Beeswax
NAMES:
INCI: Beeswax
SOURCE:
USA
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Myricyl palmitate, myricyl cerotate, cerotic acid, acid esters, montanic acid, melissic acid, lauryl palmitate, lignoceric acid.
Beeswax is the unadulterated natural wax exuded by honeybees, which undergoes the processes of melting and meticulous filtration. Employed as a multifaceted substance, it serves as a thickening agent, texturizer, emulsifying agent, moisturizer, and skin protectant. The captivating adaptability and behavior of pure Beeswax emanate from its distinctive chemical composition, comprising approximately 300 distinct constituents such as fatty acid esters, fatty alcohols, and free fatty acids. The intricate nature of these components endows formulators with an extraordinary tool for the nuanced manipulation and creation of texture and viscosity.