C30-50 Alkyl Beeswax
AKA “Alkyl Beeswax, Beeswax Derivative
Wax
Ingredient Facts
C30-50 alkyl beeswax
AKA: Beeswax Derivative
Wax · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Fatty acids, beeswax, C30-50-alkyl esters
CAS #
223707-19-5
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of beeswax, a substance used for millennia in traditional medicine and cosmetics for its emollient and protective properties, adapted through chemical synthesis for consistent cosmetic formulations.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR