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Cera Alba

Beeswax

Safety Notes

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

Function

Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Film Former

Category

Viscosity Agent

Common In

Lip balms creams anhydrous products traditional cosmetics

Origin

Animal (honeybee)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

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.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS8012-89-3
EC232-383-7

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