- Comedogenic
- 2 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Wax
- INCI name
- Cera Alba
- Also listed as
- Beeswax, Bees Wax
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for most skin types. If you are very acne-prone, check where it sits in the ingredient list: the lower, the better.
Products that contain Cera Alba
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Beeswax comedogenic?
Mildly, so most people are fine. Beeswax (INCI: Cera Alba) has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5. A natural occlusive wax in balms and lip products, with low-to-moderate comedogenic potential.
Is Beeswax safe for fungal acne?
No. Beeswax can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Beeswax cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Cera Alba?
On labels it can also appear as Beeswax or Bees Wax.