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Beeswax CO₂ Extract (Cera Alba)
Beeswax CO₂ Extract (Cera Alba)
A rich, honeyed and resinous beeswax CO₂ aromatic for perfumery and artisan formulations.
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Beeswax CO₂ Extract
A concentrated aromatic extract produced from beeswax using supercritical CO₂. Its profile combines creamy wax, sun-warmed honey, floral nectar, pollen, propolis-like resinous tones and a soft golden sweetness.
This is an animal-derived hive material rather than a botanical extract. Its dense aroma and semi-solid consistency make it especially useful as a base note, fixative and warmth-building material in natural perfumery, solid perfumes, balms and oil-based formulations.
At a Glance
- Source material: Beeswax / honeycomb wax
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
- Perfumery role: Base note and fixative
Product Specifications
- Material name: Beeswax CO₂ Extract
- Common names: Beeswax, Honeycomb Wax
- INCI: Cera Alba (Beeswax) Wax Extract
- Source: Animal-derived hive wax; no botanical name or plant family applies
- Material used: Wax
- Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
- Perfumery note: Base
- Function: Fixative
- Aroma: Rich honey, creamy wax, floral nectar, pollen, balsamic resin and subtle smokiness
- Appearance: Brown, semi-solid and resinous at room temperature
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
- Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol and butters; insoluble in water
Aromatic Profile
Opening
Soft honey and warm floral nectar.
Heart
Sweet pollen, creamy wax and gentle balsamic tones.
Base
Resinous warmth, propolis-like depth, subtle smokiness and deep golden sweetness.
Dense, rounded and hive-like, with enough weight to reinforce base notes and extend warm resinous compositions.
Formulation & Usage
Handling
- Warm gently in a bain-marie; avoid direct flame and overheating
- Dilute in a compatible oil, jojoba or perfumer’s alcohol
- Blend into balms, serums, solid perfumes or concentrated aromatic bases
Usage Guidance
- Creams and balms: 0.5–5%
- Body oils: 0.5–3%
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Base notes and fixative systems
- Honey, gourmand, floral and resinous accords
- Solid perfumes, perfume oils and aromatic balms
Skincare & Artisan Formulation
- Balms, creams and body oils where a natural honeyed aroma is desired
- Oil-based serums and botanical wax blends
- Incense-inspired and resinous artisan compositions
Blending Partners
Pairs well with vanilla, benzoin, tonka, rose, jasmine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, labdanum, myrrh, frankincense, cedarwood, sandalwood, guaiacwood and warm spices.
Safety
- Concentrated aromatic raw material; do not apply neat.
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished dilution before topical use.
- Do not use if you have a known allergy to beeswax or other bee-derived materials.
- Store cool and dark to limit oxidation.
- Use additional caution with children, pregnancy, older adults, medical conditions or medication and seek qualified guidance.
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