Beeswax
Natural wax — adds hardness and a subtle honey scent. Keep under 5% or soap crumbles.
INCI: CERA ALBA
WaxesPalm-Free
Expert-reviewedPublished Mar 2026Updated Mar 2026
SAP (NaOH)
0.0690
SAP (KOH)
0.0970
Recommended Max
5%
Comedogenic
?/5
Cost Tier
Mid-Range
Beeswax (CERA ALBA) is a soap-making wax used in handmade soap recipes. Its SAP values are 0.0690 for NaOH and 0.0970 for KOH, which helps dial in accurate lye amounts.
Typical usage stays below 5% of total oils. In practice, it is palm-free.
Beeswax has an NaOH SAP value of 0.06900 and a KOH SAP value of 0.09700, meaning approximately 69g of sodium hydroxide saponifies 1kg of this oil. It is typically used at 0–5.00% of total oil weight in cold process soap recipes.
Fatty Acid Profile
Palmitic (5.0%)
Stearic (1.0%)
Oleic (8.0%)
Soap Qualities Contributed
Hardness
6(29–54)
Cleansing
0(12–22)
Conditioning
8(44–69)
Bubbly Lather
0(14–46)
Creamy Lather
6(16–48)
Longevity
6(5–35)
Shaded areas show the ideal range for balanced soap. Values outside these ranges may still produce good soap depending on the overall formula.
Formulation Guidance
Recommended range:0% — 5%
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