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Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax
AKA “Carnauba Wax”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax
AKA: Carnauba Wax
Wax · Depilatory · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as depilatory. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-86-9
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Depilatory
Physical Exfoliant
Epilating
Exfoliating
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Harvested from the leaves of the carnauba palm native to Brazil for centuries by indigenous peoples. Introduced to global cosmetics in the 19th century as a natural wax for polishes, lip balms, and skin products due to its hardness and glossy finish.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Extended Re-review Summary: Safety Assessment of Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, and Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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International Journal of Toxicology
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethiconol Carnaubate
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Carnauba Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR