PEG-30 sorbitan beeswax
AKA “Sorbitan Beeswax Ethoxylate, Beeswax Sorbitan PEG”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Peg-30 sorbitan beeswax
AKA: Sorbitan Beeswax Ethoxylate, Beeswax Sorbitan PEG
Wax · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
PEG-30 sorbitan beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
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
Emulsifying
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Beeswax has been used as a skin protectant and emollient since ancient Egypt; this modern formulation combines it with sorbitan and polyethylene glycol, developed in the 20th century to create a more stable and water-compatible emulsifying agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR