Beeswax in skincare
A wax from bees, used in balms, ointments and lip care.
What is beeswax?
A wax from bees, used in balms, ointments and lip care. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Cera Alba. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does beeswax do for skin and the product?
Provides firmness and forms a protective film on the surface.
Moisture-retaining ingredients form a film on the surface that limits water loss. This differs from binding water with ingredients such as glycerin. The film's properties depend on the formulation.
Beeswax is animal-derived. With a known allergy to bee products, the ingredient list should be assessed individually.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about beeswax
What does beeswax do in skincare?
Provides firmness and forms a protective film on the surface.
What should I know about beeswax?
Beeswax is animal-derived. With a known allergy to bee products, the ingredient list should be assessed individually.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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