SHELLAC WAX
Ingredient type: OCCLUSIVE
✨ Role: Shellac Cera, or shellac wax, is used in cosmetics as a film-forming and protective agent. It helps to form a film on the skin or hair, helping to protect it from dehydration and external aggression.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use within the usual concentration limits.
✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is of animal origin, derived from the resin secretion of an insect, the cochineal Kerria lacca.
✨ Please note: Although it offers excellent water resistance and shine, it may not be suitable for people following a vegan lifestyle. It is also used for its adhesive properties in nail polish and some hair products.
Present in: Mainly used in nail polish, but also in some hair and skincare products to form a protective barrier.
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