Synthetic Wax

  • May Worsen Oily Skin
  • May Worsen Malassezia Folliculitis

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About Synthetic Wax

Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax obtained mainly through the polymerization of ethylene.[1] Since it is primarily composed of fatty components, it mixes better with oil than water and is suitable for adding slip and a supple feel to skin or hair while reducing the feeling of moisture evaporating quickly. In cosmetics, it is used to physically remove deposits from the skin or tooth surface, help ingredients in a formula bind together and maintain its shape, and help prevent emulsions of water and oil from separating easily.[2] It is also used to keep the characteristic odor or taste of an ingredient from becoming too noticeable and to adjust the viscosity and flow of the formula.[2]

Synthetic Wax Details

Ingredient function
Abrasive, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Viscosity Controlling
Main product categories
Lip Balm, Cleansing Balm, Glossy Lipstick
INCI name
SYNTHETIC WAX
CosIng ID
80523

Synthetic Wax References

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