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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"propolis\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Propolis<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1>Propolis<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Propolis is a resinous substance that bees make from plant resins to seal the hive<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. Its composition varies with origin: more than 300 compounds have been identified in it<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. Cosmetic evidence remains limited, and it is a known contact allergen: 1.2 to 6.6% of people patch-tested are sensitive to it<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-03\">November 3, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 8 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a propolis product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/propolis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Raw propolis in macro view, golden brown resin on a sage green ceramic surface, raking light\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Propolis at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">PROPOLIS EXTRACT<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"PROPOLIS EXTRACT\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>CosIng describes an extract of propolis wax. PROPOLIS WAX (CAS 9009-62-5 and 85665-41-4) and hydrolyzed or fermented extracts also exist and should be told apart in the INCI list<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Propolis extract<small>Bee glue<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">85665-41-4<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"85665-41-4\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">288-130-6<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"288-130-6\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Origin<\/dt><dd>Resin collected by bees<small>Resinous substance that bees make from plant resins and exudates to seal the hive. Botanical and geographic origin changes the composition<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Composition<\/dt><dd class=\"num\">More than 300 compounds identified<small>Phenolic compounds, aromatic acids, essential oils, waxes, amino acids<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. Flavonoids cited include chrysin, apigenin, kaempferol, quercetin, galangin, pinocembrin and naringenin<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng functions<\/dt><dd>Skin conditioning<small>\"Skin conditioning\"<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>No restriction specific to the ingredient<small>Absent from Annexes II to VI of Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009 consolidated at May 1, 2025<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>No, as a fragrance allergen<small>Absent from Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545 and the consolidated Annex III<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>. It is nonetheless a known contact allergen: see the research section<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Identified allergens<\/dt><dd>Caffeic acid esters<small>3-methyl-2-butenyl caffeate and phenylethyl caffeate are the main allergens; benzyl salicylate and benzyl cinnamate are less frequent sensitizers<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>No CIR or SCCS assessment found<small>We did not find an official opinion specific to cosmetic propolis<\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>10<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"matiere\">Material <span>3<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"peau\">Skin <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Tolerance <span>5<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"matiere\"><h3>Composition and raw material<span>Chemistry<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A complex and variable material<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2019 review<\/span><span>Composition and properties<\/span><\/div><p>More than 300 compounds have been identified, including phenolic compounds, aromatic acids, essential oils, waxes and amino acids. Biological properties depend on the composition, and therefore on the source plants, the geographic area and the season<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Flavonoids, the compounds studied<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2020 review<\/span><span>Hive products in dermatology and skin care<\/span><\/div><p>The biological properties of hive products are linked to their flavonoids (chrysin, apigenin, kaempferol, quercetin, galangin, pinocembrin, naringenin). The article is a synthesis with no trial protocol of its own<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Propolis origin changes the allergic reaction<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>1,470 consecutive people<\/span><span>Denmark, Lithuania, Spain<\/span><span>Propolis from China, Lithuania, North America and Sweden<\/span><\/div><p>The frequencies of positive tests did not differ significantly by propolis origin. A test with a single type of propolis detects only about half of allergic people<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"peau\"><h3>Skin<span>Skincare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Photoaging: a laboratory result<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Human fibroblasts and ex vivo human skin<\/span><span>Propolis extract, UV<\/span><\/div><p>The extract reduced UV-induced MMP-1 production in fibroblasts, and limited collagen breakdown in human skin tissue. