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Butyloctyl Beeswax
AKA “Modified beeswax, Beeswax derivative”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Butyloctyl beeswax
AKA: Modified beeswax, Beeswax derivative
Wax · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Fatty acids, beeswax, esters with 2-butyloctanol
CAS #
151661-98-2
Form
Wax
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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
Synthetic ester derived from beeswax. Created as a modern substitute to provide beeswax's traditional emollient and protective properties while improving stability and texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR