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 the EU regulation:   Not regulated.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   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.

Health risks:   Potential irritant (low), potential sensitizer.

Environmental risks:   Non-vegan (made by bees).

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Additional information:   Comedogenic potential: 2 (beeswax). Organic compatible (COSMOS standard).