Beeswax as breathable protection for the skin

Protective film

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

Lasting care

Keeps moisture in the skin and supports the skin barrier's regeneration.

Antibacterial

Natural components such as traces of propolis work antibacterially and soothingly.

Profile

INCI Cera Alba / Cera Flava
Origin Beehive (honeycomb)
Processing Heated, filtered, unbleached
Consistency Solid, yellow-gold
Melting point 62–65 °C
Scent Honey-like, slightly resinous
Comedogenicity 0–2 (very low)
Main components Wax esters, free fatty acids, hydrocarbons
Skin type check

Which skin type is beeswax suited for?

Beeswax is a real all-rounder – well tolerated by almost every skin type.

T
Dry skin Top
Protects against moisture loss and supports the skin barrier when skin feels tight.
S
Sensitive skin Top
Very well tolerated, soothing for irritation and redness.
N
Normal skin Top
Nourishing daily protection – without weighing down or greasing.
R
Mature skin Top
Plumps up the skin and protects against free radicals.
M
Combination skin Mit Bedacht
Use sparingly on the T-zone, ideal on dry cheek areas.
U
Blemished skin Mit Bedacht
Comedogenicity is low – tolerable in thin layers with acne.
Science & care

How does beeswax work on the skin?

Three mechanisms that make beeswax a classic of natural cosmetics.

01

Breathable protection

Forms a fine, permeable film that protects against wind and cold – the skin keeps breathing.

02

Moisture binding

Reduces transepidermal water loss and keeps the skin barrier supple.

03

Soothing & antibacterial

Natural amounts of propolis and pollen support the regeneration of irritated spots.

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

Wound care

Traditionally used for small grazes

Anti-Aging

Gently plumps up the skin structure

Science

What do studies say?

Burns 2003

„Honey-beeswax blends show wound healing comparable to standard antibiotic ointments."

Clinical comparison study.
J. Cosmet. Dermatol. 2018

„Beeswax raises the skin's lipid content by an average of 23 %."

TEWL measurement over 4 weeks.
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020

„Beeswax acts antimicrobially against gram-positive bacteria."

In-vitro study.
Terms

Glossary

Cera Alba
INCI name for beeswax (bleached) on cosmetic packaging.
Cera Flava
Natural, unbleached yellow beeswax.
Wax ester
Main component of beeswax – responsible for protection and consistency.
TEWL
Transepidermal water loss – beeswax demonstrably reduces it.
Comedogenicity
A value for pore-clogging effect. Beeswax sits at 0–2.
Honeycomb
The hexagonal beeswax structure where bees store honey and brood.

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