Wax ingredients
All 6 waxs in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 2 rate 0–1 and 0 rate 3 or above, averaging 1.7 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelilla Wax | Euphorbia Cerifera Wax | 1 | moderate |
| Carnauba Wax | Copernicia Cerifera Cera | 1 | moderate |
| Beeswax | Cera Alba | 2 | established |
| Microcrystalline Wax | Cera Microcristallina | 2 | moderate |
| Ozokerite | Ozokerite | 2 | moderate |
| Paraffin Wax | Paraffin | 2 | moderate |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2