Euphorbia cerifera candelilla wax
AKA “
a shrub native to Mexico
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Ingredient Facts
Euphorbia cerifera candelilla wax
AKA: A shrub native to Mexico
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8006-44-8
Form
Wax
State
Solid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Insufficient information provided; cannot identify a specific ingredient from this description alone.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
under review
CANADA
✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR