Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
A plant wax. It thickens the oil phase, holds a stick in shape and softens skin. Well tolerated.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax is a plant wax obtained from the bark of the lacquer tree. It thickens the oil phase, helps a stick hold its shape and softens the skin with an emollient touch. This is a functional texture and structure ingredient with a secondary emollient contribution, not a corrective active. Its value is in giving the product firmness, body and a soft finish. A classic role for plant waxes in formulation. Applied topically there is no meaningful systemic absorption, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: low irritation and allergy potential, suitable for sensitive skin. Comedogenicity is very low (level 1), so it is unlikely to clog pores. Worth noting that the Rhus plant belongs to a family with sensitising potential; processing into wax greatly lowers that risk, but on very reactive skin a patch test first stays sensible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax safe during pregnancy?
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax for?
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax and what does it do in cosmetics?
A plant wax.
Is Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 1/5 – very low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax?
The INCI name is Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax. It may also appear as: Japan Wax.
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Other functional ingredients
Rose Ketones, Saccharin, Santalol, Sapindus Mukorossi (Soapberry) Peel Extract, Triethanolamine, Ceteareth-25, Hexamethylindanopyran, PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
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