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester, quercetin and apigenin are among the compounds that slow the PI3K enzyme in assays. This result says nothing about the effect of a cream<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>No controlled cosmetic trial retained<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2020 review<\/span><\/div><p>Reviews describe antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of hive products, mostly from the lab. Our searches found no controlled trial of propolis on healthy skin with cosmetic measurements: the cosmetic benefit remains poorly demonstrated<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>Tolerance and contact allergy<span>Dermatology<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A known sensitizer, found in so-called &quot;natural&quot; products<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2005 review<\/span><span>Patch tests<\/span><\/div><p>Between 1.2 and 6.6% of people tested react to propolis. It is found in lip balms, cosmetics, lotions, ointments, shampoos, conditioners and toothpastes. The authors recommend considering it in users of these products<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>6.2% reactions in Genoa, 0.9% in Malm\u00f6<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2023<\/span><span>257 people in Genoa, 329 in Malm\u00f6<\/span><span>Propolis at 10% in petrolatum<\/span><\/div><p>In Genoa, 16 people out of 257 (6.2%) reacted, including 13 (5.1%) to Brazilian propolis. With Chinese propolis, the frequency is low: 0.4% in Genoa (one person) and 0.9% in Malm\u00f6 (3 out of 329)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Very few cosmetics contain it in Europe<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2026 review and survey<\/span><span>500 cosmetics<\/span><\/div><p>None of the 500 cosmetics in the survey listed propolis. The authors conclude it is rarely, if ever, used in conventional cosmetics on the European market, and therefore unlikely to be a source of exposure. The link with beeswax is inconsistent from one study to the next: occasional cross-reactions exist, mostly with lip balms<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Many reactions may be cross-reactions with fragrance<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2013-2025 update<\/span><\/div><p>The authors judge that propolis is present in few cosmetics, which are an uncommon cause of sensitization. In their view, most positive tests could be cross-reactions or pseudo-cross-reactions in people already sensitized to fragrances. They ask that the origin of the propolis used in tests always be specified<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A general review of adverse effects<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2013 review<\/span><\/div><p>The review covers properties, uses, composition and contact allergy (sensitizing potential, products involved, cross-reactions, allergens) as well as other adverse effects<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Any industry funding is indicated in the sources. Propolis is mostly studied as a health product; this page retains only what concerns composition, skin and skin tolerance.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use propolis?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 1 formula with propolis, always as a supporting ingredient. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:1\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-visage\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">1<\/span>Face<\/h3><p>Present as a supporting ingredient (propolis extract) in a retinol night cream in the catalog; no formula makes it the key active.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\"><span>Face creams<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/glycolic-acid\/\">Glycolic acid <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><span class=\"chip\">Lactobionic acid <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/span><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/shea-butter\/\">Shea butter <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/bisabolol\/\">Bisabolol <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><span class=\"chip\">Gluconolactone <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about propolis<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is propolis in cosmetics?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is a resinous substance that bees make from plant resins to seal the hive<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. In cosmetics, a propolis extract is used, INCI name PROPOLIS EXTRACT, classed by CosIng as a skin conditioning agent<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>. Its composition varies with origin<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits of propolis for skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Reviews attribute antioxidant and antimicrobial properties to it, linked to its flavonoids<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. In the lab, an extract reduced UV-induced MMP-1 production in fibroblasts<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>. We did not retain any controlled cosmetic trial in volunteers: the cosmetic benefit is therefore poorly demonstrated.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is propolis an allergen?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes, it is a known contact allergen. According to a review, 1.2 to 6.6% of people tested are sensitive to it<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. In a 2023 study, 6.2% of people in Genoa reacted, mostly to Brazilian propolis, versus 0.9% of people in Malm\u00f6 with Chinese propolis<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. A formula containing it must be tested and the risk explained to the brand.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the allergens in propolis?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The main ones are 3-methyl-2-butenyl caffeate and phenylethyl caffeate. Benzyl salicylate and benzyl cinnamate are less frequent sensitizers<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is propolis regulated in cosmetics in the EU?