Comments on: Know your ingredients: Beeswax

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:52:04 +0000

Tonya, how awful — my problem (and the problem of many who have posted here) is just a topical reaction to beeswax, but your problem is much more serious. You truly have a severe allergy that could be really serious (as I do with penicillin).

I don’t have the answer to your question either; I wish I could help. Obviously you will have to be extremely diligent in researching cosmetics — many do contain carnuba wax or beeswax, lipsticks especially. And wow, meds being coated with carnuba wax — what a nightmare!

I wish you luck and hope you can find the answer to your question.

Lisa in Austin

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:45:59 +0000

Tonya, I am so sorry to hear that, how awful! I wish I could help you, but unfortunately I don’t know if synthetic beeswax is made with anything that comes from bees. I will try and do some research but I can’t promise anything. If I find something, I’ll let you know straight away.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:16:58 +0000

At 4 years old I was stung and found out I have a severe bee allergy. After a few years of allergy shots and little improvement I also developed a honey allergy. I only discovered this after eating some Honey Smacks! This isnt just a concern while eating but also a topical allergy. I made the mistake of using a shampoo with honey in it when I was 19 and suffered hives and hair loss. I never thought something sticky like honey would be in shampoo! Next I started having problems with beeswax so avoided that too. I used medx lip balm on day and my blood pressure dropped so low I passed out and ended up in the hospital over night and on steroids and benadryl for over a month to suppress the allergic reaction. I recently started to have problems with carnuba wax also. So many meds are coated in it to help make swallowing them easier so be careful!!! My question to all is… Does anyone know if synthetic beeswax is made from anything coming from bees? I have not tried it because I can not find an answer. I am only guessing but I think my allergies have something to do with the enzymes in the bees that help them break down pollen, make wax and honey. Honey bees are the ones I am most allergic to and have the worst reactions too. Any info would be helpful! Good luck to all those dealing with this sort of thing

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:59:41 +0000

Andrea, I’m sorry you are allergic to beeswax too but it’s great that you managed to find a lip balm that works for you. Thanks for sharing, I’m sure others will find it useful.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:35:36 +0000

I patch tested allergic to beeswax. I have been using Aquaphor ointment on my lips for years as a lip balm alternative and its great.

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:30:19 +0000

Joelle, I’m glad your doctor was able to recommend a treatment and a diet that helped your problem. It sounds very restricting so it mustn’t have been that easy at first but at least you’re better now so it’s worth it.

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:28:27 +0000

Laine, thank you for your recommendation, it’s very helpful. I think vaseline would work very well for those allergic to beeswax too. It’d be great if there were more alternatives for those who want to use natural products, but until then, one sadly can’t afford to be too picky.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:54:23 +0000

Hi Rose,

Yes, I am still using Enfusia and Hugo Naturals lip balms (neither contains beeswax) with no problems! I like the texture and feel of both of them a lot. I’m thankful I finally found something I can use!

Luckily, I don’t seem to have a problem with most lipsticks and lip glosses.