Ingredient · dataset v56
Propolis Extract and fungal acne
Antifungal · known to help
Why it's known to help
In-vitro anti-Malassezia record: Thai propolis vs M. globosa (crude methanol IC50 1.22 mg/mL; methyl gallate fraction IC50 184.93 ug/mL, Konsila 2024 PMID 38660263) and Brazilian brown ethanolic MIC >=16 ug/mL vs M. pachydermatis (Deegan 2019 PMID 31921917). Caveats: no clinical data, activity varies by geographic origin, and this covers dewaxed cosmetic-grade solvent extracts only — wax/raw forms are judged separately. Round-6 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Strength 1/3
Function
Botanical extract
Related botanical extract
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Sources
- Konsila et al. 2024 — Thai propolis vs M. globosa: crude MeOH IC50 1.22 mg/mL, methyl gallate IC50 184.93 ug/mL (Heliyon)
- Deegan et al. 2019 — Brazilian propolis vs M. pachydermatis: brown ethanolic MIC >=16 ug/mL (Front Vet Sci)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Propolis Extract help with fungal acne?
It is known to help: In-vitro anti-Malassezia record: Thai propolis vs M. globosa (crude methanol IC50 1.22 mg/mL; methyl gallate fraction IC50 184.93 ug/mL, Konsila 2024 PMID 38660263) and Brazilian brown ethanolic MIC >=16 ug/mL vs M. pachydermatis (Deegan 2019 PMID 31921917). Caveats: no clinical data, activity varies by geographic origin, and this covers dewaxed cosmetic-grade solvent extracts only — wax/raw forms are judged separately. Round-6 2b, approved. It is commonly used against Malassezia — that is not a claim that any product treats or cures anything.
Does Propolis Extract feed Malassezia?
No: Propolis Extract is known to help against Malassezia, not feed it. That is not a claim that any product treats or cures anything.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.