BEESWAX ACID
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Beeswax acid is used primarily for its emollient and thickening properties. It helps soften and protect the skin by forming an occlusive barrier that retains moisture.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally recognized as safe when used in cosmetic formulations.
✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is not considered vegan, as it is derived from beeswax.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, it can nevertheless be comedogenic for certain acne-prone skins. What's more, it can cause reactions in people allergic to bee products.
Present in: Creams, lip balms, lotions and hair care products.
Comedogenic rating: 2


