Propolis - What is it, and why we use it in our balms.

The word 'Propolis' originated from the Greek words "Pro"—to Protect—and "Polis"—community.
Thanks to Propolis, bee populations have protected themselves against infections for millions of years. 
Propolis is a brown, sticky, resinous substance gathered by bees from the surface of the buds of Evergreen trees such as Birch and Poplar.
Bees use Propolis as a hive defence and in constructing and repairing their hives, such as sealing openings, repairing cracks and smoothing out the internal walls to create a protective barrier against external invaders like wasps. Bees also use Propolis as a protective sealant against weathering threats like wind and rain. 
Propolis protects the hive against fungus and is also a natural disinfectant used to clean and sterilise the inside of the hive.

Propolis has been used by mankind for many centuries. Egyptian priests used it for embalming mummies, and Roman soldiers took It with them on their military expeditions and used it topically and internally to treat wounds, ulcers, and boils and as an analgesic. The Incas used it to prevent and reduce fever.

Those are the reasons why we chose to use Propolis as a principal ingredient in our balms.
At "It's All Good," we use sustainably sourced 100% NZ Propolis alongside Manuka honey and beeswax, which also have excellent therapeutic qualities. We also add botanicals to enhance our balms.  

Protect yourself and your family, like the bees do, by using our balms-

• "She'll be right" - Multi-purpose healing balm that is great for Grazes, dry, cracked skin, insect bites, cuts, wounds, burns, scarring, Cold sores, fungal infections, eczema & psoriasis relief.
• "Magic Bites" is a soothing balm for sandflies and mosquito bites. It's excellent for soothing inflamed and irritated skin. It reduces itching and swelling, encourages healing, and reduces scarring.
• "Survival Balm"—Survival Balm is the ultimate all-purpose balm for all skin requirements and emergencies when you're out in the wild. Use it for mild burns, grazes, cuts, chafing, itching, swelling, and dry skin. It is also an insect repellent and a sunscreen for insect bites.