Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax) is a locks moisture in used in skincare to wax. It's found in 9 products in our database, making it a less common ingredient.
What it does
Wax
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
+Draws in moisture
(humectant)
+Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
!Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax safe for sensitive skin?
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax?
9 products in our database contain Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax. The highest-rated is Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer scoring 8.1/9.8.
Can I use Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.
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