Film Former
CARNAUBA ACID WAX BUTYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Carnauba wax esterified with butylene glycol — a soft plant-based wax used to give creams and sticks better spread and gloss. Considered low-hazard at typical use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived film-forming wax ester
- Improves spreadability and gloss
- Stabilizes emulsions and stick formats
- Inert and well tolerated
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology data on this specific ester
- No formal CIR review of this exact derivative
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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