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Feel like a Queen!
Our Propolis Body Serum is the Bees Knees in skin care! Using only 3 ingredients, this incredibly simple and effective body serum comes from years of research. Our aim was to formulate a product that would mimic our skin's own natural oils, combined with a high performance propolis to nurture and protect skin health.
The Science:
Squalene (with an “e”) is a lipid produced naturally by your own skin cells. But the amount of squalene your body produces declines with age. Peak production of this natural moisturizer occurs in the teen years, with production slowing down in your 20s or 30s. As a result, your skin becomes drier and rougher. Squalene isn’t only natural in humans. The moisturizer is naturally present in olives, rice bran, and sugarcane.
Animal and plant squalene is too unstable to be used in skin care products. When exposed to oxygen, it can become rancid and spoil quickly. Before it can be used in skin care products, squalene must be hydrogenated into squalane (with an “a”), which is a stable form of the molecule. Hydrogenation is the process of converting squalene from an unsaturated oil to a saturated oil (squalane). Hydrogenation makes the oil more skin-friendly and helps increase its shelf life.
Skin benefits of squalane
Hydrated skin is healthy skin. So, when applied topically, squalane has tremendous benefits.
Boosting hydration can help your skin appear more vibrant and healthier. The antioxidants in this body serum also fight skin damage and free radicals, which can both accelerate the aging process. According to research, squalane is also a detoxifier.
Regular use can also boost collagen production, resulting in firmer skin. Apply the oil topically as directed on the product package.
Squalane for acne or oily skin
If you have acne-prone or oily skin, using the wrong skin care products can trigger a breakout or worsen blemishes. Squalane, however, is safe for all skin types.
It’s an excellent alternative if other oils are too heavy or greasy for your skin. Despite being an oil, it’s lightweight and noncomedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores.
It does penetrate pores and improve skin at the cellular level, but it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin.
According to research, squalane has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness and swelling.
While squalane won’t clog your pores, natural skin oils, dead skin cells, and bacteria can.
Before applying squalane to your face, use a gentle cleanser to clean out your pores and exfoliate once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells.
What is Propolis?
Propolis, also known as bee glue, is a natural substance that comes from resins collected by honey bees as they build their hives. As bee propolis has been renowned for its healing properties, it is not a coincidence that propolis started to take the center stage as a natural beauty ingredient to assist the healing and soothing of sensitive skin.
Skin benefits of Propolis
- Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, research indicates that Propolis speeds up the wound-healing process.
- Studies have shown that Propolis could be effective in reducing signs of cold sores.
- Propolis has been shown to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and smooth out skin.
- As a natural sealant, Propolis may also help skin retain more moisture to maintain a healthier, more vibrant complexion.
- Propolis is gentle on sensitive skin, and can even help reduce redness. *This redness can be related to acne, as Propolis is said to be beneficial for individuals with mild to moderate forms of acne.
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