"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic, Mineral
- Other languages: Cera de parafina, Cera parafina, Cire de paraffine , Paraffina, Paraffinwachs
- INCI name: CERA MICROCRISTALLINA
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 264-038-1/265-144-0
- Classification: Mineral oil
Namely
This plastic type wax is highly refined. It is derived from petroleum and purified for use in cosmetics. In cosmetic products it is used as a thickener and to give the products a smooth semi-solid to solid texture. It is prohibited in organic products.
Its functions (INCI)
- Binding agent : Allows the cohesion of different cosmetic ingredients
- Emulsion stabilising : Promotes the emulsification process and improves the stability and shelf life of the emulsion
- Opacifying : Reduces transparency or translucency of cosmetics
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 2.83% of cosmetics.
