PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax

PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax

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

Wax

Ingredient Facts

Peg-20 sorbitan beeswax

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

Wax · Emollient · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Bee Product

Wax

Clean

PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.

CAS #

66794-58-9

Form

Wax

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Viscosity Controlling

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

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.