Beeswax (INCI: cera alba) comes from honeybees and when using beeswax in skincare it creates an occlusive that creates a protective barrier on our skin to prevent water loss.
It hydrates and softens the skin which is great for dry and mature skin.
It is not an emulsifier, but it is used to thicken salves and balms.
Beeswax does not clog pores. It is used in many skincare products such as moisturizers, balms, lotion bars, massage bars, and soap. Its melting point is about 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
For this project, I am making a foot balm that will help with dry skin and cracked heels. I wanted a soft consistency which is why I used beeswax at 15%.
With this being an anhydrous product, a preservative is not needed.
The jar on the left was made with murumuru butter. I wanted to experiment with a butter that is considered an alternative to shea butter. The jar on the right was made with kokum butter. I wanted to experiment with a butter that is considered an alternative to cocoa butter. Both butters help to moisturize and hydrate the skin. Which makes them great for dry and mature skin.
Oil Phase (Using Murumuru Butter):
Kiwi Seed Oil 68.75 grams
Cranberry Seed Oil 25 grams
Beeswax 18.75 grams
Murumuru Butter 8.75 grams
Cool-down Phase:
Lavender Essential Oil 2.59 grams
Vitamin E Oil 1.16 grams
Oil Phase (Using Kokum Butter):
Kiwi Seed Oil 33 grams
Cranberry Seed Oil 11.4 grams
Beeswax 9 grams
Kokum Butter 4.8 grams
Cool-down Phase:
Lavender Essential Oil 1.2 grams
Vitamin E Oil 0.6 grams
I prepared a water bath and heated the oil phase ingredients in a glass bowl on a low temperature. Once the ingredients melted, I took the glass bowl off the stove.
Once the oil phase has cooled down a bit, the cool-down ingredients were added. I Poured the ingredients into a jar to solidify at room temperature.
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