Safety Notes
Not vegan; well tolerated; widely used in lip care
Function & Common Use
Function
Viscosity controlling / Emollient
Category
Thickener / Gelling Agent
Common In
Lip balms, salves, eye makeup
Origin
Animal (honeybee)
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beeswax safe to use in skincare?
Beeswax has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Not vegan; well tolerated; widely used in lip care
Is Beeswax allowed in India?
Beeswax is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Beeswax used for in cosmetics?
Beeswax functions as: Viscosity controlling / Emollient. It is commonly found in: Lip balms, salves, eye makeup.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS8012-89-3
EC232-383-7
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