Candelilla Wax

AKA: Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Wax
Clean
Candelilla Wax Esters is the ester fraction derived from Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax;
CAS #
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Form
Wax
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Same source as Candelilla Cera—extracted from Euphorbia cerifera. Used traditionally in Mexico as a waterproofing agent and later adopted by the cosmetics industry as a natural wax alternative to beeswax in the mid-20th century.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR