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Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, C20-40 Alkyl Stearate, Panthenol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Cera Alba, Water, Glycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Parfum
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Vanillin
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharin
MaskingAlumina
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cera Alba, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Vanillin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharin, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, BHT, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
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