Natural beeswax 30 g

Natural bleached beeswax for cosmetics

Beeswax is an excellent cosmetic ingredient that nourishes, moisturizes and softens the skin. Its high compatibility makes it very easy to use in all types of cosmetic formulations. Beeswax promotes the formation of stable emulsions, acts as a consistency regulator and as a (co-) emulsifier.

Characteristics of the component and specifics of use

INCI: Beeswax (Cera Alba)

CAS: 8012-89-3

Saponification number: 87 - 104

Dosage (percentage of input in cosmetics): up to 12% in cosmetics and up to 100% in candle making.

• 1 - 12% decorative cosmetics: lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, cosmetic pencils, lip balms
• 0.5 - 5% skin care: emulsion W/O, O/W
• 0.5 - 5% natural waxes for depilation
• 0.5 - 6% in hair care: conditioners, styling waxes, hair masks, soaps
• up to 100% in candles.

Solubility: in oil at 61-66 °C. The wax is heated on a water bath together with the fatty phase of the cream until melted. It can be used in combination with carnauba or other vegetable waxes.

Regulatory information: Natura-tec white beeswax is not tested on animals and is non-GMO and GMO-free.

Storage: in a cool dry room in a tightly closed container, do not store in direct sunlight.

Origin of cosmetic beeswax

Beeswax is a product of bees, a complex organic compound. Beeswax is secreted by special glands of honeybees, from which bees build honeycombs. It is a multi-component solid substance of pale yellow to yellow-brown color with a characteristic honey smell. Beeswax from the manufacturer Natura Tec has been treated using a non-chemical bleaching process to achieve a light white color.

Chemical Composition

The main constituents of beeswax are esters of saturated fatty acids (palmitic, cerotic, myristic, etc.) and high molecular weight monoatomic alcohols. Saturated hydrocarbons (gentriacontane, nonacosane), free fatty acids (melissinic, montannic, neocerotic, etc.), higher alcohols, lactones, carotenoids, vitamin A, antibiotics, coloring and bactericidal substances, and many other minor components are also present. The quantitative composition of beeswax depends on the source of its production.

Useful properties of beeswax in cosmetics

Beeswax gives mixtures softening and anti-inflammatory properties, it is very slowly absorbed by the skin without clogging pores. Wax ointments improve the condition of the skin, promote faster healing of its damage, which is due to the presence of vitamin A and some other biologically active substances in the wax. Due to the presence of vitamin A in wax, necessary for the normal development of cells and skin epithelium, as well as in connection with the softening and anti-inflammatory properties of wax, it is used in the treatment of diseases of the skin, mucous membranes (eg, inflammatory processes in the mouth), to cleanse the mouth, strengthen the gums and for healing wounds.

In detergents wax reduces the aggressive effects of surfactants, in the composition of shampoos and hair conditioners increases hair nutrition, makes hair more manageable.

Specific uses

Beeswax is used as a structure-forming, heat-resistant and softening ingredient in emulsion creams of various types, lipsticks, eye shadows, mascaras, blushes, depilatories, children's cosmetic products.

Wax is widely used in cosmetology as a component of nourishing, cleansing, whitening creams and face masks, as its composition is similar to a number of components that make up the skin fat and contributes to the formation of a waxy film on the surface of the skin, preventing its dehydration. Thus, beeswax helps to moisturize the skin and restore its elasticity.

Due to its visco-elastic structure, beeswax is also a preferred ingredient for decorative formulations. It improves structure, oil retention, hardness, adhesion and mold separation. It also helps in improving the staying power and shine of lipstick and lip balm.

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