Botanical wax
NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER CERA
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A natural wax extracted from lotus flowers used to thicken balms and emulsions while conditioning skin. It is a plant-based alternative to mineral waxes with broad consumer acceptance.
Skin benefits
- Provides natural wax structure to balms, sticks, and emulsions
- Imparts softening and skin-conditioning feel
- Plant-derived alternative to petrochemical waxes
- Adds botanical character to natural and clean beauty formulas
Known concerns
- Botanical waxes can rarely trigger allergic responses in sensitized users
- Composition can vary by source, affecting consistency batch to batch
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical waxs
Same plant / compound family
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