Emollient
VIOLA ODORATA LEAF CERA
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sweet violet (Viola odorata) leaf wax — a plant-derived wax providing texture, mild occlusion, and clean vegan alternative to beeswax.
Viola odorata leaf cera (wax) is obtained by extracting and purifying the waxy fraction from sweet violet leaves. It is solid at room temperature and functions as a texture modifier, mild emollient, and structuring agent, often used as a vegan alternative to animal waxes. EU CosIng lists it without restriction and no GHS hazard class is assigned. Traces of characteristic floral volatiles may contribute to scent and, in sensitive users, mild fragrance-allergen exposure.
Skin benefits
- Plant wax for texture and occlusion
- Mild emollient
- Vegan alternative to animal waxes
Known concerns
- Essential-oil trace constituents
- Variable composition
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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