What it is
Acacia decurrens flower wax is a soft, naturally occurring wax extracted from the blossoms of the green wattle (mimosa) tree. It is composed largely of long-chain fatty esters and contributes body, a smooth skin feel, and structure to anhydrous and emulsified products. In sunscreens it is typically used at low levels to refine texture and lend a conditioned afterfeel.
Safety & warnings
Floral waxes such as mimosa wax are generally well tolerated on skin. Because it is a botanical floral extract, trace naturally occurring fragrant constituents may be present, so individuals with sensitivities to floral materials may wish to be aware of it, though it is not classified among the standard listed fragrance allergens.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the flowers of Acacia decurrens, a wattle species, usually by solvent extraction of the floral material to yield a botanical wax.
Questions everyone asks
Where does mimosa flower wax come from?
It is extracted from the flowers of the Acacia decurrens tree, a wattle species, yielding a soft botanical wax.
What role does it play in skincare?
It works as an emollient and texture agent, adding smoothness, body, and a conditioned afterfeel to creams, balms, and sunscreens.