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The Buzz on Bee Propolis Benefits for the Skin and the 5 Best Propolis Products to Try

March 14, 2024November 1, 2023 by Mateo Sanchez

Oh, the ever-so-trendy propolis! Also referred to as bee glue, propolis is a natural resin compound honeybees produce that provides many skincare benefits. The ingredient delivers antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe and relieve irritated skin. It’s known as a miracle worker, which effectively repairs damaged skin and heals acne and … Read more

What Does Snail Mucin Do, and Is It Worth the Hype?

February 20, 2024September 1, 2023 by Diana Brown

Propolis and honey, Centella Asiatica, Green tea, Licorice root extract, and snail mucin are unique ingredients that define Korean skincare products. So many Korean skincare products contain one or possibly more of these ingredients. Snail mucin is one of the most popular and intriguing ingredients in the Korean skincare scene. You’ll find that most people … Read more

Ginseng Skin Benefits – A Powerful Healing Root

November 3, 2023June 12, 2023 by Alyssa Tan

Herbal ingredients have been essential in traditional Asian medicine since ancient times. Ginseng has been a legendary healing root vital to traditional Korean healing arts for centuries. Also known as ‘the root of immortality’ for its powerful anti-aging properties, ginseng has been increasingly used in Korean skincare products. Ginseng has many known health benefits when … Read more