A review of the use of beeswax in skincare.

Autor: Nong Y; Integrative Skin Science and Research, Sacramento, California, USA.; Zen Dermatology, Sacramento, California, USA., Maloh J; Integrative Skin Science and Research, Sacramento, California, USA.; Zen Dermatology, Sacramento, California, USA., Natarelli N; University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA., Gunt HB; Burt's Bees, Durham, North Carolina, USA., Tristani E; Burt's Bees, Durham, North Carolina, USA., Sivamani RK; Integrative Skin Science and Research, Sacramento, California, USA.; Zen Dermatology, Sacramento, California, USA.; Department of Dermatology, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, California, USA.; College of Medicine, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, California, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of cosmetic dermatology [J Cosmet Dermatol] 2023 Aug; Vol. 22 (8), pp. 2166-2173. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 31.
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15718
Abstrakt: Background: Beeswax is a naturally occurring product secreted from worker bees that has varied uses in modern day. In skincare, its function ranges from its role as an occlusive, helping to create a semi-occlusive skin barrier that minimizes transepidermal water loss; as a humectant, locking in hydration; and an emollient to soften and soothe the skin. As a natural substance, its use has been shown to help alleviate symptoms associated with common cutaneous conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis, and overgrowth of normal skin flora.
Aims: In this narrative review, we aim to describe current uses of beeswax in skincare that has been published in the literature.
Materials and Methods: A review of beeswax related publications was performed by searching the PubMed database studies.
Results: A total of five clinical studies were included with three studies on animals and two studies in humans.
Discussion: Several studies show the benefits of topical beeswax in supporting the skin barrier.
Conclusion: Beeswax can be a low-cost, natural ingredient for use in products. Further studies with topical beeswax are warranted.
(© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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