Beeswax
Our database includes 1,183 products that contain Beeswax.
Explained
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
You should know
Concerns
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
What it does
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2%
Top categories
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
19%
References
Products with Beeswax
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
92344
INCI Name
BEESWAX
EC #
 ,232-383-7 (I)
All Functions
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
