Acacia dealbata leaf wax

AKA: Mimosa leaf wax, Silver wattle leaf wax
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Wax
Not Clean
Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
165800-52-2
Form
Wax
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Conditions Skin
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Shields skin from damage
Traditional Use
Wax extracted from the leaves of Acacia dealbata used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in modern cosmetics, derived from the plant's natural protective waxy coating.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR