Castor isostearate beeswax succinate

Castor isostearate beeswax succinate

AKA “Castor Isostearate Beeswax Succinate, Castor Oil Derivative”

Wax

Ingredient Facts

Castor isostearate beeswax succinate

AKA: Castor Oil Derivative

Wax · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Bee Product

Plant Oil

Wax

Clean

Castor Isostearate Beeswax Succinate is polymeric mixture of esters formed by the reaction of Castor oil Isostearic acid Beeswax and Succinic Acid

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Seed

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

This is a modern synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emulsifying and conditioning agent for cosmetics. It combines natural components (castor oil and beeswax) with synthetic modification to improve stability and texture in skincare formulations.