Very Disliked
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
May feed Fungal Acne
Non-fungal acne-safe products contain ingredients that can worsen fungal acne. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
This ingredient is a modified version of natural beeswax where the free fatty acids have been swapped for polyglycerol esters to make it more hydrophilic (water-loving).
It mainly works as an emulsifier to help oil and water stay mixed in a formula. You'll also see it in stick formulas because it also thickens and stabilizes oils to prevent the oils from bleeding.
Emulsifiers like this tend to be well tolerated unless you have a known bee-product allergy. Due to this ingredient being an ester of beeswax fatty acids, it may not be fungal acne safe.
See all 327 products with Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Users who like it
6%
Users who avoid it
94%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78885
INCI Name
POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emulsifying
