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Emollient

BEESWAX

CAS 8006-40-4,8012-89-3 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A natural wax made by honeybees, used for thousands of years to thicken balms and lipsticks. Skin-protective and very well tolerated; only rarely allergenic.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGFRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural film-former
  • Locks in moisture
  • Adds structure to balms

Known concerns

  • Rare allergy
  • Not vegan

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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