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Propolis
INCI · Propolis
Resinous substance collected by bees. Strong allergen — contains caffeic acid esters that cross-react with colophony and balsam of Peru.
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ACDS-listed botanical — strong sensitizer with cross-reactivity to other allergens
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Propolis appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
PropolisBee GlueBee PropolisPropolis Extractप्रोपोलिस
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