PEG-30 sorbitan beeswax

AKA: Sorbitan Beeswax Ethoxylate, Beeswax Sorbitan PEG

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Bee / Insect

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Bee Product

Wax

Not Clean

PEG-30 sorbitan beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

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

Emulsifying

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Traditional Use

Beeswax has been used as a skin protectant and emollient since ancient Egypt; this modern formulation combines it with sorbitan and polyethylene glycol, developed in the 20th century to create a more stable and water-compatible emulsifying agent.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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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

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR