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Ingredient Facts
Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax
AKA: Carnauba Wax
Wax · Depilatory · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
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
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Functions
Depilatory
Physical Exfoliant
Epilating
Exfoliating
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Harvested from the leaves of the carnauba palm native to Brazil for centuries by indigenous peoples. Introduced to global cosmetics in the 19th century as a natural wax for polishes, lip balms, and skin products due to its hardness and glossy finish.