Octyldodecyl Beeswax

AKA: Octyldodecyl beeswax derivative, UNKNOWN

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Bee / Insect

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Bee Product

Wax

Not Clean

Fatty acids, beeswax, 2-octyldodecyl esters

CAS #

-

Form

Wax

Functions

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

Modern synthetic ester designed to mimic the protective and emollient properties of natural beeswax, which has been used for millennia in skincare and cosmetics. Developed to provide consistency and stability while reducing dependence on animal-derived beeswax.

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-reviewednone on file

⚖️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