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">No restriction is specific to it: it is absent from Annexes II to VI of Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009 consolidated at May 1, 2025<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>. It is not on the fragrance allergen list of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545 either<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>. It must be listed under its INCI name.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does beeswax contain propolis?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">A 2026 review judges the link inconsistent from one study to the next: occasional cross-reactions exist, mostly with lip balms. The authors conclude that people allergic to propolis do not have to avoid all cosmetics containing beeswax<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a propolis product for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab has 1 catalog formula with a propolis extract (a retinol night cream) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free. We discuss the allergy risk with you before the choice is made.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\">White label face creams<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">Cosmetic formulation lab<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/trending-cosmetic-ingredients-2026\/\"><span><strong>Top 10 trending cosmetic ingredients in 2026<\/strong><small>The ingredients to add to a range<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/natural-vs-synthetic-cosmetics\/\"><span><strong>Natural vs synthetic cosmetics<\/strong><small>Animal and plant ingredients in natural cosmetics<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetics-labeling-regulations-2025\/\"><span><strong>Transparency and labeling: what changes for cosmetic brands<\/strong><small>Labeling and INCI list of cosmetic products<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>de Groot AC. <em>Propolis: a review of properties, applications, chemical composition, contact allergy, and other adverse effects<\/em> Dermatitis. 2013;24(6):263-82. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/DER.0000000000000011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1097\/DER.0000000000000011<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>de Groot A, Rustemeyer T. <em>Contact Allergy to Propolis: Update 2013-2025<\/em> Dermatitis. 2026;37(4):563-588. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/17103568251392243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1177\/17103568251392243<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>de Groot AC, Ipenburg NA, Rustemeyer T. <em>Propolis and Beeswax in Cosmetics: A Market Survey and Literature Review on Their Relationship and Role in Allergic Contact Dermatitis<\/em> Contact Dermatitis. 2026;94(5):494-503. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/cod.70108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/cod.70108<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>Walgrave SE, Warshaw EM, Glesne LA. <em>Allergic contact dermatitis from propolis<\/em> Dermatitis. 2005;16(4):209-15. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16536336\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMID 16536336<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Antelmi A, Trave I, Gallo R, et al.. <em>Prevalence of Contact Allergy to Propolis-Testing With\u00a0Different Propolis Patch Test Materials<\/em> Contact Dermatitis. 2025;92(5):349-357. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/cod.14773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/cod.14773<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Nyman GSA, Gim\u00e9nez-Arnau AM, Grigaitiene J, et al.. <em>Patch Testing with Propolis of Different Geographical Origins in a Baseline Series<\/em> Acta Derm Venereol. 2021;101(11):adv00591. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2340\/actadv.v101.423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.2340\/actadv.v101.423<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Anjum SI, Ullah A, Khan KA, et al.. <em>Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue): A review<\/em> Saudi J Biol Sci. 2019;26(7):1695-1703. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.sjbs.2018.08.013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.sjbs.2018.08.013<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>Kurek-G\u00f3recka A, G\u00f3recki M, Rzepecka-Stojko A, et al.. <em>Bee Products in Dermatology and Skin Care<\/em> Molecules. 2020;25(3):556. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/molecules25030556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/molecules25030556<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Kim DH, Auh JH, Oh J, et al.. <em>Propolis Suppresses UV-Induced Photoaging in Human Skin through Directly Targeting Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase<\/em> Nutrients. 2020;12(12):3790. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu12123790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/nu12123790<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry PROPOLIS EXTRACT<\/em> (CAS 85665-41-4, EC 288-130-6). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/58394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>Regulation (EC) No 1223\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products, consolidated version of May 1, 2025. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/FR\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:02009R1223-20250501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eur-lex.europa.eu<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"fab\" id=\"fab\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a propolis product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"scrim\" id=\"scrim\"><\/div><div class=\"pop\" id=\"pop\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"pop-n\" hidden><div class=\"pop-n\" id=\"pop-n\"><\/div><div class=\"pop-body\" id=\"pop-body\"><\/div><div class=\"pop-foot\"><a class=\"txt-link\" id=\"pop-all\" href=\"#sources\">All sources<\/a><button class=\"pop-x\" type=\"button\" 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