Dimethiconol Beeswax
AKA “Silicone-Beeswax Complex, Dimethiconol Beeswax
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol beeswax
AKA: Silicone-Beeswax Complex
Wax · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Reaction product of beeswax and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)],.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydroxy
CAS #
227200-35-3
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 modern cosmetic ingredient combining silicone with beeswax, a substance used for thousands of years in Egyptian, Roman, and Chinese beauty preparations for its emollient and protective properties, enhanced with 20th-century silicone technology.
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