INCI name

RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL CERA

Japanese lacquer tree fruit wax

A plant wax obtained from the fruit peel of Rhus verniciflua.

What it is

Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera is a wax obtained from the peel of the fruit of the Japanese lacquer tree, Rhus verniciflua. CosIng lists it as emollient and light stabiliser.

Where it is used

Used in lipsticks, lip balms, stick products 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.

Its position on the list does not tell you whether it acts mainly as a texturiser or an emollient in a given formula.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Light stabilizer
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (43)

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