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In the cosmetics industry, wax ingredients play a crucial role in defining product texture, stability, and user experience. They not only provide the right hardness and shine to formulations but also form a protective layer on the skin to enhance moisturization.
Depending on their origin, waxes used in cosmetics can be broadly categorized into natural waxes and synthetic waxes.
1.1 Natural Waxes
Beeswax: Derived from honeycomb, it has excellent emulsifying and moisturizing properties. Commonly used in lip balms and hand creams.
Candelilla Wax: Extracted from the candelilla plant, it has a high melting point and provides good hardness and shine—ideal for lipsticks and other makeup products.
Carnauba Wax: Sourced from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree, this hard wax delivers strong gloss and is used in lipsticks and mascaras.
Lanolin: A waxy substance extracted from sheep wool, known for its superb moisturizing and softening properties—widely used in skincare products.
1.2 Synthetic Waxes
Paraffin Wax: Petroleum-derived, soft in texture, and commonly found in skincare balms and wax therapy products.
Microcrystalline Wax: Also petroleum-based but with a more complex structure and higher viscosity, suitable for lipsticks and pressed powders.
Fischer-Tropsch Wax: A high-purity synthetic wax produced via coal-to-liquid (CTL) technology, offering a wide melting range and used in various cosmetic formulations.
King Honor is a specialized manufacturer of wax products, offering a wide range of raw materials for cosmetic applications.
2.1 Fischer-Tropsch Wax
King Honor’s FT waxes are known for their high purity, low oil content, and customizable melting points. They are ideal for cosmetic products that require high hardness and gloss, such as lipsticks and mascaras.
2.2 High Melting Point Paraffin Wax
With a melting point range of 64–74°C, this series is suitable for cosmetic formulations that require greater thermal stability and texture enhancement.
2.3 Microcrystalline Wax
King Honor’s microcrystalline wax offers excellent adhesiveness and flexibility, making it ideal for products needing high viscosity and film-forming properties, such as lip balms and pressed powders.
Lipsticks: The use of beeswax, candelilla wax, or Fischer-Tropsch wax helps enhance product hardness, shine, and user experience.
Skincare: Paraffin and microcrystalline waxes boost moisturization and formulation stability by forming a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss.
Color Cosmetics: In products like mascara and eyeshadow, microcrystalline wax and high-melting-point paraffin improve adhesion and longevity.
Waxes are indispensable in cosmetics, impacting texture, stability, and overall performance. With its comprehensive wax product line and technical expertise, King Honor offers high-quality ingredients tailored for the cosmetic industry. Contact us for more.
