C30-50 Alkyl Beeswax

AKA: Beeswax Derivative

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Bee / Insect

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Bee Product

Wax

Not Clean

Fatty acids, beeswax, C30-50-alkyl esters

CAS #

223707-19-5

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.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of beeswax, a substance used for millennia in traditional medicine and cosmetics for its emollient and protective properties, adapted through chemical synthesis for consistent cosmetic formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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