Beeswax, type Cera Alba (White Beeswax), synthetic type, used as a thickener in creams, lotions, butter, lip balms, etc.

Beeswax type Cera Alba (White Beeswax or extra white Beeswax) is used as a thickener in creams, lotions, butter, lip balms, etc.

White Beeswax has a distinctive feature that is different from other types of wax, which is that it has a soft texture. It has a lower melting point (60-67 degrees) than other types of wax and has properties that help nourish the skin as well.

White Beeswax, synthetic type It has the advantage of being economical. But it is pure white, clean and has the same consistency in every lot, resulting in the production of formulas being of good standards.

For use in lipstick sticks Not suitable for use as the only type of wax in the formula. Beeswax should be used together with Microcrystalline Wax or Polyethylene Wax to help make the texture smoother. and prevent the cracking of the meat

The company sells 3 types of Beeswax.

1. White Beeswax (Synthetic) White Beeswax from synthesis (USA)

2. White Beeswax (Natural) White Beeswax from nature (USA)

3. Yellow Beeswax, yellow beeswax (no information from the manufacturer that it comes from synthetics or comes from nature)

4. White Beeswax (Synthetic from China) White Beeswax from synthesis.

Compare the properties of each type of wax.

Beeswax - ( natural type , synthetic type ) has the advantage of being soft. (Because it has a lower melting point than other types of wax) suitable for use as an emollient to make the skin soft and smooth. has a low melting point If the formula requires hardness (such as lipstick) Beeswax should not be used alone. Beeswax (acts as an emollient to nourish the skin) should be used together with other types of wax that are harder. Has a higher melting point for the strength of the Lipstick

Creamy Beeswax - natural wax from bees through the process Makes the wax texture softer and smoother than usual. Does not form wax But gives a smooth and soft texture, suitable for making the oil part of any formula thicker (oil thickener) by the thicker oil texture. It has good flexibility and is soft and smooth.

Candellila Wax - Derived from a plant (Euphorbia Cerifera), softer than Carnauba Wax but harder than Beeswax and has a higher melting point. Its special feature is that it can add shine to lipstick. Apart from the various oils in lipstick,

Microcrystalline Wax - comes from mineral wax. Its distinctive feature is that it can absorb more oil than other types of wax, including having a smooth texture. Therefore, it is often used in Lip Balm or Lipstick formulas to make the formula smooth. and prevent sweating (or separation of oil from the formula)

Carnauba Wax - comes from a plant (Copernicia Cerifera). It has a high melting point and a hard texture. It's suitable for adding stability to formulas that need hardness, such as lipstick. It can help prevent lipstick from becoming liquid or softening. even at high temperatures

Usage: For cream, lotion, or other products that need to increase viscosity (thickening).

How to mix: Mix in oil (oil-phase) and heat to about 75 degrees to melt into the oil. Keep stirring while the product is cooling.

Usage rate: 2-40%

Product characteristics: White wax crystals that melt when heated.

Storage: Can be stored at room temperature. But close the bottle cap tightly. Then completely protected from sunlight or heat. The product has a minimum shelf life of 2 years.

INCI Name : Beeswax