Hexanediol Beeswax

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

Hexanediol

✨ Role: Hexanediol is primarily used as a humectant agent, meaning it helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin, improving hydration and softness.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Worth knowing: Hexanediol can also be used as a mild preservative due to its antimicrobial properties, extending the shelf life of cosmetic formulations.

Present in: Used in serums, moisturizing lotions, gels and some make-up products.

Beeswax

✨ Role: Beeswax is used as an emollient and thickening agent. It helps form a protective barrier on the skin, sealing in moisture and helping to soften the skin.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, beeswax is generally safe and well tolerated by most skin types.

✨ Vegan: No

✨ Worth knowing: Although generally well tolerated, some people may have a sensitivity or allergy to beeswax, requiring prior skin testing. It is often prized for its ability to stabilize product textures.

Present in: Commonly found in lip balms, ointments, rich moisturizers and hair products.

Comedogenic rating: 2