PEG-8 Sorbitan Beeswax
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 8 Sorbitan Beeswax, PEG-8 Polysorbate Beeswax”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-8 sorbitan beeswax
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Sorbitan Beeswax, PEG-8 Polysorbate 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
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
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Moisturizes skin
Softens and smooths surface
Provides gentle anti
Inflammatory support
Traditional Use
Beeswax has been used in cosmetics since ancient Egypt; this modern derivative was created by pegylating sorbitan esters of beeswax to make a more stable, water-compatible emulsifier.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR