Microcrystalline Wax
Our database includes 1,730 products that contain Microcrystalline Wax.
Explained
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.5%
Top categories
Lip Care
Makeup
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Microcrystalline Wax
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
92425
INCI Name
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
EC #
 264-038-1 (I)
All Functions
Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
