Potassium-oxidized microcrystalline wax
Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Potassium Oxidized Microcrystalline Wax is used in cosmetic products primarily as a texturizing agent. It helps stabilize formulas, bringing a smooth, silky texture to creams, balms and other skincare products.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for use in cosmetics when properly formulated.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered vegan because it is of mineral and synthetic origin.
✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, however, as with any new ingredient, it's advisable to do a patch test to check for any possible allergic reactions.
Present in: Often used in lip balms, moisturizers and styling products for its thickening and stabilizing properties.
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