Japan Wax
AKA “Japanese wax, Sumac wax, Rhus verniciflua wax”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Japan wax
AKA: Japanese wax, Sumac wax, Rhus verniciflua wax
Wax · Binding · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Not Clean
Japan wax hydrogenated
Form
Wax
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Functions
Binding
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A traditional plant wax extracted from the berries of Toxicodendron vernicifluum (sumac tree) used in Japan for centuries. Historically used in candles and traditional cosmetics; modern use in cosmetics as a thickening and structuring agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR