PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax

PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax

AKA “Polyethylene glycol 20 sorbitan beeswax, PEG 20 sorbitan beeswax”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-20 sorbitan beeswax

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 sorbitan beeswax, PEG 20 sorbitan beeswax

Synthetic · Cleanser · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emulsifier

Bee Product

Synthetic

Clean

Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Ethoxylation Safety Ratings: CIR: Reviewed by CIR

CAS #

66794-58-9

Form

Wax

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Functions

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Reduces Inflammation

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Beeswax has been used in skincare since ancient Egypt and Rome as a protective, emollient ingredient. The PEG-20 sorbitan version is a modern synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying beeswax with sorbitan and polyethylene glycol for water solubility.