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Is Sodium Beeswax vegetarian?

Sodium Beeswax

Vegetarian Vegetarian

Sodium Beeswax is the sodium salt of beeswax fatty acids, derived from beeswax produced by honeybees. It is not vegan but is vegetarian, as its harvesting does not require killing the insects.

INCI name Sodium Beeswax
EC number 307-744-8
CosIng ID 37733
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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