Synthetic Wax
Synthetic Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, binding agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | SYNTHETIC WAX |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 8002-74-2; 68527-08-2 |
| EC number | 232-315-6 |
| Prevalence | 2,149 products (2.32% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Lip Moisturizers 12.7%Lipsticks 10.9%Makeup Removers 7.6%Blushes 7%Eyeliners 6.8%Sunscreens 5.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Synthetic Wax do in skincare?
- Synthetic Wax functions as an abrasive, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Synthetic Wax?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip moisturizers (12.7% of its uses).
Manufacturers with experience using Synthetic Wax
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