BEESWAX
Beeswax is a purified wax obtained from the honeycomb made by Apis mellifera, with other waxes removed. It is therefore a distinct apicultural material, also described as white wax or yellow wax depending on the name used for it.
BEESWAX: what it is
Beeswax is a purified wax obtained from the honeycomb made by Apis mellifera, with other waxes removed. It is therefore a distinct apicultural material, also described as white wax or yellow wax depending on the name used for it.
BEESWAX: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, beeswax can serve as a binding agent that helps keep components together and as an emulsion stabiliser. It is also classified for skin conditioning, fragrance and viscosity control, which places it in both structured preparations and scented products.
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