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Ozokerite

Ozokerite is a mineral wax used to thicken and structure balms, sticks, and oil-rich sunscreens.

What it is

Ozokerite is a naturally occurring mineral wax refined for cosmetic use. It raises melting point and structures oils, giving balms and sunsticks firmness and stability and helping bind oil and water phases together.

Safety & warnings

An inert, well-tolerated structuring wax.

Origin & sourcing

A naturally occurring mineral (earth) wax, purified for cosmetic use.

Questions everyone asks

What does ozokerite do?

It is a wax that thickens and firms up balms, sticks, and oil-based products.

Is it natural?

It is a refined naturally occurring mineral wax.

Sources & references

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