is in the beeswax salve, together with oils, beeswax and larch resin.
How does propolis work on the skin?
Three properties of propolis in a salve.
Many plant compounds
Propolis contains resins, waxes and plant compounds such as flavonoids. Its composition depends on the plants the bees visit.
Bee glue
Bees use propolis to seal gaps in the hive. In a salve, it makes the mass thicker and adds a resinous scent.
Care film
With beeswax and oils, propolis forms a film on the skin and protects it from drying out.
What can you use propolis for?
A thin layer overnight on dry lips
Combined with beeswax in care balms
For rough, stressed patches of skin
Keeps dry cuticles supple
Propolis pairs especially well with …
Its natural partners from the world of bees and plant tradition.
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