Candelilla wax
A natural wax, hard and stable, used extensively in personal care as thickening agent, an emollient and film forming agent enabling water repellence.
A natural wax, hard and stable, used extensively in personal care as thickening agent, an emollient and film forming agent enabling water repellence.
INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Properties
- thickening, film forming
- emollient
- hard and stable
- is considered the nearest beeswax substitute
- has high oil binding capacity
- imparts gloss and hardness to cosmetic products
- offers the possibility to use it as a fixative in sun care products
- in lipsticks it improves smoothness, hardness, brilliance, and softening point
Applications, usage
- protective creams, lipsticks, balms, emulsions, salves, ointments, pomades, mascaras
- can be used to adjust the viscosity of emulsions
- add to fat phase in formulas
- general dosage 1 - 5% and up to 20% in some formulations
Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light
Cautions: cosmetic use