This DIY cleansing oil is inexpensive, easy to make, and rinses clean like fancy store-bought oil cleansers – at a fraction of the price! Learn how to make a simple emulsifying cleansing oil that washes off with just water. Ever since I created this easy cleansing oil recipe, I have never had to buy another …
Cera Bellina
Cera Bellina (Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax) is a specially modified, hydrophilic (water-soluble) beeswax with unique emulsifying and gelling characteristics.
To make Cera Bellina wax, the free fatty acids in beeswax are converted into polyglycerol esters (emulsifiers). This allows the wax to act as both an emulsifier and a thickening agent, making it a useful addition to face cleansing products (such as cleansing oils and cleansing balms) as well as skincare products (such as lip balm and lotion bars) to prevent graininess and ensure a smooth, uniform texture.
Is there a Cera Bellina substitute? The closest alternative for Cera Bellina wax is sumac wax, otherwise known as berry wax, Japan wax, or rhus wax. This plant-based, vegan cosmetic wax has an incredibly soft, gel-like consistency that allows it to create similar gel textures to Cera Bellina. However, sumac berry wax does not have the same emulsifying properties.
Where to find Cera Bellina Wax: Etsy
Where to find Japan Berry Wax: Etsy
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