Synthetic Wax
Our database includes 2,203 products that contain Synthetic Wax.
Explained
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
You should know
What it is
Exfoliant
Is an Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Concerns
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
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
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Abrasive
An agent used to wear away the surface of skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
3.5%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Synthetic Wax
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
80523
INCI Name
SYNTHETIC WAX
INN Name
â—¦Paraffin wax (RIFM)
EC #
 232-315-6
All Functions
Abrasive, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Viscosity Controlling
