Cera Alba (Beeswax)

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Cera Alba (Beeswax)

Approved Wax / structuring agent

Cosmetic-grade beeswax is generally low concern. Rare allergic contact reactions can occur, sometimes related to naturally occurring propolis or pollen residues.

OH DAISEY VERDICT Approved Evidence level: Moderate
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Thickens balms, stabilizes formulas, and forms a protective moisture-reducing film.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2 echa.europa.eu
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