Sodium Beeswax

Sodium Beeswax

AKA “Beeswax Saponified, Saponified Beeswax”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Sodium beeswax

AKA: Beeswax Saponified, Saponified Beeswax

Synthetic · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Bee Product

Synthetic

Clean

Natural beeswax derivative that helps bind and smooth formulations while conditioning skin. Derived from botanical sources.

CAS #

97721-96-5

Form

Wax

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Beeswax has been used for thousands of years in Egyptian, Roman, and medieval cosmetics and medicine for skin protection and wound healing. The sodium salt form was developed in modern cosmetics to create water-soluble versions for emulsions and gels.