Cire De Carnauba)
Cire De Carnauba)
CIR
9/10
Concern level
High concern
A hard vegetable wax from the leaves of Copernicia cerifera used as a structuring, thickening, and film-forming ingredient in balms, sticks, mascaras, and emulsions. It adds gloss, hardness, slip, and heat stability. ([products.omya.com](https://products.omya.com/products/kahlwax-2442l-carnauba?utm_source=openai))
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
HealingSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
1.00% - 30.00%CAS Number: 8015-86-9
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin6/10
oily skin4/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone4/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin7/10
Interactions
incompatible with:
Risks & Warnings
Generally low risk in finished cosmetics, but airborne dust during processing may irritate the respiratory tract and rare contact dermatitis or itching can occur. ([macschem.us](https://www.macschem.us/cosmetic-ingredients/copernicia-cerifera-carnauba-wax-8015-86-9/?utm_source=openai))
Vegan Cruelty-Free
