murphyCandelilla Cera
AKA: Candelilla wax, Euphorbia cerifera wax
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from candelilla shrub wax (Euphorbia cerifera), a botanical source commonly synthetically replicated or refined. Produced through hydrogenation and purification of natural wax or synthetic polymer processing to create consistency.
Candelilla Cera is the extract of the wax obtained from the candelilla, Euphorbia cerifera, Euphorbiaceae
CAS #
8006-44-8
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR