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INCI name

MYRICA PUBESCENS FRUIT CERA

Myrica pubescens fruit wax

Film formingSkin conditioningViscosity controllingreviewed

A plant wax from the fruit of Myrica pubescens, used as a film former and thickener.

What it is

Myrica pubescens fruit cera is the wax obtained from the fruit of Myrica pubescens, a shrub of the bayberry family (Myricaceae) native to South America. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Found in lip products, balms and other wax-based products.

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 label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

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.

Products with this ingredient (7)

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