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Beeswax

June 11, 2009 By Cera alba

Origin: Canada

Beeswax is a product made by bees to build the walls of their honeycomb. The substance is secreted by virgin honeybees in the form of thin scales and is practically insoluble in water. Beeswax is not absorbed into the skin, so it primarily protects the surface of the skin and traps water on the surface. It is a thickener but is primarily used as an emulsifier. Beeswax is used in many cosmetics including baby creams, moisturizing creams, eye creams and protective creams. It can be comedogenic on the face, so is best used on the body. Beeswax is also a natural sun protectant.

Main Properties

  • PERFORMANCE
    • emollient
    • protecting
  • FUNCTIONAL
    • emollient
    • emulsifier
    • thickener

Skin Types

All skin types

Best used on body

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