Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De Carnauba

COP

9/10

Concern level

High concern

A natural plant wax obtained from the leaves and leaf buds of the Copernicia cerifera palm. In cosmetics it functions mainly as a structuring, thickening, film-forming, and consistency-enhancing agent, especially in lipsticks, balms, mascaras, and creams.

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Supports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 30.00%

CAS Number: 8015-86-9

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific hazardous ingredient interactions are known for normal cosmetic use., Performance can be affected by very high levels of volatile solvents or incompatible low-melt structural agents., In emulsions, balance with softer waxes/oils to avoid brittleness or drag.

Risks & Warnings

Low hazard in topical cosmetics. Main concerns are occasional irritation or sensitization in very reactive users and potential pore-clogging feel in richer or heavily waxed formulas. Because it is a wax mixture rather than a single molecule, composition can vary by grade.

Vegan Cruelty-Free