Synthetic Beeswax
Our database includes 580 products that contain Synthetic Beeswax.
Explained
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Synthetic Beeswax
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38425
INCI Name
SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
EC #
 275-286-5
All Functions
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
