Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 118 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number136097-93-3
Prevalence118 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 22%Serums 11%Makeup Removers 7.6%Eye Moisturizers 6.8%Lip Moisturizers 5.9%Body Lotions 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 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 Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (22% of its uses).

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