Natural wax from honeybee; NOT vegan; excellent emollient; thickens and stabilises anhydrous formulas; propolis contamination possible, allergen risk for propolis-sensitive individuals; verify specification for propolis content; well-established safety record
Function & Common Use
Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Film Former
Viscosity Agent
Lip balms creams anhydrous products traditional cosmetics
Animal (honeybee)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cera Alba safe to use in skincare?
Cera Alba has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Natural wax from honeybee; NOT vegan; excellent emollient; thickens and stabilises anhydrous formulas; propolis contamination possible, allergen risk for propolis-sensitive individuals; verify specification for propolis content; well-established safety record
Is Cera Alba allowed in India?
Cera Alba is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Cera Alba used for in cosmetics?
Cera Alba functions as: Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Film Former. It is commonly found in: Lip balms creams anhydrous products traditional cosmetics.
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