Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax

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AKA: Carnaúba palm, Carnauba Wax
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Plant-Derived
Wax
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OriginNative to Brazil. Derived from the leaves of Copernicia prunifera, a palm tree native to Brazil's northeastern regions. Extracted by scraping dried leaf wax deposits, then refined through mechanical processing and melting.
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as depilatory. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-86-9
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Depilatory
Physical Exfoliant
Epilating
Exfoliating
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test and Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 204)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing / plus 2 case reports (CIR 204 and 929)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 204)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 4 not irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 204)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.05–30%
Rinse-off0.25–4.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR