Stearyl Beeswax

Stearyl Beeswax molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Modified beeswax, Stearyl-modified beeswax
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Wax
Clean
Beeswax fatty acids, octadecyl esters
CAS #
223705-72-4
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.
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
A synthetic derivative combining stearyl alcohol with beeswax properties, developed in the 20th century. Created to replicate the texture and occlusive benefits of traditional beeswax in modern formulations.
EWG
1
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR