Very Disliked

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.

See all 1,987 products with Beeswax

Comedogenic Rating
0-2
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
9%
Users who avoid it
91%

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
2.2%
Top categories
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
19% to 79%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 92344
INCI Name BEESWAX
EC #  ,232-383-7 (I)
All Functions Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling