Cera Alba
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, perfuming, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
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
What does it do?
Cera Alba is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Cera Alba is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cera Alba?
Cera Alba is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 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
Is Cera Alba allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cera Alba is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cera Alba do in cosmetic products?
Cera Alba is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, perfuming, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Cera Alba?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cera Alba is 8012-89-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010