Sorbeth-2 Beeswax
AKA “Polysorbate Beeswax, Wax Ester”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Sorbeth-2 beeswax
AKA: Polysorbate Beeswax, Wax Ester
Wax · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Anhydro-D-glucitol, ethoxylated, reaction products with beeswax (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 0.7%
CAS #
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Form
Wax
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic blend combining sorbitol ester technology with beeswax fatty acids, developed in the mid-20th century. Functions as an emulsifier and texture modifier in cosmetics.
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
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0.9%
0%1%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.5-0.9
Regulatory Agencies
Transcriptome Analysis of Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) during Seed Development and Liquid Wax Ester Biosynthesis.
Alotaibi SS, Elseehy MM, Aljuaid BS, El-Shehawi AM
Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2020
Sorbeth-2 Beeswax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Identification, isolation, and heterologous expression of Sunflower wax synthase for the synthesis of tailored wax esters.
Shalini T, Martin A
Journal of food biochemistry, 2020
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR