A review of the use of beeswax in skincare

Background Beeswax is a naturally occurring product secreted from worker bees that has varied uses in modern day. In skincare, its function ranges from its role as an occlusive, helping to create a semi‐occlusive skin barrier that minimizes transepidermal water loss; as a humectant, locking in hydra...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2023-08, Vol.22 (8), p.2166-2173
Main Authors: Nong, Yvonne, Maloh, Jessica, Natarelli, Nicole, Gunt, Hemali B., Tristani, Esther, Sivamani, Raja K.
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Bacteria
Bacterial infections
Beeswax
Dermatitis
E coli
Ethanol
Honey
microbiome
Olive oil
skin barrier
Skin care products
skincare
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description Background Beeswax is a naturally occurring product secreted from worker bees that has varied uses in modern day. In skincare, its function ranges from its role as an occlusive, helping to create a semi‐occlusive skin barrier that minimizes transepidermal water loss; as a humectant, locking in hydration; and an emollient to soften and soothe the skin. As a natural substance, its use has been shown to help alleviate symptoms associated with common cutaneous conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis, and overgrowth of normal skin flora. Aims In this narrative review, we aim to describe current uses of beeswax in skincare that has been published in the literature. Materials and methods A review of beeswax related publications was performed by searching the PubMed database studies. Results A total of five clinical studies were included with three studies on animals and two studies in humans. Discussion Several studies show the benefits of topical beeswax in supporting the skin barrier. Conclusion Beeswax can be a low‐cost, natural ingredient for use in products. Further studies with topical beeswax are warranted.
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Beeswax
Dermatitis
E coli
Ethanol
Honey
microbiome
Olive oil
skin barrier
Skin care products
skincare
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