Cera Alba

Bueno

Mejora la textura

Cera Alba at a glance

  • Commonly called beeswax
  • Made by honeybees
  • Contains multiple fatty acids and fatty alcohols
  • Rich in flavonoids

Cera Alba description

_Cera alba_ is the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) term for what is commonly known as beeswax. It is a natural wax produced by honeybees in the process of building their hives. Because of its emollient and occlusive nature, beeswax has been used since antiquity in treatments for a variety of skin ailments. Modern science backs up this usage, as beeswax is comprised of multiple fatty acids and fatty alcohols that restore skin, making it especially useful for those who have a damaged barrier. Beeswax is also a good source of flavonoids which provide antioxidant benefits. _Cera alba_ is most commonly used in skin protectant cosmetics, particularly in moisturizing balms and lip products. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled beeswax safe in its current usage in cosmetics. Note: while beeswax is a vegetarian ingredient, it is generally not considered vegan, as it is derived from an animal byproduct.

Cera Alba references

  • SpecialChem.com, Website, Accessed November 2024
  • ScienceDirect.com, Website, Accessed November 2024
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, August 2023, pages 2,166–2,173
  • Molecules, January 2020, pages 1–17
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2005, pages 1-102

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.