PEG-8 Beeswax

PEG-8 Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 59 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG-8 BEESWAX
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence59 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches30

Used in

General Moisturizers 20.3%Lip Moisturizers 16.9%Makeup Removers 11.9%Face Cleansers 6.8%Body Lotions 5.1%Gel, Pomade & Wax 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-8 Beeswax do in skincare?
PEG-8 Beeswax functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-8 Beeswax?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (20.3% of its uses).

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