Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Carnauba Wax / Brazil wax / Carnauba palm wax
Very high melting point wax; vegan; COSMOS-approved; provides gloss in lip products and nail polish; hardener in anhydrous products; binding agent in pressed powders; very low sensitization risk
Function & Common Use
Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Gloss
Viscosity Agent
Lip products nail polishes pressed powder binders mascara
Vegetable (carnauba palm leaves)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera safe to use in skincare?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very high melting point wax; vegan; COSMOS-approved; provides gloss in lip products and nail polish; hardener in anhydrous products; binding agent in pressed powders; very low sensitization risk
Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera allowed in India?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Copernicia Cerifera Cera used for in cosmetics?
Copernicia Cerifera Cera functions as: Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Gloss. It is commonly found in: Lip products nail polishes pressed powder binders mascara.
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