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From the hiveThickensSoftens

Beeswax

Cera Alba (Beeswax)

Beeswax. Gives Avalon its body and leaves a soft, protective feel.

Origin
From beesWax made by honeybees to build their comb. Cera alba is Latin for "white wax".
Found in
1 formula: Avalon
Also called
Cera alba, White beeswax

What it is

The wax honeybees make to build their honeycomb. Its name on the list, cera alba, is Latin for "white wax".

What it does

It thickens the cream and helps give Avalon its soft, slightly thick texture. On skin it leaves a light layer that helps slow the loss of moisture.

Why it’s clean

A natural wax with a long record in cosmetics, named plainly on the list. Avalon lists no paraffin or other petroleum waxes.

What clean means here

Found in

One formula.

Labels list ingredients from most to least, so where beeswax sits gives a rough idea of how much is in the formula.

Same family

From the hive

Honey, beeswax and bee pollen: humectants, structure and a conditioned feel. All of them are animal-derived. See the whole family