A plant wax from the fruit of Myrica pubescens, used as a film former and to control viscosity.
What it is
Myrica pubescens fruit wax is the wax obtained from the fruit of Myrica pubescens, a shrub of the bayberry family (Myricaceae). CosIng lists it as a film-forming, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as lip products 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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.