Hydrolyzed Beeswax

Hydrolyzed Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROLYZED BEESWAX
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, LIGHT STABILIZER, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number223705-74-6
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 60%Day Moisturizers 40%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrolyzed Beeswax do in skincare?
Hydrolyzed Beeswax functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrolyzed Beeswax allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydrolyzed Beeswax?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (60% of its uses).

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