A wax from mimosa flowers, used as an emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Acacia decurrens flower cera is the wax obtained from the flowers of Acacia decurrens (green wattle, known in perfumery as mimosa), of the legume family (Fabaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products with a waxy texture, such as lip balms and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal how the wax was obtained or refined.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.