Rhus succedanea fruit wax

Rhus succedanea fruit wax 1
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AKA: Japanese wax tree, Japan (Rhus Succedanea) Wax, Japan Wax
Plant-Derived
Wax
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan, East Asia. Derived from the fruit of Rhus succedanea trees in the Anacardiaceae family, native to Japan and East Asia. Extracted through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the waxy coating on the fruit surface.
Japan (Rhus Succedanea) Wax,Japan Wax
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8001-39-6
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
4 studies / 4 not irritating (CIR 204)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 204)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 204)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.98–37.9%
Rinse-offNot reported
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