White wax or cera alba is one of the essential ingredients in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Obtained from the wax of the honeycombs of bees (Apis mellifera L.) and subjected to physical purification and refinement processes, we obtain a product of great purity as detailed below. Properties and characteristics It complies with the European pharmacopoeia, being suitable for food (E-901), cosmetics and beekeeping. It comes in the form of easy-to-handle pellets for weighing and preparing our preparations.
Uses and applications Beeswax in different degrees of purity has been used since ancient times. Softens and nourishes the dermis thereby combating skin aging. Also noteworthy are its emollient properties as well as plastic and elastic texture giving consistency to the emulsions. In cosmetics, it is used to care for particularly dry delicate skin in the form of creams, ointments, plasters, lipsticks, cleansers and facial masks. It is also used in beekeeping facilitating the construction of combs. In food it is used from a food additive to the production of biodegradable and reusable packaging.
