Rosa centifolia flower wax
AKA “Cabbage Rose (Rosa Centifolia) Wax, Cabbage Rose Wax
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Rosa centifolia flower wax
AKA: Cabbage Rose (Rosa Centifolia) Wax, Cabbage Rose Wax
Wax · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Not Clean
Cabbage Rose (Rosa Centifolia) Wax,Cabbage Rose Wax
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84604-12-6
Form
Wax
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A byproduct of rose oil extraction, the wax was historically incorporated into European cosmetic creams and salves for its emollient properties and pleasant fragrance.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR