Euphorbia cerifera candelilla wax

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AKA: A shrub native to Mexico
Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
OriginNative to North America, Mexico. Derived from the leaves and stems of the candelilla shrub (*Euphorbia cerifera*), native to Mexico and southwestern North America. Extracted through solvent extraction or mechanical pressing of the plant material to obtain the natural wax coating.
Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8006-44-8
Form
Wax
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2–25%
Rinse-off0.005–3.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR