Yellow Beeswax

Cera flava is natural, unbleached beeswax refined for cosmetic use. It retains its soft golden colour (from carotenoids) and a light honey aroma. By contrast, Cera alba is the bleached/filtered white form; both are cosmetic-grade beeswaxes used for texture, stability, and protective skin feel.Wiley Online Librarydermaviduals.de

1) Reduces TEWL & boosts surface hydration

Beeswax creates a semi-occlusive, breathable film that helps lower transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and improve stratum-corneum water content—why beeswax appears in barrier creams for dry, sensitive skin. Reviews of clinical and formulation data consistently report TEWL reductions and hydration gains with beeswax-containing products.PubMedCosmeticsDesign.com

2) Comforts irritated, over-washed skin

By resisting water transport at the surface, beeswax-rich balms help protect compromised skin while it restores its barrier—reflected in trials and summaries where beeswax formulas improved erythema, fissuring and scaling vs baselines.CosmeticsDesign.com

3) Gentle support in baby-care blends

Beeswax is a staple in nappy-area barriers. Small clinical work using a honey–olive oil–beeswax mixture reported improved diaper dermatitis scores over 7 days and in-vitro inhibition of S. aureus and Candida—supporting beeswax’s role within a gentle barrier system (note: multi-ingredient formulas).PubMed+1ScienceDirect

4) Formulation perks you can feel

Cera flava thickens/structures creams and balms, stabilises emulsions, and gives a cushioned glide that helps the product stay where you apply it—ideal for delicate spots (cheeks, hands, nappy area).Wiley Online Library

5) Composition & melting profile (why it performs)

Beeswax is a complex blend of mono/di/tri-esters, hydrocarbons, free fatty acids and alcohols with a ~62–65 °C melting range, explaining its semi-solid, protective film on skin.Wikipediaatamanchemicals.com

• Cosmetic safety: The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel re-affirmed in 2025 that beeswax (Cera flava/Cera alba) is safe in cosmetics under current practices of use.CIR Safety
  
• Allergy nuance: True beeswax allergy is uncommon; when reactions occur, they often relate to propolis/pollen residues. If there’s a known bee-product sensitivity, patch-test first.CIR Safety
  
• Infant context: Beeswax-containing barrier preparations are widely used for nappy rash; small infant studies of bee-product blends show good tolerance and symptom improvement.PubMed
  

• Colour & scent:Cera flava keeps a warm yellow hue and light honey aroma; Cera alba is paler/neutral—useful where colour control matters.Wiley Online Library
  
• Performance: Film-forming and barrier properties are functionally similar; choice is aesthetic/branding (e.g., “organic yellow beeswax” vs “neutral white”).Wiley Online Library
  
• Your product: You’ve moved from white to organic yellow beeswax to align with your “pure, natural” story while keeping the same protective performance.
  

In Natural Nine, Cera flava acts as a breathable natural shield, teaming with shea and tallow to lock in moisture, while jojoba/almond add slip and arrowroot trims greasiness. Zinc oxide contributes soothing protection in delicate areas—together creating a newborn-gentle finish that’s calm and comfortable.