PEG-12 BEESWAX
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-12 Beeswax is mainly used for its emulsifying and stabilizing properties. It helps to blend water- and oil-based ingredients in products, contributing to a smooth, homogenous texture.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, it is always advisable to test products for sensitive skin.
✨ Vegan: No, because it's derived from beeswax.
✨ Worth knowing: Like the majority of PEG ingredients, it may be subject to minor contamination with impurities (1,4-dioxane), which are removed under good manufacturing processes. The ingredient is well tolerated, but people allergic to bee-derived products should avoid it.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, lip balms, and other personal care products where emulsification of fatty and aqueous materials is required.
comedogenic index: 2


