Candelilla Cera, also known as Candelilla Wax, is a natural ingredient offering a wide range of benefits to the cosmetic industry. It is primarily a stabilizing compound and acts as a crucial thickening agent, imparting formulations with desired texture and consistency. Further, it is an excellent emollient that hydrates the skin as well as forms a protective layer on the surface for moisture retention. Candelilla Cera is often found in products like lipsticks, balms, and creams. Additionally, this ingredient is sought after for its vegan and cruelty-free attributes, making it a staple in natural and eco-conscious cosmetic formulations.
CAS Number: 8006-44-8Chem/IUPAC Name: Candelilla CeraEINECS/ELINCS No: 232-347-0COSING REF No: 32382Products with CANDELILLA CERA
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CosVivet Candelilla wax
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What is CANDELILLA CERA used for?
Candelilla Wax has a wide variety of uses for the cosmetic and personal care industry.
- Decorative cosmetics: Candelilla cera serves as a key ingredient in cosmetics in order to give the products texture, stability, and glossiness. It binds ingredients well and stabilizes them to give stability to a product. Commonly, it can be found in lipsticks and balms
- Skin care: Due to its emollient properties, candelilla cera is favored in skin care products like lotions and moisturizers. It forms a protective barrier on the skin to lock in moisture and soften it. Candelilla Cera also provides these formulations with consistency and texture
- Hair care: In hair care, Candelilla Cera works as a conditioning agent to hydrate the shafts and make them manageable. It also reduces frizz and imparts shine to hair. This wax is often added to hair masks and styling products
Origin
Candelilla cera is produced through a process of harvesting and refining the leaves of the Candelilla plant (Euphorbia cerifera), which grows primarily in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. After harvesting, the leaves are dried and then subjected to a milling process to extract the wax. This crude wax undergoes further purification steps, including filtration and bleaching, to remove impurities and achieve the desired quality.
What does CANDELILLA CERA do in a formulation?
EMOLLIENT|
FILM FORMING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
HUMECTANT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN PROTECTING|
STABILISINGSafety Profile
Candelilla Cera is safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. It has a low risk of causing irritation or adverse reactions, making it suitable for most individuals, including those with sensitive skin or scalp. Regulatory agencies such as the FDA and the European Commission have approved its use in cosmetic formulations. However, a patch test can be performed before widespread use for added safety.
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CANDELILLA CERA technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | >240°C |
| Melting Point | 68.5-72.5°C |
| pH | Neutral |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity | High |