Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Cera
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Cera
EUP
9/10
Concern level
High concern
Natural plant wax obtained from Euphorbia cerifera. In cosmetics it functions primarily as a structuring agent, thickener, film former, and emollient, helping increase viscosity, improve stick payoff, and add gloss or rigidity to balms, sticks, lip products, and creams.
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
Improves TextureSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.50% - 10.00%CAS Number: 8006-44-8
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin8/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone6/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No specific chemical incompatibilities are well established., In very wax-heavy systems, may require balancing with oils and softer butters to avoid brittleness.
Risks & Warnings
Generally low risk. Main concerns are rare contact sensitivity or irritation in very sensitive users, and texture heaviness or occlusivity in some formulas. As with any wax, contamination or poor purification could increase irritation risk, but the ingredient itself is typically well tolerated.
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