Ceresine Wax

What is Ceresine Wax?

Ceresine Wax is a mineral-derived, hydrocarbon wax that serves as a structuring and consistency agent in oil-based cosmetic products. It offers excellent rigidity, oil-binding capacity, and a smooth, glossy finish—making it ideal for solid and semi-solid formats like lip balms, sticks, and salves.

Why Use Ceresine Wax?

• Firm Texture: Provides stiffness and structure to stick formats without brittleness
• Gloss Enhancer: Adds natural shine to lip and balm products
• Oil Binding: Stabilizes oily formulas and prevents separation
• Improves Payoff: Enhances glide and product transfer in color cosmetics
• Consistent Finish: Delivers smooth, non-grainy results

Performance Highlights

• High melting point ideal for solid products exposed to warm temperatures
• Used to control texture and spreadability in balms and anhydrous emulsions
• Can be combined with softer waxes like beeswax or oils to adjust hardness

Commonly Used In:

• Solid lip balms, lipsticks, and salves
• Ointments and waterless skin protectants
• Stick deodorants and balm-style makeup
• Industrial and craft applications (candles, wax polishes)

Note:

For best results, Ceresine Wax should be melted thoroughly and combined with the oil phase before cooling. Adjust final texture by combining with other waxes, butters, or oils.

How to Use

Melt into the oil phase of anhydrous formulations. Combine with other waxes or butters to customize texture and hardness.

• Add to oil phase and heat to 75–85°C
• Stir until fully dissolved and homogeneous
• Pour into molds or packaging before cooling

Usage Guidelines

• Use level: 1%–20%
• Best for oil-based systems or emulsions with high oil content
• Do not use in water-only systems

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Certifications

• Cosmetic-grade quality
• Petroleum-derived; vegan-friendly alternative to beeswax
• Complies with international cosmetic ingredient regulations