Propolis & Probiotics Rescue Cream for problematic skin

The cream is especially suitable for dry and irritated skin. It is also suitable for skin prone to atopic eczema, psoriasis or acne, including skin with blemishes. It helps soothe, protect and rebalance the skin.

Yes, it is! The active ingredients in this targeted cream moisturize and soothe psoriatic skin as well. Its high fat content helps prevent moisture loss, while the antibacterial ingredients calm the skin.

Yes, but only for localized use and short-term treatments on children under 3 years old.

Propolis & Probiotics Rescue Cream contains essential oils that play an important role in its skincare benefits. However, due to their potency and strong natural aroma, essential oils are not recommended for use on the delicate eye area.

Probiotics are live bacteria, postbiotics are non-living bacterial components, and prebiotics act as nutrients for beneficial microbes. Together, they help support a healthy skin microbiome, which plays a key role in overall skin well-being.

Incorporating live bacteria (probiotics) into cosmetic formulations is challenging and costly, as they are highly unstable and require very specific conditions to remain viable. In contrast, non-living bacterial components are much more stable and easier to formulate into effective skincare products.

When these microbiome-supporting ingredients first entered the market, they were commonly referred to as “probiotic skincare.” The term has since become widely established, which is why you will also find it in Flow Cosmetics product names, such as Hyaluron & Probiotics Serum, Chamomile & Probiotics Facial Mist, and Ceramides & Probiotics Cream.

Despite the name, our products do not contain live bacteria. Instead, they are formulated with more stable postbiotics and probiotic lysates, which also deliver skin-supporting benefits.

In atopic and eczematous skin, the skin's natural protective barrier is compromised. In healthy skin, skin cells are like bricks laid in lipid-rich mortar, allowing the skin to optimally protect the body from external factors. In atopic skin, this lipid-rich mortar is almost completely absent, causing uncomfortable skin symptoms such as flaking, itching, stinging, and inflammation. Skin stinging, especially when applying water-based products, is precisely due to the cream being absorbed deeper than intended. You can prevent potential stinging by applying a light, oil-based product suitable for sensitive skin, such as Argan Oil or 100% Shea Butter, under the cream. Often, stinging subsides with this.

The product contains essential oils, which are recommended to be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy. After the first trimester, they are recommended to be used only in very small concentrations. Essential oils are potent ingredients, and their use during pregnancy has not been extensively studied, which is why this general recommendation is in place. The cream can be used after the first trimester of pregnancy for the local treatment of small problem areas.

Yes, you can. The specialist cream is suitable for the face, body, and for targeted application to problem areas. A small amount is sufficient for the face, as the formula is very rich and nourishing. Avoid the delicate skin around the eyes, as essential oils may cause tearing.

A basic barrier cream that simply forms a protective film is not always enough for dry, eczema-prone skin. Propolis & Probiotics Cream offers a triple-action approach: it helps soothe the skin with lavender and tea tree, supports the skin barrier with hemp seed oil, sea buckthorn oil and shea butter, and helps maintain the skin's natural microbiome with microbiome-supporting fermented ingredients.

The texture is rich at first, but it melts beautifully into the skin, leaving a soft, protective finish without any stickiness.