The uses of beeswax in natural cosmetics

He honey "It has always been a very loved ingredient for skin care, just like propolis." Beeswax, on its part, it is a functional and effective product, derived from bees, which is not always praised for its intrinsic properties but rather for its ability to act as an activator for the action of other ingredients within cosmetics.  

Beeswax is an excellent emulsifier for cosmetics. which also acts as a protection for the stratum corneum, ideal for sensitive, delicate, and dry skin. As an emulsifier, thebeeswax provides elasticity to the skin and gives plasticity to products such as lip cosmetics and creams. Although the mechanical properties of beeswax vary depending on the type of wax, the topical use of this product becomes a effective skin protector against environmental factors and increases hydration. 

Beeswax is a natural ingredient found in formulations and is usually noted by the name. Wax Alba, but it can also be found in the form of an emulsion together with other vegetable waxes. 

What is beeswax?

Beeswax is a natural wax. produced by honeybees. In its natural state, beeswax is colorless, then the worker bees introduce pollen which gives it the familiar yellow or brown color we are used to. When beekeepers collect honey, they also remove the combs and the wax is clarified to remove impurities. 

The wax obtained in this way is an important natural ingredient for skin care. 'and it works like an incredible occlusive: it creates a barrier on the skin and thus prevents water from evaporating.' minimize transdermal water loss (TEWL). In addition, beeswax is a useful thickener that makes cosmetics easier to apply. The formulation purposes are the most important when it comes to beeswax, which gives a creamy consistency to beauty products, such as lip balms. Beeswax works well with all oils and oil-soluble ingredients. It has been shown that beeswax is non-irritating and generally has a low comedogenic potential in addition to its already known properties:

•  Antimicrobial;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Antioxidants.

Benefits of beeswax for the skin

Beeswax is an inert ingredient, especially in purified cosmetic forms, and can be combined with many biologically active ingredients, such as vitamin E, providing a medium for their activity. Additionally, natural beeswax contains components such as beta-carotene and flavonoids that have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. To protect the skin from pathogenic microorganisms, squalene, trans-10-hydroxydecenoic acid, and flavonoids with antiseptic properties come into play.

Furthermore, the bbeta carotene present in beeswax it's a precious source of vitamin A that delays the degradation of collagen, stimulates mitotic division in the epidermis, and leads to faster skin regeneration after damage. 

The evolution of beeswax: Emulium® Mellifera MB

There natural cosmetics it is a true science aimed at improving skin well-being through increasingly innovative active ingredients and formulations. Beeswax can provide an excellent base from which to develop a more functional active ingredient: Emulium® Mellifera MB has the property of automatically adapting to the skin type and the existing temperature creating a invisible film capable of protecting against weather conditions more extreme. 

It is a product that maintains the same properties as beeswax, especially at the level of natural emulsifier: it gives a light texture, hydration, brightness, and smoothness improving the application of the product in which the ingredient is included. Emulium® Mellifera MB contains a combination of beeswax, jojoba wax, and vegetable polyglycerol "which, through reaction, produce a soft and homogeneous butter whose active properties protect the skin microbiome. Emulium® Mellifera MB is the first innovative emulsifier capable of self-adapting to the environment that:" 

• In dry and cold conditions, it creates a soft and comfortable protective film on the skin;
• In hot and humid conditions, it stabilizes the sensory properties, leaving the skin feeling less heavy and less greasy, making the film less noticeable. 

This blend of vegetable waxes helps the cosmetic adapt to temperature and plays a significant role in the sensory perception of the cosmetic itself, which will take on different textures depending on the season. Emulium it's a flexible emulsifier able to create products that meet all skin needs by automatically adapting to the environment and climate while protecting the skin from dehydration and pollution.

A multifunctional and versatile ingredient that has excellent thermal stability. Formulations containing Emulium® Mellifera MB show in the laboratory an increase in:

•  +77% skin brightness;
• +68% of the fineness of skin structure;
• +58% smoothness;
• +35% of the appearance of skin firmness.

Here it acts as a unique factor capable of giving those who use it visibly plumped and hydrated skin. Inside the Elyx Performance face cream, Emulium® Mellifera MB amplifies the absorption and intrinsic properties of the other active ingredients by creating a soft and fresh cream to the touch that is easy to apply. 

We have chosen to include this emulsifier within the Elyx Performance face cream creating a new specific formula capable of better adapting to the continuous changes that the skin undergoes. In this way, our formula better meets the needs of modern life, achieving highly functional and global performance that respects the skin and acts on imperfections, while simultaneously protecting the skin barrier from agents such as pollution and climate changes.