Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8006-40-4, 8012-89-3
Form
Wax
State
Solid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Skin Conditioning
Traditional Use
Honey from honeybees has been used as a skincare and wound-healing agent for over 4,000 years in Egyptian, Greek, and Ayurvedic medicine, valued for its antimicrobial and humectant properties.