Ceresin
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Ceresin. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the purification of ozocerite with sulfuric acid and filtration through bone black to form waxy cakes
Purpose
Derived from clay, ceresin is a waxy ingredient used as a thickening agent in cosmetics.
Rating
AVERAGE
Category
Texture Enhancer
INCI Purpose
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
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At a Glance
Article
Derived from clay, ceresin is a waxy ingredient used as a thickening agent in cosmetics. It can aggravate some skin types.
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