Beeswax* Cappings* ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is used as a solid lipid structurant, thickener, and film-forming occlusive in balms, sticks, creams, and salves. It adds body, raises melt point, improves payoff, and helps reduce water loss from the skin surface.
What does Beeswax* Cappings* do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is used as a solid lipid structurant, thickener, and film-forming occlusive in balms, sticks, creams, and salves. It adds body, raises melt point, improves payoff, and helps reduce water loss from the skin surface.
Is Beeswax* Cappings* clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well-tolerated and has little restricted-list friction, though it is not vegan. Trace natural residues from hive materials can occasionally be relevant for people with propolis or pollen sensitivity.
Is Beeswax* Cappings* sustainable?
This material is renewable, biodegradable, and typically recovered as a byproduct of honey production. Its sustainability depends on responsible hive management, regional sourcing, and minimal refining or bleaching.
Is Beeswax* Cappings* COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted in COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulas when sourced and processed according to the standard’s requirements for animal-produced materials. It fits Green Chemistry well because it is renewable, biodegradable, and can be refined with relatively simple physical processes.
How does Beeswax* Cappings* work chemically?
The molecule profile is a complex mixture dominated by long-chain esters, free fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and hydrocarbons, giving it a firm texture and a typical melting range around 61 to 65°C. It is commonly used from about 1 to 20% depending on format, with higher levels in sticks and balms, and it is stable across normal anhydrous and emulsion processing temperatures.
Last updated 2026-08-17