Beeswax Acid

Beeswax Acid molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Beeswax Fatty Acid
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Fatty acids, beeswax
CAS #
135457-95-3
Form
Wax
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Light Stabilizer
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
Derived from beeswax, which has been used in skincare since ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek times. The acidic component was isolated and used in modern cosmetics for its emulsifying and protective properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR