Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Characteristics
- INCI
- Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
- CAS
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8006-44-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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232-347-0
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- astringent, emulsion stabilising, film forming, perfuming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Who it's for
Description
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is candelilla wax, a plant-derived wax made from the leaves of the candelilla shrub. In cosmetics, it’s mainly used as a texture and structure ingredient: it helps thicken formulas, gives balms and sticks their solid shape, and adds a smooth, protective feel on the skin. Because it forms a light occlusive layer, it can help reduce moisture loss and make products feel more conditioning without a heavy greasy finish.
For skin, candelilla wax is common in lip balms, salves, creams, and body sticks; for hair, it may appear in pomades, styling waxes, and leave-on products where it adds hold, shine, and a bit of softness. It’s especially useful for people who like vegan or plant-based formulas, or for anyone wanting a waxy ingredient that can replace some animal-derived waxes. It’s generally well tolerated, but very rich or heavily waxed products may feel too occlusive for some skin types, especially if you prefer lightweight textures.
Products with Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (1 804 total)
Most often found in Catrice products (50 items)
