Quick answer

Key benefits: Hydration.

Cera Alba

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Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins

Purpose

See beeswax.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Texture Enhancer, Emollient

INCI Purpose

FILM FORMING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Occlusive

At a Glance

Article

See: Beeswax

References

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