Euphorbia cerifera wax

Ingredient type:  OCCLUSIVE

✨ Role: Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, also known as candelilla wax, plays an essential role as a film-forming agent and thickener in cosmetic products. It helps form a protective barrier on the skin, reducing moisture loss and improving the texture of formulas.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, candelilla wax is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Good to know: This wax is well tolerated by most skin types and serves as a plant-based alternative to beeswax in vegan formulations. It is valued for its high melting point, which helps to stabilize products in hot conditions.

Found in: Frequently used in lip balms, lipsticks, face creams and lotions, as well as in some hair care products.

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