Carnauba Wax
INCI: Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Natural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees
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What Is Carnauba Wax?
Carnauba wax is a natural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees. Used primarily as a thickening agent, but also has film-forming and absorbent properties.
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Carnauba Wax is a variant of Copernicia Cerifera Wax, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
A plant-derived wax that forms a protective barrier on skin
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Copernicia Cerifera Wax
A plant-derived wax that forms a protective barrier on skin
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