Ozokerite
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Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50
Purpose
A mineral wax used as a texture enhancer in cosmetics, especially to add stability to lipsticks and stick foundations and keep them blended.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Occlusive/Opacifying Agent, Texture Enhancer
INCI Purpose
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
Ozokerite is a mineral wax used as a texture enhancer in cosmetics, especially to add stability to lipsticks and stick foundations and keep them blended.
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