A wax from the fruit coating of bayberry, used as an emollient, film former and thickener.
What it is
Myrica cerifera fruit wax is a wax obtained from the coating of the fruits of bayberry (wax myrtle), Myrica cerifera, of the bayberry family (Myricaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and a film-forming, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lip products, make-up and balms.
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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.