C18-38 Alkyl Beeswax

C18-38 Alkyl Beeswax molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Fatty acids, beeswax, C18-38-alkyl esters
CAS #
223706-17-0
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of natural beeswax developed in the 20th century to provide improved stability and texture in cosmetic creams while maintaining beeswax's protective and thickening 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
General
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