Eco Skincare – Is it Ethical to Use Beeswax in Beauty Products As the Bees Continue to Vanish?
Einstein is rumored to have predicted that if bees disappear from our planet, mankind will soon perish. Although it is not proven whether the great scientist said this or not, our scientists are worried. Wild bee populations are being wiped out by a parasitic mite and beekeepers are working hard to protect their farmed bees from the same fate. As the bees vanish we take a look at the bee and the issue of beeswax, ethics and skincare. Beeswax (or cera alba as it is listed on ingredients labels) is an ingredient used by both commercial skin care manufacturers and many natural and organic skin care producers. Beeswax is obtained from the honeycomb of bees in the hive and used in skincare as an emulsifier and thickener, as well as for its reputed skin care benefits. People choosing to buy natural and organic skin care expect green, eco and ethical credentials from the producers. Cruelty-free is high on the list for green and ethical shoppers which is why it is important to look at the ques
