Japan Wax

Japan Wax 1
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AKA: Japanese wax, Sumac wax, Rhus verniciflua wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Not Clean
OriginDerived from the fruit wax of the Japanese tree *Toxicodendron vernicifluum*, native to East Asia and Japan. Extracted through pressing or solvent extraction of the fruit coating, then hydrogenated to increase stability.
Japan wax hydrogenated
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
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
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR