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MYRICA PUBESCENS FRUIT WAX.

Valuable CAS 1173925-95-5 / FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax is a natural, plant-derived wax functioning primarily as an emollient and film-forming agent. It hydrates and softens the skin by creating a protective barrier, reducing moisture loss, and enhancing product texture for a smooth, non-greasy feel.

Summary

Emollient Film-forming Skin conditioning Viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This botanical wax forms a continuous, protective film on the skin, hair, or nails, effectively reducing transepidermal water loss and thereby deeply hydrating and softening the skin. It acts as a skin conditioning agent, improving elasticity and supporting repair. Additionally, it functions as a viscosity modifier, stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions, minimizing stickiness, and optimizing spreadability to impart a silky, rich haptics in formulations. Potential antioxidant properties further contribute to skin health.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 1–50%
Optimal

2%

Key findings

  1. 01 Demonstrated a significant reduction in combing force within a rinse-off hair conditioner, offering protection against hair damage.
  2. 02 Optimizes sensorial feel and enhances formulation stability in oil-in-water emulsions, imparting a silky, rich texture to body lotions.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No data suggests this ingredient is commonly 'dusted' or has a dusting threshold.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable against oxidation due to its unique 'hydrogenated' structure (low iodine value <2), preventing rancidity. It has a low melting point (40-55°C / 104-131°F) combined with inherent hardness, facilitating excellent spreadability. It should be incorporated into the oil phase and heated until fully molten for optimal integration.

Conflicts

  • Tends to crystallize when combined with clays, effect pigments, and dyes, rendering it unsuitable for color cosmetic applications.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
100%
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Low

Rated 'Irritant Free', 'Fragrance Free', 'Paraben Free', and 'Gluten Free' by SkinSAFE, and holds a 'LOW' hazard score from EWG Skin Deep. No known contraindications for cosmetic use, and deemed safe for use by pregnant individuals and young children. Its chemical stability contributes to a very low risk of rancidity.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax is a valuable ingredient for enhancing hydration, improving skin feel, and stabilizing formulations across diverse skincare and hair care products, exhibiting high safety and broad compatibility.

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