Candelilla Wax
AKA “Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax
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Ingredient Facts
Candelilla wax
AKA: Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax
Wax · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Wax
Clean
Candelilla Wax Esters is the ester fraction derived from Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax;
CAS #
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Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Same source as Candelilla Cera—extracted from Euphorbia cerifera. Used traditionally in Mexico as a waterproofing agent and later adopted by the cosmetics industry as a natural wax alternative to beeswax in the mid-20th century.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Candelilla Cera
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
A peculiar case of sensitization to Candelilla Cera and sucrose (di)stearate in a toddler.
Darrigade AS, Dendooven E, Mangodt E, Vermander E, Hagendorens M et al.
Contact dermatitis, 2020
Candelilla Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Enhancement of the Gel Hardness of Candelilla Wax through the Addition of Long-chain Ester Wax Behenyl Behenate.
Shimizu T, Tanabe T, Kachi H, Shibata M
Journal of oleo science, 2022
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR