Carnauba Wax

The Basics On Carnauba Wax

What is Carnauba Wax?

Natural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees.

What are other names for Carnauba Wax?

BRAZIL WAX, CARNAUBA, CARNAUBA WAX, CARNAUBA WAXES, COPERNICA CERIFERA WAXES, COPERNICIA CEREFERA WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX, COPERNIIA CERIFERA WAX, WAXES, CARNAUBA, and WAXES, COPERNICA CERIFERA

What is Carnauba Wax used for?

CARNAUBA WAX PROPERTIES Its emulsifying, thickening, softening, and emollient properties make it a popular hypoallergenic additive to cosmetics such as face creams, deodorants, various categories of makeup, and sun-protectant products.

How Carnauba Wax is classified

Plant Extracts, Absorbent, Texture Enhancer

Recommendations for using Carnauba Wax during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Carnauba Wax During Pregnancy

What we know about using Carnauba Wax while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

FDRL Wistar rats and purebred beagle dogs were fed Carnauba Wax as 0%, O.l%, 0.3’10, and 1 .O% (w/w) of their diets. The rats were kept on the test material through one full generation (F,A) and through the full gestation period. It was fed to the pups born of these dams through the time of weaning to their maturity. F,B litters were used to determine the teratogenic potential of the wax. Hematological and biochemical tests, body weights, food consumption, reproductive indices, and gross and microscopic examinations of tissues were used to evaluate the toxicity of Carnauba Wax. The F,A rats had no significant toxicological effects. There was no effect on reproductive indices in either the first or second generation. The dogs consumed the test diet for six months and were tested in all the above parameters except the reproductive index. There were no toxicologically significant effects at any of the doses.(51)

General safety info about Carnauba Wax from CIR

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Products where you might find Carnauba Wax

Sigma Beauty Prime + Control Brow Wax – Clear; Oribe Rough Luxury Molding Wax (1.7 fl. oz.); R+Co CONTINENTAL Glossing Wax (2.2 oz.); Together Beauty Wax Poetic Texturizing Wax Spray; tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara; ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara Mini