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Fact Sheet: Propolis, Beeswax, Royal Jelly, Honey
INCI name:
Cera Alba, Mel, Albumen, Beeswax, Cera Flava, Propolis Cera, Royal Jelly, Propolis Extract, Beeswax Acid.
Function:
Emollient, emulsifying agent, film-forming agent, fragrance agent, humectant, moisturizer, anti-seborrhea, smoothing agent, skin care agent, hair conditioner, cleansing agent, stabilizing agent, surfactant.
Origin:
Animal.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Not regulated.
Where to find it / them? :
Lip balms, mascaras, lip creams/baumes, eyebrow pencils, lipsticks, sun creams, face creams, body creams/milks, scrubs, face masks, solid soaps, hand creams, toothpastes, shampoos, shower gels, conditioners, eye creams, after-sun gels.
Risks to health:
Potential irritant (low), potential sensitizer.
Risks to the environment :
Non-vegan (made by bees).
More information :
Comedogenic potential: 2 (beeswax). Organic compatible (COSMOS standard).
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