What it is
This ingredient is a naturally derived complex made by reacting candelilla wax, jojoba esters, and rice bran wax with polyglycerin-3. The result is a versatile wax-ester material that conditions and softens skin while helping structure and stabilize emulsions and adjust their consistency. It is often chosen in plant-based formulas to add body, a velvety after-feel, and pigment-dispersing properties.
Safety & warnings
The botanical waxes and polyglycerol esters in this blend are generally considered mild and well tolerated, with low irritation potential. As a wax-ester material it is typically regarded as low risk for sensitization in cosmetic use.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, made from candelilla wax (from the candelilla shrub), jojoba esters, and rice bran wax combined with polyglyceryl-3.
Questions everyone asks
What is this ingredient made from?
It is a plant-based blend of candelilla wax, jojoba esters, and rice bran wax reacted with polyglycerin-3, giving a natural wax-ester material.
What does it do in a formula?
It conditions skin and helps give the product structure, a smooth velvety feel, and stable texture, and assists in dispersing pigments and filters.