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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

Candelilla wax; wax obtained from the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera / Euphorbia antisyphilitica, Mexico)

Safety Flags
Allergen: None identified
Safety Notes

Plant-derived vegan alternative to beeswax; higher melting point than beeswax (~68-73°C); composed primarily of hydrocarbons (C29-C33 alkanes), esters, alcohols and acids; provides structure and gloss in lip products; excellent for anhydrous formulations; COSMOS and vegan-certified; popular beeswax alternative in natural and vegan cosmetics; EU food additive E902 status supports safety

Function & Common Use

Function

Viscosity controlling / Film forming / Emollient / Surface coating

Category

Wax

Common In

Lip balms, lip sticks, pressed powders, mascara, vegan cosmetics as beeswax substitute

Origin

Plant derived

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No limit

Korea (MFDS)

No limit

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax safe to use in skincare?

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Plant-derived vegan alternative to beeswax; higher melting point than beeswax (~68-73°C); composed primarily of hydrocarbons (C29-C33 alkanes), esters, alcohols and acids; provides structure and gloss in lip products; excellent for anhydrous formulations; COSMOS and vegan-certified; popular beeswax alternative in natural and vegan cosmetics; EU food additive E902 status supports safety

Is Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax allowed in India?

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax is currently classified as "Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax used for in cosmetics?

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax functions as: Viscosity controlling / Film forming / Emollient / Surface coating. It is commonly found in: Lip balms, lip sticks, pressed powders, mascara, vegan cosmetics as beeswax substitute.

Can Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax cause an allergic reaction?

Yes. Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax has an allergen flag (None identified). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020
EU
Permitted (listed in EU CosIng inventory; no Annex restriction; approved food additive E902 in EU)
US FDA
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; FDA approved food additive 21 CFR 184.1976 (GRAS); no cosmetic restriction
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient
Australia (TGA)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no restriction identified
Canada (NHPID)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no restriction identified under Health Canada cosmetic notification framework

EU Annex: None

Identifiers

CAS8006-44-8
EC232-347-0

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