Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax is the ester of fatty acids from beeswax
At a glance
EWG Safety Score
What Is Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax?
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax is the ester of fatty acids from beeswax and polyglycerin-3 that functions as a surfactant and emulsifier.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Molecules, Volume 25, January 2020, ePublication [NO_URL_FOUND]
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International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 3, November-December 2019, pages 6S-22S [NO_URL_FOUND]
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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, September 2016, pages 839-843 [NO_URL_FOUND]
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX
- EC Number
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- Function
- Emulsifying
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