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Emollient

CANDELILLA CERA

CAS 8006-44-8 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Candelilla wax — a hard plant wax from the Mexican shrub used to structure lipsticks and balms. Long history of safe cosmetic use; popular vegan beeswax alternative.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Structuring wax
  • Vegan beeswax alternative
  • Glossy finish

Known concerns

  • Rare plant-wax allergy
  • Variable melt point

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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