Film Former
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Candelilla wax extract — a refined plant wax from a desert Euphorbia, widely used for structure, gloss and skin protection in lipsticks and balms. Decades of safe cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived film-former / texture builder
- Excellent skin protection
- Vegan alternative to beeswax
Known concerns
- Refined wax — minimal residual latex
- Cosmetic grades have decades of safe use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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