Waxes
Overview
Waxes are naturally firm ingredients that help give balms, salves, lip products, and solid formulations their shape and structure. They can also create a light protective layer on the skin, helping to reduce moisture loss while giving a product a smooth, comfortable glide.
At Lovebee, we use waxes such as beeswax and plant-based waxes for the specific qualities they bring to a formula. Some create a softer, creamier texture, while others add firmness, improve stability, or help a product hold up better in warmer temperatures.
The type and amount of wax can make a big difference to how a finished product applies and feels. We carefully balance waxes with oils and butters so each formula is protective and long-lasting without feeling overly heavy or stiff.
Waxes we use
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Beeswax
Beeswax or Cera Alba
Made by honeybees to build their comb, and harvested from the wax cappings sliced off when honey is taken — the ingredient that gives a balm its body and holds a stick of lip balm together. Read more
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Candelilla Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
A firm, plant-based wax from the candelilla shrub, a vegan alternative to beeswax. Read more