Ceresine Wax

Ceresine Wax (Cosmetic Grade)

Refined Mineral Wax for Structure, Stability, and Controlled Texture

INCI Name:Ceresin

Appearance:White to pale yellow solid pellets or blocks

Solubility:Oil-soluble; insoluble in water

Typical Usage:1–10% (depending on desired hardness and structural support)

Function:Structuring agent, viscosity builder, texture stabilizer, film former

Ceresine Wax is a highly refined mineral wax obtained from ozokerite and further purified to deliver improved uniformity, hardness, and melting behavior. Compared to natural mineral waxes, ceresine offers enhanced consistency, smoother texture, and greater formulation control, making it a preferred choice in professional cosmetic manufacturing.

How It Performs in Cosmetic Formulas

Ceresine Wax provides rigidity, shape retention, and thermal stability in wax-based and oil-based formulations. Its refined structure allows for smoother texture and more predictable performance compared to less processed mineral waxes.

Primary Performance Benefits

• Enhances structural integrity and hardness of sticks, balms, and solid formats
• Provides excellent thermal stability and resistance to deformation
• Contributes to a smoother, more uniform texture than raw mineral waxes
• Improves viscosity control in anhydrous systems
• Supports consistent batch-to-batch performance

Formulation Guidelines

• Melt fully in the oil phase, typically at 70–85 °C
• Often combined with softer waxes, esters, or oils to fine-tune sensory feel
• Compatible with common cosmetic oils, esters, and butters
• Suitable for anhydrous and oil-phase applications in emulsions

Recommended Applications

• Lipsticks, lip balms, and lip care products
• Solid perfumes and balms
• Stick-format skincare and makeup
• Pomades, styling waxes, and hair products
• Products requiring controlled hardness and stability

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Disclaimer

This ingredient is supplied strictly as a cosmetic raw material. It is not intended for direct application to the skin without proper formulation. Not a drug or medicinal ingredient. Not evaluated for therapeutic or pharmaceutical use. For use by trained formulators and manufacturers only.