Comments on: Does Beeswax Benefit Skin? (And What It’s Really Doing In Your Skincare Products)

By: A W

A W — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:31:37 +0000

In reply to Lisa. I, like you, am severely allergic to wasps, bees, honey, and beeswax. I am happy the discussion is happening. I hope more makeup companies become wise and stop using it, cause I want to use lipsticks too.

By: Gio

Gio — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:11:59 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Lisa, I'm so glad you've finally found a new line of lip products that work for you, and thank you for sharing with us. I'm sure a lot of people who are sensitive to beeswax will find it helpful.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 27 May 2014 22:38:11 +0000

Just wanted to let those of you out there who are allergic or very sensitive to beeswax know that I just found what I think is going to be a fantastic lip balm (and line of gorgeous, natural lipsticks).

I had totally given up on finding a lip balm without beeswax (almost all lip balms contain beeswax, especially the “natural” ones, and I’ve even been sensitive to one I tried that didn’t contain beeswax). I’ve resorted to using Mentholatum on my lips at night, but I know it’s awful and contains toxic ingredients. I just found Red Apple Lipstick (www.redapplelipstick.com), a small company that makes handmade, 100% gluten-free, paraben-free, lead-free natural lipsticks and cosmetics, all made in the USA, and they have a lip balm that people rave about called Rallye Balm. It does not contain beeswax, and it actually heals dry, chapped, cracked lips by hydrating them and letting them breathe. Read about it here:

http://www.redapplelipstick.com/rallye-balm-gluten-free-lip-balm.html

I am so excited to have finally found a product that I think will work! The creator of Red Apple Lipstick, Jay Harper, explains why traditional lip balms DON’T work and why Rallye Balm is so different.

I’m also going to order some of their beautiful lipsticks; I don’t think any of them contain beeswax but am going to check to be sure. They have an amazing guarantee — they will refund or exchange any product for 6 months after purchase, so there is no risk (it’s hard to choose lipstick colors online).

Thought others of you out there might want to check it out too.

Lisa in Austin

By: TN Sun Balm Pact SPF50 PA+++ Review | beautifan

TN Sun Balm Pact SPF50 PA+++ Review | beautifan — Fri, 09 May 2014 09:42:22 +0000

[…] Beeswax is a thickening agent. It thickens the oil portion of solid products (like lipsticks), giving them structure and keeping them solid. It stiffens eye makeup products without hardening them. When used in mascaras it provides the main body of the product and gives it smudge-proof and waterproof properties. It is also an emollient that smooths and softens the skin. In addition, it keeps an emulsion (a blend of water and oil) from separating. It may also be used in depilatory products to remove unwanted hair. Allergies to beeswax can occur. However, beeswax should have no side effects when used correctly in cosmetics formulations. (source ; x) […]

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:24:33 +0000

In reply to Moonshinegal.

Moonshinegal, I’m sorry you had so little options. When you have allergies, it’s already hard enough to find something in big stores that carry a lot of different lines. But I’m glad that switching seems to help somewhat.

You’re welcome and thank you for sharing your story. I’m sure other people will find it helpful.

By: Moonshinegal

Moonshinegal — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:44:50 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Lisa, have you completed a patch skin test with unrefined organic coconut oil? Avocado oil is good too .. if you decide you want to give olive oil a break. Please do a skin test first before attempting to put any of these on your lips. Hugs. Do you also have other immune function issues? Rashes, itchiness, dry skin on other parts of body, constantly shifting body temperature, fatigue, feeling run-down? Malaise? I'm looking for links to weak immune function ... that's why I ask. Thanks. Hugs.