PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 sorbitan beeswax, PEG 20 sorbitan beeswax
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Bee Product
Wax
Clean
PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
66794-58-9
Form
Wax
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Beeswax has been used in skincare since ancient Egypt and Rome as a protective, emollient ingredient. The PEG-20 sorbitan version is a modern synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying beeswax with sorbitan and polyethylene glycol for water solubility.
EWG
2
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR