Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax

AKA: Carnaúba palm, Carnauba Wax
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
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.
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
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR