PEG-8 Sorbitan Beeswax

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Sorbitan Beeswax, PEG-8 Polysorbate Beeswax

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Bee / Insect

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Bee Product

Wax

Not Clean

PEG-8 Sorbitan Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient.

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

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Moisturizes skin

Softens and smooths surface

Provides gentle anti

Inflammatory support

Traditional Use

Beeswax has been used in cosmetics since ancient Egypt; this modern derivative was created by pegylating sorbitan esters of beeswax to make a more stable, water-compatible emulsifier.

EWG

CIR

Reviewed by CIR

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

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