Beeswax as breathable protection for the skin

Protective film

Protects against wind, cold and drying out – breathable yet water-resistant.

Moisture

As a film, it slows down evaporation and helps keep moisture in your skin.

Bioland

Our beeswax comes from northern Germany and is sourced from organic beekeeping with Bioland certification.

Profile

INCI Cera Alba
Origin Beehive (honeycomb)
Processing Heated, filtered
Consistency Solid, yellow-gold
Melting point 62–65 °C
Scent Honey-like, slightly resinous
At forpeople Bioland, from northern Germany
Main components Wax esters, free fatty acids, hydrocarbons
Skin type check

How does beeswax feel on your skin?

Beeswax forms a thin film on the skin. Here is what that means for different skin conditions:

T
Dry skin Top
Protects against moisture loss and supports the skin barrier when skin feels tight.
A
If you have allergies Mit Bedacht
Allergies to beeswax are rare. It can contain traces of propolis; if you are allergic to propolis, check before use.
N
Normal skin Top
Nourishing daily protection – without weighing down or greasing.
R
Rough skin Top
The wax film makes rough areas on hands and lips smoother and more supple.
M
Combination skin Mit Bedacht
Use sparingly on the T-zone, ideal on dry cheek areas.
U
Blemished skin Mit Bedacht
The wax film is rich. On areas with blemishes, apply only a thin layer.
Science & care

How does beeswax work on the skin?

Three properties that make beeswax a classic of natural cosmetics.

01

Breathable protection

Forms a fine, semi-permeable film that protects against wind and cold.

02

Moisture binding

Reduces transepidermal water loss and keeps the skin barrier supple.

03

Gives structure

Beeswax melts at around 62 to 65 °C and gives solid creams, lip balms and salves their shape.

Use Cases

What can you use beeswax for?

Hand care

In solid hand creams for stressed hands

Lip care

Protection against wind, cold and dryness

Foot cream

Seals in actives on rough spots

Body care

As a consistency agent for solid body butter

Outdoor protection

A classic for climbing, hiking, bouldering

Salve base

Base for SOS salves and balms

Solid sunscreen

Gives the solid sunscreen with zinc oxide its shape

Terms

Glossary

Cera Alba
The INCI name for beeswax on cosmetic packaging, for yellow and bleached wax alike.
Cera Flava
Natural, unbleached yellow beeswax.
Wax ester
Main component of beeswax – responsible for protection and consistency.
TEWL
Transepidermal water loss – the beeswax film slows it down.
Unbleached
Beeswax that is only melted and filtered. It keeps its yellow colour and honey scent.
Honeycomb
The hexagonal beeswax structure where bees store honey and brood.

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