White Beeswax: The Premium Natural Emollient for Skincare Formulations
Welcome to Agape Royal Organics, your premier source for top-quality skincare raw ingredients. Discover our White Beeswax, an essential ingredient renowned for its superior emollient properties and versatility in cosmetic formulations.
Key Features:
- Pure and Natural: Our White Beeswax is carefully refined to remove impurities, ensuring a clean, pure product perfect for sensitive skin.
- Excellent Emollient: Provides outstanding moisturizing and protective properties, forming a breathable barrier on the skin to lock in moisture.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for a wide range of skincare products including creams, lotions, lip balms, salves, and more.
- Stable and Consistent: Offers exceptional stability and consistency, enhancing the texture and performance of your formulations.
- Skin-Friendly: Naturally hypoallergenic and free from synthetic additives, making it suitable for all skin types.
Base Cream Formulation Recipe Using White Beeswax
Ingredients:
- Phase A:
- Water (Distilled): 65%
- Glycerin: 3%
- Sodium Benzoate: 0.2%
- Phase B:
- White Beeswax: 7%
- Sweet Almond Oil: 10%
- Shea Butter: 5%
- Emulsifying Wax: 5%
- Phase C:
- Preservative (e.g., Phenoxyethanol): 0.8%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol): 1%
- Essential Oil or Fragrance: 0.5% (optional)
- Phase D:
- Citric Acid Solution (10% in Water): Adjust pH to 5.5 – 6.0
Instructions:
- Phase A Preparation:
- In a heat-resistant mixing vessel, add distilled water.
- Mix in glycerin and sodium benzoate until fully dissolved.
- Phase B Preparation:
- In a separate heat-resistant vessel, combine white beeswax, sweet almond oil, shea butter, and emulsifying wax.
- Heat the mixture gently using a double boiler until all solids are melted and the mixture is uniform.
- Combining Phases A and B:
- Heat Phase A to the same temperature as Phase B (approximately 70°C or 160°F).
- Slowly add Phase B to Phase A while continuously stirring using an immersion blender or a high-shear mixer until the mixture is homogeneous and begins to thicken.
- Phase C Addition:
- Once the mixture has cooled to around 40°C (104°F), add the preservative, vitamin E, and essential oil or fragrance if using.
- Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Phase D pH Adjustment:
- Check the pH of the mixture and adjust to the desired range (5.5 – 6.0) using the citric acid solution. Add drop by drop, stirring well after each addition.
- Final Mixing:
- Continue to mix until the cream reaches room temperature and achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Packaging:
- Transfer the finished base cream into clean, sterilized jars or bottles.
- Seal the containers tightly and label accordingly.
Storage:
- Store the base cream in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Usage:
- This versatile base cream can be used as-is for a moisturizing effect or customized with additional active ingredients, essential oils, or fragrances to create a variety of specialized skincare products.
This formulation provides a rich, nourishing base cream that leverages the emollient and protective properties of white beeswax, making it an excellent foundation for a range of cosmetic and skincare applications.
- Phase A:
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