Propolis—or “bee propolis,” as it's sometimes called—might not have the same instant name recognition as hyaluronic acid or niacinamide. But if you aren't familiar with it yet, you're definitely about ...

Researchers in Brazil identified anti-inflammatory properties of a cream made with the propolis of Amazon stingless bees, with results similar to commercial healing ointments. Stingless bees ...

Thanks to K-beauty’s influence in the beauty and skincare space, many ingredients that flew under the radar are now popular for beauty treatments (snail slime for wrinkles, anyone?). One of them is ...

Propolis may have some health benefits for humans, but more large-scale studies are necessary. Potential propolis benefits may include helping heal minor wounds, promoting oral hygiene, aiding ...

“Nobody ever asks about that!” says Daniel Sullivan, owner of Shipwreck Honey in Seattle, his gleaming impishly behind black plastic-frame glasses. I beam with equal enthusiasm; I’ve been on a quest ...

Carly Stein had been getting sick ever since she could remember. The former investment banker grew up plagued by bouts of tonsillitis, sore throat, and constant visits to nose and throat doctors. “I ...

The benefits of propolis for skin are pretty impressive—it’s antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. No wonder, then, that propolis is currently one of the buzziest ...

Propolis is one of the most unique and misunderstood products of the honeybee hive. Its sticky properties that “gum up” the hive parts cause some bee keepers to avoid certain strains of queens that ...

Many Ugandan beekeepers are discarding propolis during honey harvesting, unaware of its immense value, according to a recent study. Scientific research has validated the traditional claims of healers, ...

Açaí’s deep purple pulp is widely considered a “superfood” for its antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The berry grows naturally in the Amazon and has become a star for the rainforest’s bioeconomy, ...

Propolis, sometimes called bee glue, is an important material for honeybee hives. It’s a complex mixture of plant sap, beeswax, and honeybees’ natural enzymes — and it plays an important role in ...