The Basics On Ceresin
What is Ceresin?
Derived from clay, ceresin is a waxy ingredient used as a thickening agent in cosmetics.
What are other names for Ceresin?
CERESIN, CERESIN WAXES, CERESIN; CERESINE WAX; CERESIN WAX; OZOCERITE WAX; OZOKERITE WAX, CIRINE WAX, MINERAL WAX, WAXES, CERESIN, WHITE CERESIN WAX, and WHITE OZOKERITE WAX
What is Ceresin used for?
Derived from clay, ceresin is a waxy ingredient used as a thickening agent in cosmetics. It can aggravate some skin types.
How Ceresin is classified
Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Ceresin during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ceresin During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ceresin while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Ceresin from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Ceresin
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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