PEG-6 Sorbitan Beeswax
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 6 sorbitan beeswax”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 sorbitan beeswax
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 6 sorbitan beeswax
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Synthetic
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Ethoxylation Safety Ratings: CIR: Reviewed by CIR
CAS #
9005-65-6
Form
Wax
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Functions
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Reduces Inflammation
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic derivative combining polyethylene glycol with sorbitan and beeswax esters, developed in the mid-20th century. Beeswax itself has been used since ancient times as a natural emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR