Der Unterschied zwischen veganem Wachs
und Bienenwachs

Wozu ist Wachs überhaupt gut?

There are hardly any cosmetics that don’t contain wax. The reason: wax is great for providing consistency. Creams or lotions have a firmer consistency and can therefore be applied in a better way, thanks to waxes. This particularly applies to creams, balms, pastes, lotions, lip care products and mascaras. Wax also has many soothing and protective properties:

• It locks in moisture.
• It forms a protective layer on the skin and protects it against harmful environmental influences.
• It increases the elasticity of the skin.
• It keeps the skin soft and smooth.

Beeswax

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Beeswax is excreted by honey bees and helps the bees build their honeycombs. The honeycomb not only stores the honey, it also houses the young bees. This means that wax is vital for bees and is therefore of greater significance. In order to extract beeswax, the comb is spun, the wax melts and is reformed. Beeswax is therefore not only an animal product, it is also a product which is crucial for the survival of the bees. Cosmetic beeswax generally comes from China.

If you want to avoid beeswax you should look for natural cosmetic products that contain plant-based waxes. These are in no way inferior to beeswax in terms of care and protection. On the contrary: as their original function is to protect plants against heat, UV rays and drying out, they have many positive properties which are great for the skin. They are also – in contrast to classic beeswax – odour neutral.

Die besten pflanzlichen Alternativen

The most common vegan waxes include berry wax, sunflower wax and rice wax. They are all plant-based and are especially suitable for cosmetic use. They are also suitable for people with allergies as they are skin-friendly and contain no perfumes.

Berry wax:

Berry wax (Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera) is extracted from the fruits of the lacquer tree. The wax is a mixture of vegetable fat and free fatty acids. The special feature of berry wax is what improves the shelf life of ingredients in cosmetic products. In addition, it has made the skin’s properties smooth and supple.

Candelilla wax:

Candelilla wax (euphorbia cerifera cera) is particularly well known . It comes from the leaves and branches of the candelilla bush, which grows principally in North Mexico and the Southwest of the USA. The shoots of the bush are cut and heated to extract the wax. Candelilla wax has a high melting point and is very hard at low temperatures. It also feels pleasant on the skin, is not sticky and binds well with other oils. It is used not just in skin care products but also in hair care products since it gives the hair a beautiful sheen and makes it easy to comb.

Carnauba wax:

Carnauba wax (copernicia cerifera cera) comes from the leaves of the carnauba palm, which is also called wax palm. It originates from Brazil, where it grows up to 15 metres high and has fan-shaped leaves. The waxy layer that coats the leaves is removed after drying the leaves and is then melted down. Carnauba wax is one of the hardest of all plant-based waxes and has a very high boiling point. Due to this property, it is primarily used for lipsticks and eyeliners, as well as for mascara. But it is also used in skin and haircare products.

Myrica fruit wax:

Das Wachs des Wachsbeerenstrauchs (Myrica Cerifera), ist wie das Wachs des Lackbaums ebenso als Beerenwachs bekannt. Die Beeren werden geerntet, gekocht, das Rohwachs wird abgeschöpft, filtriert und anschließend weiterverarbeitet. Die Besonderheit: Das Myrica Fruchtwachs ist deutlich weicher als Carnauba- oder Candelillawachs. Aufgrund seiner gelartigen Konsistenz ist es deutlich leichter und weniger filmbildender auf der Haut, als zum Beispiel das Bienenwachs. Wenn eine festere Konsistenz erforderlich ist, wie beispielsweise bei Lippenstiften, kommt es häufig in Kombination mit anderen pflanzlichen Wachsen zum Einsatz. Ebenso findet es in Haut- und Haarpflegeprodukten Anwendung.

Rice wax:

Rice wax (Oryza Sativa Bran Wax) is a vegetable natural wax, which is produced during the production of rice oil. It is characterized by its slightly yellowish color and slightly crystalline substance, is mainly used for cosmetic purposes due to its fat content and usually saponified. Due to its high fat content, its contained enzymes and the vitamin B content, the wax is particularly nourishing and moisturizing. These properties make it a perfect component for soaps and creams.

Rose Flower Wax:

Rose flower wax (Rosa Damascena Flower Cera) is obtained from the flowers of the Damascus Rose, which is native to Asia. The wax forms a very thin layer of wax on the petals , which protects the rose from dry climate. In addition to its gentle floral scent, which also contains green notes, rose wax also has very good care and protective properties for the skin. In addition, rose wax gives a fine shimmering shine.

Sunflower seed wax:

Sunflower seed wax (Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera) is one of the innovative waxes and is considered to be the best known alternative to beeswax. Sunflower wax is derived from the oil of the sunflower, which originally comes from North America, but today is widely grown in Europe. This property makes the sunflower wax a particularly sustainable alternative for us. Sunflower wax has an excellent oil-binding capacity, which makes it a pleasant protective film on the skin. Microfine sunflower wax particles form synergies with keratin: a natural repair effect is set in motion which nourishes the skin and hair.